Kristin Ziemke

Learning Innovation Specialist, Big Shoulders Fund

Kristin Ziemke is a teacher, staff developer, and co-author of Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action, Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom, and Connecting Comprehension and Technology.

Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry, and technology, Kristin works with schools and organizations around the world to develop learning experiences that are student-centered, personalized, and authentic.

Currently serving as a resident teacher and innovation specialist for the Big Shoulders Fund, Kristin is an Apple Distinguished Educator, National Board Certified Teacher, and Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leader. Kristin is writing her fourth book, which will be available in June. Featuring thirty educators worldwide, it focuses on the ongoing evolution of literacy.

Upcoming Presentations

Building a Book Buzz: How to Shape, Show and Share a Love of Reading, K-12

AWEsome Inquiry: Kids Want to Know!

Cultivating Lifelong Literacy: Understanding the challenges, changes, and opportunities to prepare literacy learners for tomorrow

Past Presentations

Minds Made for Thinking: Teaching Students Metacognition, Critical Thinking and How Their Brains Work

Pulling from diverse fields, including cognitive science, behavioral psychology, neuroscience, sociology, education, and organizational strategy, this workshop will identify research-based strategies we can teach students to help them understand their brains.

We Are All Artists: Stories, Students and YOU

Attendees will learn strategies for using technology to amplify student stories through classroom conversations, digital media, the arts, and more!

Teach This Now: The Evolution of Literacy in a Digital Age

This session will explore the latest research on digital literacy from OECD, IB, National Council of Teachers of English, the International Literacy Association, the Australian Literacy Educators Association, Scholastic, and more!

Daily Doses of Digital Literacy to Spark Reading, Writing, Thinking!

This jam-packed session will provide strategies to help you plan interactive lessons, differentiate with resources, and excite students with ownership and purpose.