SMBSD New Educator Week 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to New Educator Week! We’re so glad you’re here!!!
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!

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8:00am PDT

Welcome!

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!

Speakers

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

8:15am PDT

Welcome to SMBSD with Superintendent Dr. McDuffie

Monday August 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:40am PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers

Dr. McDuffie

Superintendent, Santa Maria-Bonita

Monday August 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:40am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

8:40am PDT

Technology & District Programs

Monday August 3, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers

Brian Rieke

Chief Technology Officer, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Louis Turk

Supervisor Information Technology, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita

Monday August 3, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

10:15am PDT

Building Meaningful Community in the Classroom

Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Engaging students in their learning has been my professional passion for over 20 years, as a high school science teacher and administrator plus 3 more years as a TOSA. I support teachers in 1) integrating SED into any core academic subject for meaningful and relevant learning and... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends