Keynote Speakers
DR. SAMUEL MORMANDO
“Leveraging AI to Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders and Learners”
Monday, August 4, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
State College Area High School
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- SESSION DESCRIPTION: Explore the latest advancements in AI and their practical applications within K-12 education. Understand how AI can enhance curriculum delivery, streamline administrative tasks, and create personalized learning experiences that cater to each student’s unique needs.
Dr. Mormando will also offer breakout sessions on Monday, August 4, 2025: ” AI as Your Administrative Assistant” and “AI Panel Discussion/ Book Signing”
Dr. Samuel Mormando will present a keynote session, Leveraging AI to Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders and Learners, on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at State College Area High School.
Dr. Samuel Mormando is the Director of Technology, Innovation, and Online Learning for the Garnet Valley School District in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Sam earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Widener University and was honored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) as the 2020 K–12 Innovation Award Winner. Under his leadership, Garnet Valley has become nationally recognized for innovative teaching practices, including its adoption of open education resources and development of a student-centered course design process that allows students to take courses in the traditional face-to-face, online, or blended formats.
In 2018, Dr. Mormando founded Edvative Learning, a dynamic non-profit organization with a clear vision and mission to address the evolving challenges in education. The organization initially collaborated with local school districts, focusing on online and blended learning. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Edvative Learning swiftly expanded its support to schools nationwide, assisting them in navigating the sudden shift to remote learning.
The formation of Edvative Learning stemmed from a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by teachers. As teachers, instructional coaches, and school administrators, our team witnessed firsthand the need for practical, research-based strategies and approaches that would empower educators to create effective and engaging learning experiences. This recognition led to the development of Edvative Learning, and with it, a commitment to supporting educators and school leaders across the country.
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Dr. Scott Seaman
“Measuring Hope: The School Leader Paradigm”
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
State College Area High School
Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director of the Association of Washington School Principals, will present a keynote session, Measuring Hope: The School Leader Paradigm, on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at State College Area High School.
Dr. Scott Seaman serves the Executive Director of the Association of Washington School Principals. He’s been leading the support of school principals and assistant principals in his state for the past twelve years. Prior to that Scott was a principal in a large comprehensive high school for 15 years. Scott is also a key founding leader and contributor of the national School Leader Collaborative and School Leader Paradigm which is quickly gaining traction across the country as a key resource in leadership development and support. Scott earned his doctoral degree from the University of Washington’s renowned Leadership for Learning program. He’s married to his elementary school sweetheart with two adult children who both live on the east coast. If he’s not working to support leaders, you’ll find him running with his GSP, skiing, or wing foiling across big waves and the wind.