TYHO Game-On Minneapolis Conference

July 8-9, 2022
Minneapolis, MN
Radisson Blu Mall of America

CONFERENCE GUIDE

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What is TYHO Game On?

The past couple of years have been unpredictable, challenging, full of tough obstacles and difficult for educators all over the world.

Our team thought about what all of these things remind us of, and couldn’t help but relate it to being inside of a challenging game. Sometimes you’re winning, sometimes you’re down on your luck, sometimes you’re enjoying it, sometimes you wish not to be a part of it, but ultimately you are in it giving it your all for your students!

We absolutely admire your tenacity, drive, commitment, creativity and passion. No matter what has come your way, you have shown up every day and have said “Game-On!”

With Sessions By

Speakers will be announced soon!

Topics Covered

Topics will be announced soon!

ADMINISTRATION

Gerry Brooks – School Culture Is More Important Than Ever
Casey Bethel – Engagement All Year Long

DEIA - DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ANTI-RACISM

Deonna Smith – Anti-Racist Teaching 101
Jemelleh Coes – Targeting Trauma-Informed Teaching Techniques
Matt Halpern & Finn Menzies – More Than Rainbows: Making Your Classroom Welcoming and Safe for All
Amany Elgendy – Diversity in Picture Books

ELA - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Jackie Kops – Learning How to Write Letters and Numbers with Tiny Treasures
Stephanie & Loreal – From Dump to Decor
Deedee Wills – Not Your Mother’s Reading Lessons!
Deedee Wills – Writing through the Year
Amany Elgendy – Diversity in Picture Books

ENGAGEMENT

Jackie Kops – Learning How to Write Letters and Numbers with Tiny Treasures
Jackie Kops – Transforming the Dramatic Play Center
Whitney Ramirez – Making Centers Work for Your Class
Kevin Butler – The Morning Co-Host Show
Kevin Butler – Lights, Cameras, TEACH
Stephanie & Loreal – From Dump to Decor

LEARNING LOSS

Erin Castillo – Reengaging After a Year Online

MATH

Jackie Kops – Learning How to Write Letters and Numbers with Tiny Treasures
Jillian Starr – Supporting Struggling Mathematicians
Jillian Starr – Making the Most of Math Manipulatives

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Jemelleh Coes – Unlock the Magic of the Universal Design for Learning
Whitney Ramirez – Making Centers Work for Your Class
Ashlyn Ellsworth & Emily Yerty – Fun and Functional Classroom Design
Casey Bethel – Engagment All Year Long
Emily Yerty – Make Flexible Seating Work for You!
Stephanie & Loreal – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

SELF-CARE

Alexis Shepard – Self-Care & Systemic Change
JR Rivera – So, You Want to Be an Edupreneur
Stephanie & Loreal – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Gerry Brooks – School Culture Is More Important Than Ever
Crystal Oswald & Kim Gameroz – Getting to the CORE of SEL: Infusing SEL strategies into the academic school day
Kevin Butler – The Morning Co-Host Show
Gaspare Randazzo – Using humor in the classroom
Jemelleh Coes – Targeting Trauma-Informed Teaching Techniques

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Rebekah Poe – IEPs, FBAs, and LREs- Oh My!
Rebekah Poe & Erin Castillo – Helping Students CARE: Motivating Reluctant Learners

SOCIAL STUDIES

Johora Warren – Inclusive History: The Whole Truth

STEAM - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, & MATH

Cer’Princeton Harden – Science Me Please- Fun demos to do in class
Stephanie Stewart – Set The Stage for STEM
Stephanie Stewart – Maximize Your Science Instruction

TECHNOLOGY

Keri Brown – Getting Techy in Primary
Keri Brown – Getting Digital with Seesaw and Boom

Who Is This Conference For?

K-12 Educators
Administrators
Specialists

What People Are Saying

TYHO is by far the most amazing conference I’ve ever attended!! I’ll continue to attend every year! I’ve learned so much from TYHO that I continue to use both inside and out the the classroom each and everyday.

Angela Elder 3rd Grade Teacher

Although I would have loved to meet all the amazing educators in person, it was just as amazing having the privilege to listen to so many knowledgeable educators. I hope to some day be able to attend in person! There are so many unique ideas, so having so many in one place allows us all access to improve our skills. I was able to take something from everyone to improve my students education.

Jacqueline R Skaife SpEd Edcuator, WI

It was a great conference. They had great speakers and gave a lot of great insights that I have been able to incorporate this year. For being online they did a terrific job and I hope one day I can attend in person.

Katie Taylor Teacher, AZ

Location & Hotel

Location & Address

Radisson Blu Hotel at The Mall of America

2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

About the hotel

The Radisson Blu Mall of America is an elegant hotel offering the ultimate in style and convenience with direct access via skyway to the mall of America. Take their free shuttle to commute to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), or hop on the nearby Metro light rail transit to explore the Twin Cities area. Sports fans can cheer on their favorite teams, like the Vikings, Timberwolves, and Twins, all within 20 minutes of the hotel. For a taste of the arts, purchase tickets to a show at the Guthrie Theater. You can also explore the great outdoors during a visit to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, about six minutes away.

After a day of learning at the Teach Your Heart Out Conference, make a splash in their indoor saltwater pool or reenergize with a workout in the fitness center. Their Kids’ Club and pet-friendly rooms help make travel convenient if you are bringing the family.

How to book

If you would like to stay at the Radisson Blu Mall of America, simply choose “Registration with Hotel” at checkout. You can also add additional nights to your stay during checkout.