Past Conferences

2021 Conference

“Where Did the Garden Go? Sowing the Seeds of Social Justice”

Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Haeny Yoon, Assistant Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University
    Teaching and Learning in the Midst of Global Pandemic(s): Race, Politics and Young Children
  • Laura Simms, Storyteller, Author, Arts Educator, and Humanitarian
    Stories that Nourish the Hearts of Children
  • Dr. Soyoung Park, Bank Street College of Education
    Reclaiming the “Learning Loss” Narrative to Reimagine Kindergarten
  • Dr. Maritza Macdonald, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
    Back to the Garden: Inspiring Kindergarteners to Grow into Curious and Generous Citizens of the World
  • Jaquetta Bustion, Community Roots Charter School
    Songs that Nourish the Hearts of Children

Workshop Highlights:

  • Reimagining Traditional Kindergarten Classrooms through Play: A Case Study | Natalie Flores, Wendy Pollock and Allison Tom-Yunger
  • From Control to Co-Construction: Leaning into Good Trouble | Kelsey Sorum
  • Making Good Trouble Together: A Story About a Teacher Collaborative Journey | Debora B. Wisneski, Carol Burk, Jennifer Hofsommer and Melany Spieh
  • Math Goes Home: Sorting Laundry & Cooking Beans | Marilyn Martinez and Patricia Godoy
  • Teaching the Guiding Principles of Black Lives Matter to Young Children | LaLeña Garcia
  • Modeling Democracy in Kindergarten | Anna Sobel and Laura Swindler