Igniting Inquiry 2024

Welcome to Igniting Inquiry 2024!

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? Join us virtually or in person for three days filled with inspiration, learning, and connection. At Igniting Inquiry 2024, we invite you to explore new ideas, engage with thought leaders, and dive deep into cutting-edge topics related to student-centered and inquiry-based learning. Discover the power of curiosity as we delve into the world of innovation and discovery.

Prepare to ignite your passion for knowledge through engaging workshops, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities. Our diverse lineup of speakers will share their expertise, pushing the boundaries of what you thought was possible. No matter what your role is in your setting, there's something for everyone!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, build new relationships, and expand your network globally. Offering a unique experience for both in-person and virtual attendees, Igniting Inquiry 2024 promises to leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

Mark your calendars for this incredible event! We can't wait to see you there!

Visit The Igniting Inquiry Conference Site here:
https://sites.google.com/mpsct.org/igniting-inquiry-24/home

Trevor MacKenzie

Trevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout Australia, Asia, North America, South Africa and Europe. Trevor’s passion is in supporting schools in implementing inquiry-based learning practices. He is a highly regarded speaker known for his heartfelt storytelling, kind demeanour, and student-first philosophy.

Trevor’s graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers to implementing inquiry-based learning in the K-12 setting. He is an inquiry practitioner currently as a teacher with the Greater Victoria School District in Victoria, Canada. He has three publications: Dive into Inquiry; Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition; Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition; all published by Elevate Books Edu. He has vast experience supporting schools across several years in implementation strategies in public schools, international schools, and International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP/MYP/DP).

Trevor MacKenzie is an award winning English teacher who believes that it is a magical time to be an educator. By increasing student agency over learning, weaving in strong pedagogy, transformative tech use, and sharing learning to a public audience, Trevor’s learners are ready to take on important roles in the 21st century.

Website: Trevormackenzie.com

Social Media:

• Twitter: @trev_mackenzie
• Instagram: @trev_mackenzie
• Facebook: @trev_mackenzie
• LinkedIn: Trevor Mackenzie

Jessica Vance

With a professional teaching and leadership background in both the private and public international schools (IB PYP Educator & PYP Coordinator), Jessica Vance, brings a unique perspective to her role as Enrichment & Environment Coordinator. Her passion for student centered learning, collaboration, and coaching stems from the students themselves, finding inspiration in their natural curiosity as they authentically engage in learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Jessica strongly believes in the power of leading with a lens of inquiry, facilitating innovative professional learning opportunities and coaching sessions that provide the space for educators to collaborate and reflect, while supporting their professional growth as inquiry practitioners.

Her journey and experience as an inquiry educator in IB schools and Place Based Education fuels her passion and global work in coaching both teachers and leaders in their roles, as well as supporting schools in implementing inquiry based learning. Jessica understands the power of curiosity to guide next steps, creating the space we all need as learners as we actively engage in a reflective practice. In her newest publication, Leading with a Lens of Inquiry, she outlines the ways in which we, as leaders, need to support and facilitate our teachers in the same ways in which we want our teachers to engage with their students.

Website: https://www.leadingwithinquiry.com

Social Media:

• Instagram: @jess_vanceedu
• Twitter: @jess_vanceedu

Amy Chang

Amy Chang has been cultivating curiosity, agency, and joy in students, educators, and leaders for over twenty years. Amy spent ten years as an elementary classroom teacher and now serves as a district K-12 math coach and educational consultant. 

Amy is a leader comfortable with designing and implementing organizational change for districts seeking direction and inspiration.  Amy is an official team member of the Building Thinking Classrooms facilitators, an adjunct faculty member for the Math Leadership Graduate Program at Mount Holyoke College, and serves on the board of directors for the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts.  Amy also shares their expertise through presentations at national conferences including NCTM, The Global Math Department, and the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference.  

In all that they do, Amy is driven by a vision of guiding educators from awareness to action and fostering math classrooms that engage and empower all learners.