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SMBSD New Educator Week 2026
Welcome to New Educator Week!  We’re so glad you’re here!!!  
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!

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Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Wednesday August 5, 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
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

8:20am PDT

Introduction to the Bright Futures Project
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Join us in the MPR as we learn about the Bright Futures Project in SMBSD.
This is a whole group session.
Speakers
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

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 →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

9:00am PDT

Break
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

9:15am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

9:15am PDT

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary

9:15am PDT

Amplify Science Curriculum for JH Science Teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT

Amplify Science Program Overview

JH Science MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary

9:15am PDT

iReady Math Curriculum for 2nd-5th Grade - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
iReady
Onboarding

2nd-5th Grade Teachers MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella and another i-Ready Presenter
Speakers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3

9:15am PDT

iReady Math Curriculum for K-1 - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
iReady
Onboarding

K-1 MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella and another i-Ready Presenter
Speakers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B2

9:15am PDT

Mid School Math - 6th grade and JH Math teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Mid School Math District Math curriculum for grades 6th-8th.

Grade 6 & JH Math teachers MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary

9:15am PDT

TK Learning Foundations & PTKLF Report Card Assessment - TK Teachers must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
TK Learning Foundations PTKLF Report Card Assessment

TK MUST ATTEND
With Elaina Thackery
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary

9:15am PDT

VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT

VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners with Kurt Payne Estrella and Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Payne

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Bienvendidos! I am so excited to be the Visual and Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment for the district. I am being my 29th year as an educator with experience from first grade to adults at the university and professional level. I was an administrator for five years within... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary

10:20am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

10:20am PDT

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

12:00pm PDT

Trauma Informed Practices
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Deanna Castellanos

Deanna Castellanos

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD
SK

Shilpa Kachgal

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary

12:00pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take with Claudia Zepeda Garcia and Dana Perry-Herrera
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary

12:00pm PDT

Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
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Douglas Larabee

English, New Teacher
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary

12:00pm PDT

Differentiating Student Response
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Differentiating Student Response with Lisa Johns and Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary

12:00pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary

12:00pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

12:00pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3

12:00pm PDT

Amplify Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

Amplify Science Program Overview

6th Grade Teachers MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary

12:00pm PDT

Twig Science for K-5th Grade teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

Twig K-5

K-5 teachers MUST ATTEND
Twig Presenter - Kim Bichner
Speakers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2

1:10pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take with Claudia Zepeda Garcia and Dana Perry-Herrera
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary

1:10pm PDT

Differentiating Student Response
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Differentiating Student Response with Lisa Johns and Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary

1:10pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary

1:10pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

1:10pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3

1:10pm PDT

2:15pm PDT

Closure
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Join us back in the MPR to close out our day.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
 
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