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Panel Discussion/Lightning Rounds
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Norm Hall: Inspiration Hall
Join us for an inspiring session where educators (and a special student participant) share quick “lightning talks” about how data literacy and data science have been integrated into their classrooms. Each presenter will highlight a key data science resource or strategy that made a difference in their K-12 teaching or learning. Following the lightning talks, we’ll transition to a panel discussion exploring how these data science approaches have boosted student engagement, why data matters in today’s classroom, and tips for other educators looking to integrate data skills into their classrooms. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can implement in the classroom today. 
Moderators
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Lee Ellen Harmer

Partnerships Manager, Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E)

Speakers
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Connie Michael

teacher, Crow Agency Public School
Connie Michael is a 5th grade teacher at Crow Agency Public School in Crow Agency Montana. She has taught for 36 years. Having moved to Montana ten years ago, Connie spent the first part of her career teaching in k-2 bilingual classrooms in Central Washington. She is National Board... Read More →
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Melissa Goretskie

Teacher, Power High School
MF

Mary Farina

MSU Graduate Student
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Dominique Zosso

Data Scientist, Zoot Enterprises
Dominique Zosso is the Data Scientist at Zoot Enterprises, where he helps shape the company’s data science and AI strategy and leads efforts to integrate machine learning and AI into client applications. He earned his MSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering in Switzerland before joining... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Norm Hall: Inspiration Hall
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