Michelle Manning has worked in education for over 30 years. After teaching in the classroom for over 25 years, Michelle became an Instructional Technology Integration Specialistand is passionate about leveraging technology to amplify and enhance the curriculum to make lessons accessible for all students in the classroom to learn and show what they know! Michelle also loves supporting teachers helping them utilize technology as their digital co-teacher to save time and transform their classrooms.
Scott Azar is a dedicated Earth Science teacher at Mepham High School on Long Island. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he serves as one of the district’s Technology Mentors, assisting teachers with the implementation of EdTech tools. As a New York State Master Teacher, Scott is currently completing his dissertation, which explores the attitudes, usage, and needs of K-12 educators regarding AI. Passionate about the potential of technology in education, he is committed to supporting teachers’ efficacy in using technology and helping students understand and leverage technology, essential for their future careers.