Wrapped up another amazing #ISTElive + #ASCDannual conference this month- terrific getting a chance to share the new edition of my book #STEAM Power, present 5 sessions, lead a pre-conference workshop on engagement, take part in the Creators Fiesta, & connect with so many amazing educators! #edusky

Honored to be named one of the Top 100 Education Influencers for 2025! Proud to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of education through innovation, technology, and leadership. invt.io/1bxbxk0yrgw #DATop100 #EducationLeadership #EdInfluencer

Lost my mother last week suddenly and held a celebration of her life this week, it’s especially tough after losing my brother at the start of the school year but it’s comforting to have the support of colleagues and work family in these hard times.

It's time for #SciFri 📻 We kick off with @caseycrownhart.bsky.social, who joins us to discuss the impact of $8 billion in climate tech projects being canceled in just three months, and other science news of the week.

Planning a return trip to #Japan with a stop in #SouthKorea with students next school year- always an amazing learning adventure! #EduSky

Exploring #NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the space shuttle #Atlantis with my inner 7 year old on #SpringBreak! #EduSky

Before #ISTE25 begins, join our pre-conference workshop-The Art of Engagement: Blending #Creativity & #Technology in #Education! ✅ Great emerging #edtech tools & projects ✅ My new #STEAM Power 2nd edition book🔥 ✅ A fun kick-off ISTE+ASCD 2025 👉 hubs.li/Q03h3-jm0 #EduSky #ISTE #ASCD

Heading out for spring break on a quick trip to Orlando, Florida!

Have an innovative idea for your classroom? Apply for a grant! watch this webinar to learn more tinyurl.com/5emu5f5x Grants are awarded for projects consistent with NYSCATE’s #edtech Mission. #NYSCATE #edusky ow.ly/PW0h50V4WSu

Join me as I share a free workshop on creating video poems Thursday April 10 at 7-8:30pm with the NYSATA/NYCATA Art club! Register in advance for this meeting: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #artteachers #edusky

The relentless attacks on library workers, educators, and community members are meant to create an environment of fear. For #RightToReadDay, we’re asking you to celebrate — and defend — the freedoms that are found in our libraries! uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...

Helping students turn passion into purpose, that’s what drives me. Technology like AI is part of their future & our job is to guide them to use it well. Cheers to ASSET on 30 years & Smithtown alum John Bilski of Edufilms for the film! #Edusky

Always exciting to get a package from NASA with my new 2025 Solar System Ambassador credentials from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, looking forward to sharing information on the Artemis, NISAR, and other interesting missions that are upcoming and ongoing this year!

Great sharing 5 #creative sessions for #teachers at the #NAEA conference in Louisville, Kentucky last week along with a main stage talk that was also recorded to share later, always love connecting, learning, sharing & making #art with great #arteducators! #edusky

Excited to share my #NAEA presentation schedule for the 2025 National #ArtTeachers Conference in #Louisville, KY that kicks off a week from today- who else is heading to #NAEA25? #EduSky

Always fun working with Mrs. Williams & her Science students at Smithtown HS Eest using Adobe Express to create #PSAs for natural disasters based on student research. #edusky #AdobeEDUcreative #STEAM

It’s been an incredible adventure with students this week in #Equador and the #Galápagos! Hard to believe we are flying home today, we learned so much about the #animals and natural world!! #edusky

Long day of traveling but we just arrived in #Quito, so excited to share the magic of #Equador and the #Galápagos Islands with Smithtown students this week during winter break! #edusky

After a snowy week teaching in NY I’m excited to by flying to #SouthAmerica tomorrow for winter break, can’t wait to share the magic of the #Galapagos with 15 high school students! #edusky

Great night at the Smithtown Elementary School Winter Art Show, great working with Erika Lewis-Kerim and Dr. Kakalos on creating Adobe Express animations with the 4th and 5th grade class!

Great getting an opportunity to present to the Board of Education on Artificial Intelligence in schools!

This month I hit my 350 day streak on #Duolingo learning Spanish (along with Japanese & Music) getting prepared with students for our upcoming EFtours trip to The #Galapagos in February!! Estaban emocionadas!! #EduSky

Weekend in NYC to see All In: A Comedy About Love with Lin Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, & Andrew Rannells, fun night!

Rough coming home to a cold, snowy New York after a week in Orlando for the FETC conference but it’s still beautiful!

Spent the weekend at #Disney after the #FETC conference with an afternoon at #Epcot & my 1st visit to the #AnimalKingdom- lovel the learning, animals & animation! #EduSky

The best part of any conference is always the people and it was great connecting with so many amazing colleagues, friends, and new educators at #FETC this year- thanks for a great continued conversation! #FETC25 #EduSky

@timneedles.bsky.social shared about TAG www.takeactionglobal.org today in the #FETC round tables.

