Jennifer Ciok
Director of Governmental Relations
Illinois Association of School Boards
Sessions
Finding the SPARK: Engaging Middle Schoolers Using Storytelling, Art, and Authentic Experiences
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Wed
She has worked in education for over 25 years, working to create equitable and supportive educational environments where students thrive. She is the author of the book, The Meaningful Middle School Classroom. Jennifer has delivered professional development, served on her community’s local school board, and has been invited to write articles for various publications and to speak on panels, podcasts, and at national conferences. In her role at IASB, she is developing tools to enhance involvement and awareness of advocacy efforts for school board members and supporting legislative efforts.