What to Expect

Microsoft’s Mary Cullinane, director of U.S. Partners in Learning, will deliver a keynote address on the future of the educational process and the needs of children. In 2003, Ms. Cullinane took the role of technology architect for Philadelphia’s School of the Future, the brainchild of a partnership between the school district and Microsoft.

Ian Jukes, director of the InfoSavvy Group, will also join as a keynote speaker and share his thought-provoking insights on education. Through InfoSavvy, Mr. Jukes provides leadership and program development to school districts, businesses and community organizations, helping shape their visions for the future.

Dr. Raymond Jorgensen, an expert in conversational leadership, will serve as emcee and weave a meaningful thread of learning throughout the day’s activities.

Rounding out the day’s events, our leaders panel will facilitate discussions about students in the 21st century and how best to prepare them to enter a workforce that uses technology to build connections around the world. The panel will consist of our keynote speakers, corporate executives and school superintendents, including Dr. William H. Johnson from Rockville Centre UFSD and Dr. John Bierwirth from Herricks UFSD.

Massapequa and Herricks school districts will also be on hand to present their ongoing global projects.

Partners in this educational conference, Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES expect to bring together more than 250 teachers, administrators and school district leaders from throughout the region, creating an excellent environment for educators to network with colleagues while experiencing future learning environments. Attendees will also have opportunities to learn more about K–12 technology products and solutions from leading suppliers to the industry.