Meagan Alfano

Science Curriculum Specialist

Meagan brings a decade of educational experience, most recently igniting middle schoolers' passion for STEM in Alberta, Canada. A Google Certified Innovator, she uses design thinking to create real-world, community-driven STEM experiences. Coding, Micro:bit, Makey Makey, 3D modelling, and robotics are her tools.

Beyond the classroom, Meagan empowers educators as a Canva Educator and Quizzizz GameChanger. Her infectious enthusiasm spills over into her edtech chat show, EdTechAM, and website, LearnOUThere, where she crafts innovative programs that blend technology and design thinking for authentic learning.

Danny Cyckowski

Technology Coach

Daniel Cyckowski is a technology coach in New Jersey, USA and a lead virtual ESL teacher in Taipei, Taiwan. His expertise in leveraging intentional educational technology use in the classroom to enhance learning outcomes has positioned him as a sought-after EdTech presenter. 

Daniel's concurrent roles as a technology coach and ESL teacher allow him to directly apply and refine innovative technology strategies in a truly symbiotic practice. As a coach, Daniel identifies real-world challenges and tailors solutions to meet the specific needs of educators. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Coach, and Trainer and ISTE Community Leader, Daniel has a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative community of innovative educators around the world.

Daniel is also the founder of Amora Academy, where he designs and delivers cutting-edge educational programs, including comprehensive professional development for educators focusing on innovative integration of educational technology, and engaging STEAM programs for students that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Kate Kogge

STEM Education Specialist & Program Manager

Kate is a STEM education specialist passionate about connecting classrooms, communities, and cutting-edge science. Based in Arlington, VA, she supports the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and leads the national STEM Teacher Leadership Academy, a professional learning initiative hosted at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. In this role, she designs and facilitates impactful STEM programs for educators and students.

Kate began her career in a clinical lab before becoming a middle school science teacher, spending nearly a decade in Virginia public schools. As an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Smithsonian, she helped build interdisciplinary professional development rooted in authentic science.

Beyond her formal roles, Kate leads community-based STEM initiatives including camps, workshops, and lending libraries for educators. She brings energy and creativity to every project, with a deep commitment to making science locally relevant, hands-on, and inspiring. Kate holds a B.S. in Integrated Science and Technology and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from James Madison University.

Julian Ridden

Head of Growth for Quizizz

As an experienced educator and thought leader in the application of AI in K-12 education, Julian is the AI Education Advocate at Quizizz. He is deeply committed to empowering teachers with innovative tools that enhance learning outcomes. With a passion for open education and communities of practice, Julian has been at the forefront of helping educators harness technology to solve real classroom challenges. He is a strong advocate for the ethical use of AI in education and regularly contributes insights on how AI can transform teaching and learning experiences. Julian brings a unique perspective, combining hands-on teaching expertise with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, making him a sought-after voice in educational innovation.

Stuart Swann

LEGO Education Academy Certified Trainer

Confirmed for 2024!

Stuart qualified as a primary teacher in 1995 and holds a BEd. Throughout his 27 years' experience, constructionism, innovation and play have been at the heart of his work. He led on music and ICT and developed a bespoke scheme of curriculum integration with ICT through innovative, project-based learning. In 2011, along with a partner, he established IE Solutions Ltd an educational technology consultancy which supports schools in the development and implementation of Computing curricula. 

 Stuart is a LEGO Education Academy Certified Trainer and regularly facilitates training in both primary and secondary schools. He works globally on behalf of LEGO Education; has delivered keynotes training and workshops in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East; and has developed curriculum content for many LEGO Education resources. Stuart works closely with The LEGO Education Academy, helping to evaluate and certify new trainers. He is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and Apple Professional Learning Specialist. Twice a year, Stuart co-runs 4-day creative arts residential courses for young people where he leads on music.

Ken Shelton

Educational Consultant

Ken has worked as an Educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the Middle School level. Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and a Google Certified Innovator. He regularly presents, consults, and leads workshops, covering a wide variety of Educational Technology, Equity and Inclusion, Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist, Multimedia Literacy, Cultural Intelligences, Visual Storytelling, and Instructional Design topics. Ken is the ISTE Digital Equity PLN 2018 Excellence Award winner. Ken has also been named by EdTech Magazine as an influencer to follow. Ken has worked extensively at the policy level with a number of State Departments of Education, Ministries of Education, non-Profits, and was appointed by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Education Technology Task Force. 

New Presenter

Announced soon!a

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New Presenter

Announced soon!a

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Patrick McGrath

Head of Education for EMEA, 

Everway (formerly TextHelp)

Educator, international speaker, blogger, panellist, podcaster and Head of Education for EMEA at the Texthelp Group - the world's largest specialist assistive technology group. Paddy is passionate about ensuring that technology has a positive, meaningful and sustainable impact on teaching & learning through a focus on inclusion, accessibility and universal design. 

A Google Certified Trainer and Apple Education Mentor, Patrick has received the UK Digital Leader 100 Award and an Honorary Fellowship of the University of Ulster (School of Education). Find Patrick on twitter @TH_Patrickm or www.pmcgrath.me