Dan St. Romain:  

Website - https://danstromain.com/

Dan has been a presenter for NDKA twice. In 2019 before COVID hit and again in 2020 when we had our first virtual conference. Dan is passionate about helping individuals (teachers, parents) shift their perspective on behavior, understanding the best ways to provide support given the challenges posed in today's society.  He regularly presents on topics impacting school climate, brain-based instruction, developmentally appropriate educational practices and presentation skills. We are using Dan's fun book for our book study. This is an easy read that highlights what children need for their developing brain.  Whether it is in person or virtual, you don't want to miss Dan!​

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Mary Amoson (Sharing Kindergarten):  

"Sharing Kindergarten"​

This is Mary's first time joining us for NDKA. Mary is a passionate Kindergarten teacher from Georgia with 21 years of classroom experience and more than 17 years of presenting to educators nationwide. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Early Childhood Education, along with an Educational Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology, and continues to grow her expertise through Orton-Gillingham and LETRs training and a Dyslexia, Gifted, and Leadership endorsement. Mary is the creator behind Sharing Kindergarten, where she shares engaging, hands-on activities and rigorous, classroom-tested ideas that inspire both teachers and students. She believes that passion is the key to increasing learning and achievement and is dedicated to helping educators bring energy and purpose to their teaching. Beyond the classroom, Mary is a devoted wife and proud mother of two daughters who keep life joyful and full.

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Kole Cornman:  

FaceBook: TinyTotsWithMrC

Instagram & TikTok : tinytotswithmrc

Kole is a kindergarten teacher and the creator behind TinyTotsWithMrC. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Shippensburg University and is passionate about helping young learners build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics through engaging, explicit instruction.

Kole is the creator of FLAME Foundations, a structured daily math warm-up framework designed to develop number sense, confidence, and mathematical thinking in young learners. Through his social media platforms, where he connects with more than 40,000 educators, he shares classroom ideas, instructional strategies, and practical resources that support teachers and students alike.

As a presenter and educational content creator, Kole is committed to helping educators create engaging, effective classrooms where all students can thrive. His passion for evidence-based instruction, structured literacy, and early mathematics has allowed him to support teachers across the country through professional development, classroom resources, and online learning communities.

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