July 1 st- 2nd, 2024

hosted by The Scarsdale Public Schools

The Future Forward Symposium

The 'Future Forward' symposium is a strategic initiative to build a stronger, more cohesive educational community ​across our region. It offers a unique opportunity for educators to come together to share successes, experiences, and ​learn from each other. The conference themes—revitalizing teaching practices, integrating technology, and ​promoting well-being—are more relevant than ever in today's fast-paced educational landscape.

By providing a platform for professional rejuvenation and networking, we are enhancing individual educator experiences ​and strengthening our collective capacity to face future educational challenges. The conference will serve as a catalyst ​for positive change, inspiring educators to adopt innovative practices and maintain a healthy work-life balance, ​ultimately leading to more vibrant and effective learning environments.

Jesse is an Education Evangelist at Adobe Inc. with a background of two decades in the education space as an education technologist, teacher, and school administrator, as well as the co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality and The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming.

Jesse is currently a doctoral student of Educational Leadership at Manhattanville College.

He is an Adobe Creative Educator, a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, an Adjunct Professor of Teacher Education at Ramapo College, and a founding member of the Adobe Creativity Crew.

Jesse Lubinsky

Keynote: The Future is here! Are You Ready?

What are the core ideas that we need to consider when thinking about the future of education? In this session, we will look at an original model for helping teachers and administrators plan for the future by considering three essential questions and engaging in a brief "futuring exercise."

Jerry Crisci is the founding co-Director of the Center for Innovation for the Scarsdale Public Schools in Scarsdale, NY, where he also served as Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation. His work has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, CBS radio's Charles Osgood program, School CIO, District Administration, and EdTech magazines. Under his leadership, Scarsdale was awarded a Technology Salute by the National School Boards Association at their annual conference in Anaheim, California, one of three districts selected nationally.

Jerry Crisci