Session Speakers

Mrs. Chelsea Bertani,  District Licensed Behavior Specialist -- Hempfield Area SD

Mental Health for PK-12  and Teachers/Social Emotional Learning

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Dr. Ken Bissell, Superintendent of Greensburg Salem School District

Interviews and Resumes: What are Districts Looking For?

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Mr. Jonathan Burnett, PSEA Union Representative
What I wish I knew about Teaching and PSEA

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Dr. Chris Clayton, PSEA Director of Education Services (Professional & Pipeline)

Artificial Intelligence and Teaching

Leadership Skills for Teaching & PSEA

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Mr. Al Gaiardo, Financial Professional at Lincoln Investment and former Ligonier Valley School Social Studies Teacher

Holding onto More of your Money as a Teacher

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Mr. Ryan Hardesty, Pennsylvania 2023 Teacher of the Year, Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Blackhawk School District (and Pitt Education graduate!)

Keynote speaker

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Dr. Matthew Jones, Superintendent of Jeannette City School District. 

Safety in the Classroom

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Dr. Kimberlie Rieffannacht, Interim Superintendent/Director of Elementary Curriculum

Impact of Poverty on Students 

Professional Learning Communities

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Ms. Caitlyn Slezak and Ms. Mel Dean, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board

Career Ready: Elements to Help Your Students Succeed in the Workforce (*Especially good for secondary folks!)

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