EdTechTeacher Innovation Summit

Erik Burmeister is the Assistant Superintendent of the Menlo Park City School District, having recently served as Principal of the district's Hillview Middle School, a model 21st Century School and 2015 California Gold Ribbon School. In partnership with the Stanford Design School, Erik has become an expert in applying design to solving a variety of education challenges. Erik was named Middle Grades Principal of the Year for the... Read More →

Theresa is a teaching geek who loves technology. She brings a wide range of experiences to her current role as a technology coach at Laurel. She has been a paraeducator, PE teacher, 2nd-5th grade teacher, middle school librarian, and assistant principal. She is passionate about engaging all students through inquiry (especially project based learning and design thinking) and supporting teachers' professional growth.

Laurel School, Menlo Park City School District. Sandra is a long-time 2nd grade teacher at Laurel who is passionate about the possibilities of redesigning traditional curriculum to be cross-disciplinary, inquiry-based, and global-minded.

Andrea is an experienced 3rd grade teacher at Laurel who has been prototyping the use of design thinking in the classroom as a strategy for engaging all of her students, particularly her English learners.