MISBO DER Coffee Talk: Infobase
Event Details
Join us on April 23rd at 11:00 AM ET!
Supporting Information Literacy in your classroom and library
Ensure your district has trusted resources for students to gain context and background on key issues and events. Pique student curiosity with the trusted and engaging brand of The World Almanac for younger students and ensuring your higher level students are building research and information literacy, news literacy and digital literacy skills for college, career and beyond. Discover assets to enhance your curriculum by searching for your topic and embed the resources in your content or learning management system or provide students with access for enhanced research and inquiry. Products include Credo Source (High School), World New Digest (High School), World Almanac for Kids (Middle School), World Almanac for Kids (Elementary), and Issues & Controversies (High School).
Speakers
Tanya Everett has been supporting K-12 instructional needs for 7 years through high-quality curriculum and resources, from core curriculum to custom and digital resources. As a Strategic Account Manager at Infobase, Tanya works with her customers to listen and understand their unique needs before offering them a solution that will help them meet their goals. She enjoys partnering with educators from districts and schools to understand the challenges they face and offer solutions that support all learners. She loves a technical challenge is learning new things about ed tech every day. Having a mother who is a life-long teacher and school-age children inspires her work to help bring solutions to schools and districts that both empower educators and engage students. Tanya has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. She currently lives in Michigan with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Steven Galbraith, with his unique blend of finance and education experience, is a seasoned team builder and corporate strategist. His personal journey as a parent has deepened his understanding of education's real-world needs, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges that need to be addressed. His professional background in finance and capital markets has nurtured his problem-solving skills, enhancing his ability to build successful teams and companies. His valuable contribution to Tappy’s mission lies in leveraging these skills to foster a robust, future-proof education system focused on the students and teachers. His insights have shaped the company's path, reinforcing their commitment to improving education.
Eric Smith brings a wealth of experience drawn from decades of immersion in the educational landscape. Having observed thousands of classroom lessons and collaborated extensively with faculty across diverse content areas, he has developed an unmatched depth of insights. These experiences have influenced Tappy’s mission to simplify and enhance teaching by providing an actionable roadmap. Eric's approach uniquely combines theory and practice, drawing from his rich, hands-on involvement in the world of education