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Redefining Learning

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Redefine Learning with Us

Contribute to an exciting day of learning for TSD and Colorado educators!

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Attendee Registration opens March 9, 2026!

Two Experiences, One Shared Vision for Learning

#WeAreThompson comes to life when educators come together to learn, share, and grow.

Summer Symposium and Technanigans combine into a two-day professional learning experience designed to inspire connection, inclusion, and innovation across TSD.

Elevate your teaching at the Redefining Learning conference! Join the Summer Symposium to build collaborative community pathways for authentic learning, then dive into Technanigans to master digital tools.

Summer Symposium

Now in its second year, the Summer Symposium focuses on building collaborative pathways between educators, families, and communities to support authentic student learning.

 

 
MAY
26
8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Armando Silva

A smiling man wearing a red hat, glasses, and a dark jacket with splattered paint or glitter on it stands against a plain background.

Armando Silva is a Colorado-based mixed media painter, muralist, and illustrator who uses art to tell powerful stories, build community, and inspire connection. A recipient of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Award from Colorado Creative Industries, Armando has been recognized for impactful collaborations with cities, nonprofits, businesses, and educators across Colorado and beyond.

Born in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico, Armando moved with his family to Northern Colorado at age five. As an ESL student, he immersed himself in the visual and performing arts as a way to communicate and discover his identity. After developing his talents throughout high school, he earned a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.

Armando believes his artistic gifts carry a responsibility to lead, educate, and give back. His work centers on storytelling, color theory, and representation through large-scale murals that foster pride, belonging, and access to the arts. He lives in Greeley, Colorado, and remains deeply engaged in creative leadership within his community.

Connect with Armando on social media via @artmandosilva or visit his webpage: https://www.artmandosilva.com/

Technanigans 2.0

tech•nan•i•gans

/tek-NAN-ih-ɡənz/ n.

  1. The deliberate use of digital tools to create memorable learning experiences
  2. A celebration of the productive chaos occurring when educators elevate their teaching approaches through innovation
 
MAY
27
8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Holly Clark

Holly Clark is the author of "The AI Infused Classroom," and a leading global strategist for AI in education, guiding schools and districts through the integration of AI best practices and policies. As an acclaimed international speaker, bestselling author, and co-host of The Digital Learning Podcast, she draws on her trailblazing experience in one of the first 1:1 classrooms in the nation, to empower educators to adopt AI-enhanced blended learning.

Holly's influence on the educational landscape echoes in her other acclaimed books, "The Google Infused Classroom", "Chromebook Infused Classroom", and “The AI Infused Classroom”, which are esteemed resources for educators globally. She is a Google Certified Innovator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and a National Board Certified Teacher. Her passion is for helping teachers find their blended learning and AI genius and learn to create and design unforgettable learning experiences.

Connect with Holly on all social media via @HollyClarkEdu or visit her blog at hollyclark.org