Dr. Janette Hughes (Canada Research Chair, Technology & Pedagogy, Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Education)

Dr. Janette Hughes is a Canada Research Chair, in Technology and Pedagogy and Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. She is the recipient of multiple research and teaching awards and research grants. She is widely published and is author of The Digital Principal, a guide for school administrators who are interested in promoting technology-rich learning environments for students and teachers. Dr. Hughes is a prolific author and presenter, sharing her work both nationally and internationally in prestigious scholarly and professional journals, keynote talks, and conferences. She has presented more than 100 peer-reviewed research papers conferences across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Attesting to the recognition of her leadership in technology and pedagogy, Dr. Hughes is routinely contacted by school districts, Ministry personnel and industry partners to consult on a variety of topics, including online teaching and learning, equity issues in ed tech, creating innovative learning environments, establishing STEAM focused Makerspaces in schools, shifting pedagogies in a digital era and how to foster the development of global (21st century) skills and competencies in K-12 and higher education.

Lisa Anne Floyd (University of Western Ontario)

Lisa Anne is a PhD student at Western University where she is focusing on coding and teacher education. She teaches Computational Modelling in Mathematics and Science Education in the Bachelor of Education program at Western. Lisa is a coauthor of Coding for Young Mathematicians, which explores coding in Scratch and Python for grades 1 to 8. She has also published in academic journals, book chapters, and blogs and regularly contributes to teaching support for several organizations and school districts. Currently, Lisa is working part-time as Education Director at Inksmith, an education and technology company based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario and is on a leave of absence from Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario.

Dr. Ang Keng Cheng (Nanyang Technological University)

Currently the Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Dr Ang Keng Cheng obtained his PhD in Applied Mathematics at the University of Adelaide, Australia. His research interests encompass mathematical modelling in various biological and medical settings, as well as dynamical systems. His work in these areas often involves the use of numerical and computational methods. In addition, he has also appeared in journals in the area of teaching and learning of mathematical modelling, and teacher education. His recent interest is in exploring the nexus between computational thinking and mathematical modelling.

Cameron Morland (University of Waterloo)

Cameron Morland is a math educator who believes in learning by doing, and loves rich, sophisticated problems. He has degrees in Computational Neuroscience (Boston University 2009) and Mechanical Engineering (University of Waterloo 2003). Cameron is a lecturer in computer science at the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Ricardo Scucuglia (São Paulo State University)

Ricardo Scucuglia is an assistant professor of mathematics education at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil. He is a Professor of the Graduate Program in Mathematics Education at UNESP and a researcher in GPIMEM (Research Group on Technology, Media, and Mathematics Education). He develops research involving the use of arts and digital technology in mathematics teaching and learning, including computational thinking in mathematics teacher education.

Michael Tward (TDSB)

Michael is an elementary teacher, responsible for the twin educational goals of teaching children across all subject areas and nurturing intellectual and emotional growth. He places at the core of good teaching building good relationships, and that allows him to understand his students' learning and "meet them where they are". It also allows his students to make constant progress and feel successful. He is constantly upgrading his skills and has seven additional qualifications recognized by the Ontario College of Teachers, and have several more planned for the near future.