Keynote Speakers

Pat yongpradit

Opening Keynote
Thursday, March 20 at 10:30am

Pat will share the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary for students and educators to navigate and leverage AI ethically, responsibly, and innovatively for a transformative learning experience.

About Pat Yongpradit

Pat Yongpradit is the Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to promoting computer science education, and lead of TeachAI, a global initiative to guide education leaders in rethinking education in an age of AI. Pat has influenced each stage of the education system, from policy to practice, in the legislature and the classroom. He was featured in the book, “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom,” and has been recognized as a Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator.

Yaritza Villalba

Closing Keynote
Saturday, March 22 at 12:00pm

Yaritza will explore the multifaceted nature of learning and the essential journey of self-discovery that every educator must undertake. We’ll dive into the principles of culturally responsive sustaining education and equity, and how they foster critical thinking and creativity in our classrooms.

About Yaritza

Yaritza Villalba is an award-winning global Education Consultant and the CEO of McKenzie’s Adventures, dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational landscape. With over a decade of experience, her innovative approach has earned her the prestigious ISTE 20 to Watch Award in 2023. Yaritza began her journey at the State University of New York at Albany and taught Social Studies in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, before earning her first master’s degree in Adolescent Urban Education from Long Island University.
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