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Colleen Incandela

Colleen Incandela

Wed Oct 288:00 AM – 9:00 AMClassroom 2505A: Exhibit Concepts/MUZO

From Petrochemical to Play: How Community Shapes Immersive Pre-K Classrooms

What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based e

What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instr

What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instructionally aligned, and rooted in students’ lived experiences. Attendees will explore the full journey from vision to implementation, and learn practical strategies for turning community identity into

What happens when a community’s primary industry inspires its youngest learners? Texas City ISD and Exhibit Concepts share how a petrochemical-based economy was translated into an immersive Pre-K environment that is developmentally appropriate, instructionally aligned, and rooted in students’ lived experiences. Attendees will explore the full journey from vision to implementation, and learn practical strategies for turning community identity into engaging, flexible learning environments that support student engagement, teacher practice, and real-world relevance.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 1: Learning Spaces, Reimagined — Evolving physical spaces shaping the future of learningSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Sarah Pfeiler
Colleen Incandela
Melissa Duarte
Rebeca Troconis
Sarah Pfeiler
Sarah PfeilerEducation Consultant, Exhibit Concepts
Colleen Incandela
Colleen Incandela
Melissa Duarte
Melissa DuarteSuperintendent of Schools, Texas City ISD
Rebeca Troconis
Rebeca TroconisPrincipal, Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center, Texas City ISD
Sarah Pfeiler
Sarah PfeilerEducation Consultant, Exhibit Concepts
Colleen Incandela
Colleen Incandela
Melissa Duarte
Melissa DuarteSuperintendent of Schools, Texas City ISD
Rebeca Troconis
Rebeca TroconisPrincipal, Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center, Texas City ISD
Tags:Group E
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
CEU Selection:AIA LU, IDCEC LU