Building Bridges Across the Curriculum
TPS Eastern Region Conference 2019
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 & 19
Pittsburgh, PA
Free for TPS Eastern Region Partners.
Conference meals, hotel expenses, and $500 travel stipend provided. Limited to one attendee per grant.
Bridging Communities
Pre-Conference Event on Monday, 3-6pm
 
How does authentic representation strengthen community?
Presentations and discussion will focus on ways to bridge differences, make connections, and inspire changes that strengthen communities. 
Keynote Speaker: Trey Smith

Trey Smith taught science, social studies, and engineering in Philadelphia public schools for seven years and has consulted with the Philadelphia Writing Project since 2009. In 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy selected him for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship and the following school year, Trey served as the first-ever Science Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Northwestern University. 


Partner Reception Tuesday evening.
Carnegie Science Center: DaVinci The Exhibition  
Questions? Barbara Kirby, Director     [email protected]   724.852.3388