Despina Michakis

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It was inspiring listening to @gerrybrooksprin personal stories about what lead him to education. He emphasized that the most important thing you will ever give a child is their dignity.

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Hamish Brewer uplifts the crowd at the Innovative School Summit reminding us to advocate for every single child! #iss2026fl

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Horatio Sanchez reminding us that students need to be self-regulated before they are able to learn. We have to ritualize those who don’t have the same opportunity. #innovativeschoolsummit2026florida

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Thank you Dr. Joe Sanfelippo for your inspiring talk on Hacking Leadership. Leading with intention, connection and direction! #Extend your story #innovativeschoolsummit2026

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Thank you Nicole Oster for sharing Edubake! What a great AI tool for teachers to lesson plan. #SITE2025

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Lieselot Declercq introduces us to Aimee, a virtual teacher. #SITE2025

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Educators can actually teach students how to implement AI effectively in their courses. #SITE2025

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We are reminded at #SITE2025 of the rise of AI in Education.

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Judith Uchidiuno reminds us as educators to help students develop their personal understanding of AI technologies to engage with them responsibly. #SITE2025

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Thank you Thierry Beriault and Sam Conille for the DPR techniques. #aaesqspringconference2023

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Kids are worth it! They need our time, our love and our optimism. Thank you Barbara Coloroso. #innovativeschoolssummit2023

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Thank you Horacio Sanchez for the tips on student self-regulation and reminding us to smile. #innovativeschoolsummit2023

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What words are you speaking to your students to make them them feel welcome in the classroom environment? Thank you Dr. Christopher Emdin for supporting us to improve our practice. #innovativeschoolssummitorlando

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Thank you Konwatsitawi for providing us with knowledge of the collective experience of Aboriginal people so it may help us with the healing movement.

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Thank you Drew Dudley for all your leadership tips.

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@courosa The Offer, the making of The Godfather, through the eyes of the producer, Al Ruddy.

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Muriel Summers reminds us of what leadership means, influenced by Dr. Stephen Covey. Let’s communicate people’s worth and potential so they are inspired to see it in themselves. #ulead2022 #uLead22

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What is the one thing you can do to improve the well-being of your students? #ulead2022 #ulead22

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Thank you Andy Hargreaves for a conversation beyond wellness and well-being. #ulead2022