Hardin-Jefferson ISD · Professional Learning

HawksLearn 2026

Soaring with Purpose

Keynote by Amy Mayer Half-Day of Learning Elementary & Secondary Tracks

Welcome to HawksLearn 2026

Join colleagues from across Hardin-Jefferson ISD for a half-day of learning, collaboration, and professional growth. Explore innovative instructional strategies, AI tools, student support practices, classroom management techniques, and technology resources designed to help educators work smarter and teach with purpose.

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Schedule Overview

SecondaryMorning
8:30–9:20 AMAmy Mayer Keynote
9:20–9:30 AMBreak
9:30–10:20 AMSession 2 Breakouts
10:20–10:30 AMBreak
10:30–11:20 AMSession 3 Breakouts
ElementaryAfternoon
12:30–1:20 PMAmy Mayer Keynote
1:20–1:30 PMBreak
1:30–2:20 PMSession 2 Breakouts
2:20–2:30 PMBreak
2:30–3:20 PMSession 3 Breakouts
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Elementary Sessions

AI & Technology Instructional Strategies Student Support / SPED Classroom Management / Systems
Keynote · General Session
Keynote Session
All Elementary Staff · Presented by Amy Mayer
Room: TBD
KEYNOTE
AI & Technology
AI Breakout
Presenter: Amy Mayer
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
AAC & Assistive Technology: Supporting Communication Across Settings
Presenters: Lauren Letsinger & Kyra Poole
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
Implementing Accommodations Without Losing Your Mind
Presenters: Jennifer Weeren, Laurie Kolp & Tyree Saunders
Room: TBD
Instructional Strategies
Higher Order Thinking Questions: Moving Beyond "What?"
Presenters: Daisy Marino & Ashley Causey
Room: TBD
AI & Technology
Curipod
Presenter: Tiffany Parker
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
SPED Strategies
Presenter: Buffy Gajeske
Room: TBD
AI & Technology
AI in the Elementary Classroom
Presenter: Wyndi Padgett
Room: TBD
Coming Soon
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Presenter: Kristy Walker
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
Making Sensory Spaces Work
Presenter: Kyra Poole
Room: TBD
Classroom Management / Systems
HJ's Behavior Services Explained
Presenter: Erin Palculict
Room: TBD
Classroom Management / Systems
Tips & Tricks of DMAC Reports
Presenter: Erin Odom
Room: TBD
AI & Technology
GoGuardian
Presenter: April Morreale
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
IEP Goals
Presenter: Laurel Castle
Room: TBD
Coming Soon
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Presenter: TBD
Room: TBD
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Presenter: TBD
Room: TBD
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Secondary Sessions

AI & Technology Instructional Strategies Student Support / SPED Classroom Management / Systems
Keynote · General Session
Keynote Session
All Secondary Staff · Presented by Amy Mayer
Room: TBD
KEYNOTE
AI & Technology
AI Breakout
Presenter: Amy Mayer
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
AAC & Assistive Technology: Supporting Communication Across Settings
Presenters: Lauren Letsinger & Kyra Poole
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
Implementing Accommodations Without Losing Your Mind
Presenters: Jennifer Ellis, Tina Hickman & Tyree Saunders
Room: TBD
AI & Technology
NotebookLM
Presenter: Shelle Samaha
Room: TBD
Instructional Strategies
Differentiation Strategies
Presenter: Myra Cowart
Room: TBD
Coming Soon
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Presenter: Paul Sims
Room: TBD
Coming Soon
Session Title Coming Soon
Presenter: Ebonique Veal
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
Making Sensory Spaces Work
Presenter: Kyra Poole
Room: TBD
Classroom Management / Systems
HJ's Behavior Services Explained
Presenter: Erin Palculict
Room: TBD
Classroom Management / Systems
Resources for First-Year Teachers
Presenter: Christi Thomas
Room: TBD
AI & Technology
Google Classroom
Presenter: Hope Etheridge
Room: TBD
Student Support / SPED
Trauma-Informed Classroom Practices
Presenter: Lindy Charles
Room: TBD
Classroom Management / Systems
DMAC
Presenter: Ashlee Ehrensberger
Room: TBD
Coming Soon
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Presenter: TBD
Room: TBD
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Session Title Coming Soon
Presenter: TBD
Room: TBD