Fall 2025 Conference Featured Speakers
Stevie Frank
Stevie Frank (she/her) is a Digital Learning Coach at her school in Zionsville, Indiana. Stevie has 15 years of education background and earned her master’s degree in Literacy Education from Indiana University at Indianapolis. She’s just recently been named one of Ed Tech Magazine’s top 30 K-12 Influencers to follow. When she’s not learning to become an educator for ALL students, she’s marking off travels with her family.
Social Media Handles:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/steviefrank23
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-frank-433403234/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/steviefrank.bsky.social
Michael Matera
Michael Matera is an innovative educator and passionate advocate for creating fully engaged, student-centered classrooms. With his dynamic teaching methods, he has become a leading figure in education, pushing the boundaries of traditional teaching to create immersive learning experiences that place students at the heart of the learning process.
Michael is a pioneer in gamification, recognizing its potential to deepen student engagement. He believes in the power of play to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making learning both motivating and fun.
Beyond the classroom, Michael shares his expertise through books, YouTube, podcasts, and social media, connecting with educators worldwide. He’s a sought-after speaker at conferences and workshops, inspiring others to transform education through playful, student-centered pedagogy.
Connect and share with Michael at EMC2Learning.com
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: mrmateraEDU
Twitter: MrMatera
BlueSky: MrMatera