Speaker's Name
Amanda Bastoni
Bio
Bio: Before working at CAST (www.cast.org), Amanda was an accomplished Career and Technical Education (CTE) director and teacher with 20+ years of experience in K-12 Educational Leadership, journalism, and business. She has a proven record of achievement including being named the 2019 NH CTE Leader of the Year. During her time in education, Amanda has focused on increasing equity and access for special populations in CTE. Specifically, she sought to use UDL to increase pathways for English Language Learners and females interested in exploring STEM careers. Amanda helped start innovative cross-disciplinary programs including Robot Algebra, a course that combines math and technology, and Drones in Technology, a course that combines art and technology. Amanda has been selected to sit on numerous education boards including most recently ATCE's new national Inclusion Access Equity and Diversity (IAED) Coordinator. Amanda has written articles for local, regional, and national publications, including three co-authored books (2020 and 2021) on innovative education, assessment, and CTE, published through Rowman and Littlefield Inc. and CAST.Session List
Creating a CTE Pathway in Outdoor Recreation - Workshop (Additional Fee Required) - CASTWednesday, November 29th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Room: 126 C
Using Drones to Engage NonTrad Students
Friday, December 01st 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Room: 221 C
Using UDL to Support Special Populations: A District Perspective
Saturday, December 02nd 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Room: 227 A/B