2026 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

7:30am MDT

Registration

Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

Auditorium

Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Auditorium

8:00am MDT

Keynote and Opening Remarks

Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am MDT

Auditorium

Opening Remarks
Katie Gebhardt, Mindy Robison, and Dr. McKay Robinson
We’ll kick off the 2026 Elevated Teaching Summit with a warm welcome, a quick overview of the day, and a message from district leadership. You’ll hear important details about the schedule, stipend, credit, and conference logistics, as well as words of gratitude and encouragement as we begin two days of learning together.

Keynote: Helping Every Student Become an Amazing Human in a Digital World
Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE + ASCD
Preparing students to be good digital citizens requires more than just teaching them how to use technology — it requires intentional practice around using digital tools to become curious learners and creative problem solvers. These skills are even more essential than ever before as we need to make sure our students are graduating ready to thrive in an AI infused world. Join Richard Culatta for a conversation about how educators can effectively model the use of AI to help students become better at being human as well as how to find technology balance by shifting from “screen time” to “screen value.”

Presenter

Katie Gebhardt

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Katie is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist in Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Katie has a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University. She has worked in education for 19 years as a specialist, Instructional Coach... Read More →

Mindy Robison

Director of Middle Schools

McKay Robinson

Superintendent, Canyons School District

Richard Culatta

CEO, ISTE + ASCD

As the CEO of ASCD+ISTE, Richard Culatta is focused on creating the next generation of innovative learning leaders. Richard has also served as the Chief Innovation Officer of the state of Rhode Island and was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the US Department of Education’s... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am MDT
Auditorium

7:30am MDT

Registration - for those who didn't attend 6/2

Wednesday June 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

Auditorium

Wednesday June 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Auditorium

8:00am MDT

Elevate LIVE!

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

Auditorium

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General

Chandra Martz is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District, where she supports DTL and STEAM initiatives. She has been working in educational technology since 2012, helping K–12 educators and students integrate innovative tools and practices that enhance... Read More →

Katie Gebhardt

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District, as well as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Program Director in Utah. She founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups on AI and innovation in education... Read More →

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General

Jonathan Stewart has been an educator for over 20 years. He is a facilitator and trainer for the AI in K12 project for the Utah State Board of Education. He is also the co-lead of the AI team in Canyons School District in Sandy, UT, in addition to other projects related to education... Read More →

Lesli Morris

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Lesli Morris is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. She also holds ESL, instructional coaching, and educational technology endorsements, and is an ISTE Certified Educator.

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
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7:30am MDT

8:00am MDT

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8:00am MDT

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