Copper River School District -

Attending the Innovative Schools Summit in San Antonio was a transformative experience for Ofelia Castro and Jodi Carty- Glennallen Schools and Shanna Sellers- Kenny Lake School. The opportunity to learn directly from experts like Ron Clark, author of The Essential 55, was particularly enlightening. Clark's engaging presentation offered practical, actionable techniques that invigorated their approach to classroom management and student engagement. These educators explored innovative best practices and collaborated with peers from across the nation, gaining insights into effective teaching methodologies that are grounded in current educational research. This learning environment not only deepened their understanding of effective instructional strategies but also inspired them to integrate these new approaches into their own classrooms, ultimately enhancing their ability to foster a more engaging and supportive learning environment for their students.

Present in picture from left to right is Shanna Sellers, Ron Clark (author of The Essential 55), Ofelia Castro and Jodi Carty.