Joining the Mapping Revolution

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Joining the Mapping Revolution

October 19 @ 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM MST

Overview

TeenMaptivists is a national student organization where students contribute data in OpenStreetMap all around the world. Students are learning the power of the map and making a difference one edit at a time. Come learn more how your students can become part of the mapping revolution!

Session Focus

Secondary/High School | Mapping, Activism, Community | STEM

Conference Room

Colonnade

Meet the Presenter

Greg Hill has enjoyed a twenty-six-year career in education. He teaches High School AP Human Geography,World Regional Geography, and African-American Studies in Mesquite, Texas. Mr. Hill began his Social Studies teaching career as a World History teacher in Dallas Public Schools. He is also currently a Graduate student of Geography at Marshall University focusing on Urban Geography, Latin America, and the African Diaspora. He is the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award: K-12 from the National Council for Geographic Education. He is also the 2020 recipient of the International Educator of the Year Award from the World Affairs Council of Dallas-Ft. Worth. At Horn High, Greg sponsors the Global Young Leaders and coaches the Current Events Team.

 

Celeste Reynolds has enjoyed a twenty one year career in education at Mashpee Middle High School, in Mashpee, MA.   She teaches AP Human Geography, Women’s Studies, US History, Current Events, and is the coordinator for Senior Seminar.  Celeste was awarded American Geographical Society Teacher Fellow in 2016, 2017 & 2019, the recipient of the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies John Reilly Award for Excellence in Teaching Geography 2018, and awarded in 2020 the National Council Geographic Education Distinguished K-12 Teacher.   Celeste is also an Advanced Placement reader for College Board,  a member of the steering committee of TeachOSM, a Teacher Advisory Board Member for American Geographical Society, and serves on the Board of Directors for National Council Geographic Education.  

 

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Date:
October 19
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4:45 PM - 5:15 PM MST
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