I am an ISTE Certified Educator, Consultant, Author and Attorney. I teach French, Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. THRIVEinEDU LLC is my consulting business and I provide PD for districts on topics including STEM, Emerging Technologies, Assessments, Blended Learning, SEL and more. I also provided individual and group coaching services.

I am an Attorney, have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. I currently serve as past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and on the leadership team for the Mobile Learning Network.

I received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for Volunteer Service to Education in 2020 2019, 2018, was selected as One of “20 to watch” by the NSBA and the PAECT Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2017. I was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.

I am the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead, Unconventional Ways to Thrive in Edu, and Chart a New Course.

My most recent book "True Story Lessons That One Kid Taught Us is a great read for educators and includes stories from 37 educators around the world. I have a World Language Educator book , Your World Language Classroom: Strategies for In-person and Digital Instruction with Routledge and newly released Things I Wish [...] Knew (December 2021).

I am a contributing author to Educational Rehab (2022), Joy Work, Education Write Now, Volume 3, EduMatch Snapshot in Education 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and Gamify Literacy, an ISTE publication. I write for Defined Learning Getting Smart, Newsweek STEM Informer and NEO LMS. I host the # Formativechat on Mondays and maintain my “Learning as I Go” blog site at http://www.Rdene915.com. I have a weekly show THRIVEinEDU in my Facebook Community and on Twitter.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @Rdene915 and my website. https://sites.google.com/view/ rachelledenepoth/about-me.

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Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rdene915

Demetrius Ball was born and raised in the great state of Ohio. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY) and served 5 years on active duty in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer. Since leaving the army Demetrius has served as an educator, teaching social studies at the high school and middle school level, and now as a high school assistant principal in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Demetrius is a proud husband and father of four amazing children.

Tammy is a Computer Science teacher. She teaches grades 6-12 in a growing CTE program at Branford High School in Suwannee County, FL where she was named the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year. Outside of the classroom, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Branford, co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter.

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Amy Storer is an instructional coach and lead technology integration mentor in Montgomery, TX. She loves being an instructional coach and working alongside the wonderful educators of Keenan Elementary School. She is a distinguished educator that encourages and motivates others to reach far beyond the classroom walls to make learning more meaningful and inspiring. She has a true passion for working with other educators and students to empower them to make and foster global connections.

Dr. Sarah-Jane Thomas is an accomplished educator, instructional technologist, and founder of EduMatch.org, a global network that connects educators based on areas of interest. With over 15 years of experience in education and technology, Sarah is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and writer who is committed to creating opportunities for professional growth and community building. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets, and she is a frequent presenter at conferences and events around the world. 

Dr. Dan Kreiness is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. He is currently an Instructional Coach for Digital Learning in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness has worked in education for over 15 years as a school administrator, instructional coach, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher while working in districts in New York City metro areas in New York and Connecticut. Dr. Kreiness holds a doctorate degree in leadership and master’s degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership. His original research and dissertation is called “Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset in Classroom Teachers.”

Dr. Kreiness hosts the popular Leader of Learning podcast which can be found on all podcast apps and music streaming services and was named to Feedspot’s list of the Top 45 Educational Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. He has also been a guest on several other podcasts. Dr. Kreiness is also a published author, having contributed chapters to 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitchen and Beyond. He is currently under contract with Edumatch Publishing to publish a solo book in late 2021 or 2022.

Dr. Kreiness is emerging as an expert presenter at education conferences and trainings on topics including leadership, growth mindset, student engagement, various instructional technologies, and content creation and branding. Dr. Kreiness was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Educator, Nearpod PioNear, Flipgrid Ambassador, WeVideo Certified Educator, and Wakelet Ambassador. His specific educational interests include leadership, educational technology, and student engagement.

World Language Teacher/author/presenter in NYS. Techie rebel trying to save the world one student at a time.