EduTechGuys - Conference Coverage

ClassDojo’s Dr. Chad Stevens, Head of K12 Engagement, introduces us to Dr. Kimberley Thompson-Hairston, Director of Media and Technology & Public Information Officer, Stokes County Schools (NC). Dr. Thompson-Hairston is a member of the newly formed Customer Advisory Board for ClassDojo for Districts. Her district is also being awarded the ISTE+ASCD Distinguished District Award for 2025. She also shares about the impact ClassDojo for Districts is making on family engagement, teacher retention and district oversight.

Our friends at Renaissance stopped by and introduced us to Vanessa Gonzalez Cerullo, Vice President of Product and Liz Huff, Customer Loyalty Specialist. What a great conversation about Nearpod’s AI features, enhanced by the excitement and commitment Renaissance has for students and teachers!

Marty the Robot stopped by and brought along his creator! Founder and CEO, Dr. Alexander (Sandy) Enoch, tells Jeff the origin story behind the small blue super hero robot, Marty. As a bonus, our friend Hal Speed sat in to talk about Roboticals other products and opportunities for students and teachers.

Carly Burton-Sallay, Senior Marketing Manager at BenQ North America, shares with us at ISTE+ASCD 2025.

Vice President of Global Educational Strategy at VEX Robotics discusses VEX AIM, STEM, and implementing innovative solutions worldwide.

Engaging conversation with Senior Director of Education Policy and Strategy, Tracy Weeks, at Instructure.

Interview with VEX Robotics Senior Education Developer Alain Haws.

TCEA 2025 interview with Vivi CEO Natalie Mactier and Bourbonnais School District Technology Instructional Coach Kari Moulton.

Interview with Education Content Manager Adrienne Emerson with Sphero, Inc.

Interview with ClassDojo’s Dr. Chad Stevens at TCEA 2025.