June 5 & 6, 2024 AZACTA Conference
A Spectrum of Opportunities: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate

WHEN: June 5 & 6, 2024
WHERE: Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ. 85392
* Map of Estrella Mountain Community College
Theme: A Spectrum of Opportunities: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate
Conference Fee: $100 per person
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

TimeTopicPresenter(s)Location
11:30am – 12:00pmRegistration & Check-InEstrella Conference Center
12:00pm – 12:20pmWelcome & KeynoteWelcome:Dr. Patricia Cardenas-Adame, Vice President of Student Affairs at Estrella Mountain Community College
Keynote: Nancy Stufflebeam-AZACTA President		Estrella Conference Center
12:20pm – 12:25pmTransition/Snack Break
12:25pm – 1:25pmTips and Tricks using Gmail, Calendar, and DriveNajmah Muhammad, Instructional Designer-Estrella Mountain Community CollegeCenter for Teaching and Learning (MON112A-North Room)
1:25pm – 1:30pmTransition/Snack Break
1:30pm – 2:00pmAssisting Test Candidates Who Don’t Speak EnglishAshley Cabrales Nichols, Student Service Analyst-Mesa Community CollegeEstrella Conference Center
2:00pm – 2:05pmTransition/Snack Break
2:05pm – 3:05pmNCTA Testing Center Certification Process from Beginning to End in 60-minutesRosie Summerhays, NCTA Test Center Certification Committee-Communications Coordinator | Salt Lake Community College, Assistant Director of Testing ServicesEstrella Conference Center
3:05pm – 3:10pmTransition/Snack Break
3:10pm – 3:40pmKurzweilShaughn Nelson, Account Executive-Kurzweil EducationEstrella Conference Center
3:40pm – 3:45pmTransition/Snack Break
3:45pm – 4:45pmWhat Makes Your Co-Workers Tick? (Understanding and Working with Any Personality Type)Isaac Torres, Dean of Student Affairs-Estrella Mountain Community CollegeEstrella Conference Center
4:45pm – 5:00pmTable Topics Activity & Door PrizesAZACTA OfficersEstrella Conference Center
6:00pm – 8:00pmNetworking EventAZACTA Members & Vendor SponsorsOld Chicago Pizza & Taproom
*Agenda is subject to change

Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

TimeTopicPresenterLocation
7:30am – 8:00amRegistration & Check-In Estrella Conference Center
8:00am – 8:15amWelcome & AZACTA Business MeetingAZACTA OfficersEstrella Conference Center
8:15am – 9:45amThe Art of Emotional De-escalationTamra Gagnon, Associate Chief Human Resources Officer-Maricopa Community College DistrictEstrella Conference Center
9:45am – 9:50amTransition/Snack Break 
9:50am – 10:20amAZ GED Testing Data and the Alternative HSE PathwaysJeremy Smith, Assessment Specialist-AZ Dept of Education – Adult Education ServicesEstrella Conference Center
10:20am – 10:25amTransition/Snack Break

10:25am – 11:25amRegisterBlast Just Does MoreTeri Moore, Customer Support Specialist-RegisterBlastEstrella Conference Center
11:25am – 11:30amTransition/Snack Break

11:30am – 12:00pmHealthy Self-Care IS a Success StrategyLyle Bartelt, Supervisor Wellness Fitness-Estrella Mountain Community CollegeEstrella Conference Center
12:00pm – 12:55pmLunch Regions Cafe
12:55pm – 1:55pm Tips & Tricks & Useful BitsRebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services-Cochise CollegeEstrella Conference Center
1:55pm – 2:00pmTransition/Snack Break  
2:00pm – 3:00pmThe Power of AI: Personalized Learning Experiences to Support Students with DisabilitiesConner Nudd, CEO-JamworksEstrella Conference Center
3:00pm – 3:05pmTransition/Snack Break 
3:05pm – 3:45pmBeyond the Scantron: Testing and Social MediaHeather Gijanto, Testing Service Specialist-Cochise CollegeEstrella Conference Center
3:45pm – 4:00pmTesting Center Tour/Closing/Door PrizesAZACTA OfficersEstrella Conference Center
*Agenda is subject to change
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