WATAC Spring Conference

The 5th annual Washington State Teacher Advisory Council (WATAC) Spring Conference was held on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

2021 Conference Podcasts

WATAC students, parents and conference presenters talk about innovative educational practices in the 2021 WATAC podcast series on the N2X app.

To listen to the free podcasts:

1. Visit n2x.co.
2. Click on “WATAC Register” on the top right corner of the page.
3. Complete the registration form and check your email.
4. Your email will contain a link to the N2X app and access instructions. Check out our video below if you need step-by-step guidance.

Past Conferences

2021

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2021 WATAC Spring Conference

The Journey to Equity

Student Panel: Moving Forward

Parent Panel: Re-membering Education

What is Education For Students will tell you If you just ASK

We Don't Need No Education...What is the Education For?

Purpose to Action: After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

ELA Engagement Through Technology

What Happens When Students Own Their Learning in an ELA Course

Building Community and Maximizing Engagement Through Adversity

Brooke Brown, 2021 Washington Teacher of the Year, WATAC Spring Conference Keynote

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2020

The 4th annual Washington State Teacher Advisory Council (WATAC) Spring Conference was held virtually on May 3, 2020. The Spring Conference is open to all teacher leaders and administrators, including award-winning educators – the Regional, State and National Teachers of the Year, the Regional and State Classified Employees of the Year, the Principals of the Year and the Winners and Finalists of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, OSPI Fellows and NBCTs. Educators learn from their colleagues, network and share with one another and hear from a stellar line-up of session presenters and guest speakers.

2020 Agenda and Listening Guide

Past Sessions:

• Robert Hand, 2019 Washington Teacher of the Year: Keynote
• Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year: Educator Panel
• Katie Brown, 2014 Washington Teacher of the Year: Educator Panel
• Camille Jones, 2017 Washington Teacher of the Year: Educator Panel
• Mark Ray, 2012 Washington Teacher of the Year: Educator Panel
• Melissa Charette, 2018 Regional Teacher of the Year: Transforming Special Education Inclusion Practices
• Sheila Stuhlsatz, 2014 ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year: What are They (Students) Thinking?
• Caitlin Sonn, Longview Public Schools: What are They (Students) Thinking?
• Bethany Rivard, 2016 ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year: Giving Students Voices
• New! Shari Conditt, 2016 WA History Teacher of the Year and 2015 ESD 112 Regional Teacher of the Year: Educating to Advocate
• Pamelia Valentine, 2013 Regional Teacher of the Year: Innovating Education – STEAM
• Michaela McCoy, Physical Science Teacher in Shelton Public Schools: Innovating Education – STEAM
• Toni Ochoa, Science and Robotics Teacher in Shelton Public Schools: Innovating Education – STEAM
• Jeff Wehr, 2011 ESD 101 Regional Teacher of the Year: Using Policy Knowledge and Contacting Legislators
• Ryan Healy, 2019 ESD 113 Regional Teacher of the Year: Social Emotional Learning and Character Education
• Denisha Saucedo, 2018 Puget Sound ESD Regional Teacher of the Year: Equity Tools
• Lucinda Young, WEA Lobbyist: Legislative Session Re-cap