2012 SCCTE Conference

Featured Speakers

Ellin Oliver Keene

Ellin Oliver Keene, a former teacher, staff developer, and adjunct professor of reading and writing, now works with schools and districts throughout the country, sharing her expertise in the field of Reading Comprehension and literacy. She is the author or coauthor of Comprehension Going Forward (2011), To Understand (2008) and Mosaic of Thought, Second Edition (2007).

Troy Hicks

Troy Hicks is a professor of English at Central Michigan University, where he teaches writing methods courses. He also serves as Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, which is a National Writing Project site. He is author of The Digital Writing Workshop (2009). Hicks has also been recognized for his ground-breaking work as a leader in technology and learning by being named one of the Tech & Learning 100 @ 30.

Carrie Ryan

Carrie Ryan is the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy: The Forest of Hands and Teeth (2009), The Dead-Tossed Waves (2010), and The Dark and Hollow Places (2011). Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, she now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bulent Atalay

Bulent Atalay is a scientist, artist, lecturer, and author. He received his early schooling at Eton in England, and his education includes BS, MS, MA, and PhD degrees. He is a professor of physics, but also is an accomplished artist, completing two books of lithographs. His written work, Math and the Mona Lisa (2004) was published by the Smithsonian. He has lectured for audiences around the world.