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 GEAR UP

Appalachian State

June 17th-19th 2022

presents

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Join us for a three-day interactive conference that allows teachers to explore and engage in innovation to learn, connect, and plan with fellow educators and innovators! The goal of this event is to bring educators together to showcase innovation happening in classrooms in North Carolina. 

Public Speaker

Keynote Speakers

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Innovation Labs

Student Presenting

Pitch Competition

Engineering Class

Engaging Snap Shots

AM

09:15

Maxine Hughes:

Businesses that Shine

10:00

Networking

Break

PM

14:00

Rachel Moore: From Associate to CEO

15:30

Hillary Getter: The Wonder Women of Tech

Engage

Friday, June 17th - Day 1 

Join us on June 17th for Day 1 of the Academic Innovation Conference as teachers engage in showcasing their work this school year and take part in snapshots from innovative practices from around Western North Carolina. 

Explore

Saturday, June 18th - Day 2 

On Day 2 of the conference, watch as teams of real students participate in a Pitch Competition where they have developed models to sell to a panel of judges. Explore maker spaces and vendors to expand your toolkit for your classroom.

Evolve

Sunday, June 19th - Day 3  

The final day of the conference will be a day of reflection, collaboration, and building from the engagement session on Day 1 and the exploration session on Day 2. This allows attendees to evolve their practices and thinking as they plan the next school year. 

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort

Asheville, NC

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*All attendees will be expected to follow any and all state guidance with respect to COVID 19 precautions.

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