Looking forward to my #Creative Mindfulness and the #Gratitude Project workshop in room WS330A7 at 10am today at #FETC! #AdobeEDUcreative #EduSky

Fantastic first session today at #FETC, #EdTech Hacks for Coaches along with Melissa Kincaid, it’s always terrific to have a line waiting at the door and a full house for a workshop to kick off a conference! #AdobeEDUcreative #edusky

Heading down to Orlando Florida for the #FETC conference , looking forward to an amazing #FETC2025 conference!!

Countdown time for #FETC! ⏳ My creative superpowers are creativity & positivity. What’s yours? Share your excitement & let’s connect at #FETC2025! #AdobeEduCreative #EduSky Use this remixable template to join the fun! adobe.ly/edufetc25

Looking forward to an amazing #FETC conference this month, I’ll be sharing a number of creative & innovative sessions & working with Adobe, can’t wait!! #edusky #AdobeEDUcreative

FREE for Educators! On Wed Jan 22 from 7-8pm EST, ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders host a Digital Escape Room themed around the new #ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles (TLPs). Join me + @gsandler.bsky.social + @amanda-d-nguyen.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/TRANSFORMescapeSIGNUP

In February 2024 I started using @duolingoverde.bsky.social to refresh my Japanese before being students there on Winter break then added Spanish & Music when we booked our adventure to Galapagos this winter-closing in on using it daily for a year- love learning something new everyday! #edusky

Loved the 12 Day of Creativity with Adobe Express this winter, here’s a favorite- AI Cookie design with Makerspace club students at Smithtown Elementary try it yourself: adobe.ly/12DAYS2024 #edusky

2024 marked my 25th year of teaching & an incredible year: leading 900 teachers with a creative AI talk on opening day, traveling with students to Japan, & receiving ISTE's Making IT Happen Award! Excited for 2025 with travels with students to the Galapagos & a new edition of my book STEAM Power!

Happy Friday! Just in case you forgot, you are AWESOME!!! Have a great weekend! #edusk

Today I'm beginning my #12Daysof12 reflection series. Looking back at the people that made an impact on my 2024. Here's January featuring @mandyfroehlich.bsky.social @kshelton.bsky.social @timneedles.bsky.social @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social @jenwomble.bsky.social @askadam3.bsky.social and more!

Great speaking to Long Island #educators today at Canon USA Headquarters, after a tour of the facilities I shared a keynote on #AI & #Creativity and participated in a panel with industry leaders & our new #NYSCATE superintendent of the year, Dr. Edward Salina from Plainedge Schools

Exited to be part of a great event w/ #Canon USA & LDI Connect on Wednesday, December 4th at their headquarters in Melville. I’ll share a keynote & take part in a panel touching on #AI, Security & Digital Transformation in #education plus a tour of Canon: bit.ly/40YDRYU #edusky

Great connecting & learning at the #NYSCATE Conference this year, always love the family feel & sharing great projects & #edtech tools! #edusky

Love sharing the #Gratitude Project at #NYSCATE this year along with sessions and a main stage talk supporting the concept along with tools!

Day one of #NYSCATE playgrounds was terrific with a great turnout for fantastic hands on sessions at the #DigCit, AR/VR, & #Global Environmental playgrounds!

Great first day of #NYSCATE presenting the first 3 playgrounds, sharing an ignite talk on the main stage with an amazing group of educators, & hosting a Long Island meet up!

Who’s that? Why it’s the legendary @timneedles.bsky.social everybody! Rocking the #NYSCATE playground area.

Heading up to the 2024 #NYSCATE Conference at Turning Stone in Verona, NY, it’s always an amazing experience, can’t wait!

As always it is great to connect with so many impressive educators. Check out the @NYSCATE speakers @timneedles.bsky.social @hookertech.bsky.social @classtechtips.bsky.social @alanawinnick.bsky.social Aimee, Mary, Dan, Yaritza Watch: xfactor.link/stnyscate Listen: xfactor.link/strongerpod

Looking forward to our #NYSCATE conference #STEAM and #Creativity Playground on Monday morning, so many great sessions from amazing educators such as: @wickeddecent.bsky.social @jacquiegardy.bsky.social @coachthomastech.bsky.social @williamsocnwld.bsky.social

As always it is great to connect with the impressive @timneedles.bsky.social The #StrongerTogether Podcast continues to focused on #NYSCATE speakers in Nov. to hear about sessions and work. Check out the newest episode Watch: youtu.be/IL4XvwcrPe4?... Listen: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mat...

Spending the day at #Google’s new Pier 57 space in #NYC with #Trafera learning about Google’s Gemini #AI & the future of the Chromebook! #edusky