Keynote

Prepare your students for the jobs of tomorrow. As a curriculum developer and educator who has taught across the country, Laura understands the changing career landscape and the skills students need to succeed. This keynote will give you practical strategies to teach adaptable skills like creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving—skills that will empower students to thrive in any career. Learn how to align your curriculum with evolving industry needs, strengthen communication and leadership skills, and help students feel confident working alongside AI and automation. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies to future-proof your teaching and prepare students to thrive in a changing workforce.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅ Teach future-ready skills – Equip students to adapt to changing career landscapes.
✅ Boost AI and automation readiness – Help students understand and work confidently with technology.
✅ Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills – Empower students to collaborate and lead effectively.

Change is inevitable—how prepared is your school or institution? Laura has taught through a pandemic and even during a cyber attack, giving her a unique perspective on building institutional resilience. This keynote will provide you with the tools to create adaptable learning environments that thrive through uncertainty. Learn how to design flexible learning models, support staff and student mental health, and strengthen crisis response strategies. Discover how to prepare educators to teach confidently in unpredictable situations and build a school culture that embraces change rather than fears it. Walk away with an action plan to help your institution withstand disruptions and support long-term success.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅Build systems that adjust to disruptions and evolving needs.
✅ Strengthen staff and student resilience 
✅ Improve institutional readiness for emergencies and challenges.

Create a more inclusive and equitable STEM environment. As a mixed-race educator with experience teaching and developing curricula for all students, including Indigenous students and those with accessibility challenges, Laura understands how to create a learning environment where all students feel seen and valued. This keynote explores how to remove barriers to STEM participation and make the curriculum more representative and accessible. Learn how to adapt instruction for neurodiverse learners, address bias in STEM content, and promote a classroom culture where all students feel valued. Discover practical strategies to increase participation in STEM fields and build student confidence in science and technology.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅ Make STEM accessible for all learners – Create a learning environment where every student thrives.
✅ Remove bias from curriculum – Ensure representation and fairness in teaching materials.
✅ Increase student confidence in STEM – Encourage underrepresented students to pursue science.

Prepare your students for success in post-secondary education and STEM careers. Laura has taught K-12 students across the country, with a focus on math, chemistry, and computer science at the high school level. She has also taught chemistry at Seneca College and the University of Toronto and developed post-secondary courses for institutions and companies through her work as a curriculum developer at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This experience gives her a deep understanding of the skills students need to thrive after graduation.This keynote will show you how to teach essential research, data analysis, and communication skills in science. Learn how to design projects that develop problem-solving and critical thinking, and give students the tools to present their work confidently. Discover strategies to help students engage deeply with scientific concepts and feel prepared for higher education and beyond.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅ Teach essential research and analysis skills – Prepare students for college and careers.
✅ Strengthen scientific communication – Help students present research confidently.
✅ Boost student confidence in STEM – Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Create dynamic and engaging hybrid and remote learning experiences. Laura’s experience teaching remotely during the pandemic—and even through a cyber attack—gives her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of hybrid learning. This keynote will provide you with practical strategies to keep students motivated, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and personalize learning in virtual settings. Learn how to improve technology access, ensure equity, and support student mental health in remote learning environments. Walk away with clear tools to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes in any setting.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅ Boost student engagement online – Keep students focused and involved in remote learning.
✅ Ensure equitable tech access – Provide consistent tools and support for all students.
✅ Strengthen teacher-student relationships – Build meaningful connections even in virtual settings.

Introduce young learners to STEM with confidence. Laura has seen first-hand that student confidence in STEM starts with teacher confidence, particularly in elementary school. This keynote will show you how to teach foundational STEM concepts through play and exploration. Learn how to shift the focus from memorization to hands-on learning and help students develop problem-solving and communication skills from an early age. Discover how to use simple, developmentally appropriate strategies to build student confidence and curiosity about science and technology.

Keynote Takeaways:
✅ Make STEM fun and approachable – Engage students through hands-on learning.
✅ Teach process over content – Focus on problem-solving and critical thinking.
✅ Build early confidence in STEM – Help young students feel capable and curious.