Held at: 

Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus (45 minutes north of Indianapolis)

1815 E. Morgan St. Kokomo, IN 46901, Health Professions Building

4900West. 

HASTI provides a one-day professional development opportunity for ALL practicing teachers and pre-service science teachers as well as the administration and instructional coaches that support them. We all know how hard it is to be a teacher and that having the right support network is extremely important to teacher retention. During this one-day event, Indiana teachers will lead workshop-style breakout sessions, introducing and sharing their classroom experiences and how they made it through their first five years of teaching. These workshops are focused on identifying the needs of new and pre-service teachers, sharing ideas and best practices, and, indeed coming alongside our colleagues to build community, connection, and a network of support. 

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tammy Greene

Dr. Tammy Greene is the Dean of Health Sciences at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, where she leads programs in Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Paramedic Science, and more.  A first-generation college student with a Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, Dr. Greene began her career teaching anatomy and human biology—experiences that continue to shape her approach to education today. She is also the founder and co-chair of her campus Center for Teaching and Learning, where she champions faculty development focused on inclusive and innovative instruction.  With a background in both science and teaching, Dr. Greene is passionate about supporting STEM educators at all levels and creating learning environments that prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.

Strands for the 2025 HASTI Mini-Conference

• Pre-service teachers 

• • Proposals in this strand will include ideas, management strategies, tips, and lessons that a pre-service educator can implement in their science classroom or elementary classroom to ensure that the teaching of science standards is being met.

• STEM

• • This strand will encompass ideas, lessons, and classroom tested ideas that include two or more of the STEM domains and that could be easily replicated in other classrooms.

• NGSS Bootcamp

• • Proposals in this strand will include lessons that have been previously used in classrooms and are tied to NGSS standards.  Proposals will also include an introduction to the NGSS standards, tips for reading and understanding them, and an exploration of NGSS websites.

• Science in Science of Reading

• • This strand will include proposals that help elementary and middle school teachers include science in Science of Reading lessons.  Proposals should show the connection between science and literacy and include children’s literature and hands-on science activities.

• Science Olympiad
• Proposals in this strand will address Science Olympiad topics and encourage teachers to join Science Olympiad as a coach or mentor.  Share lesson ideas, ideas for coaching and mentoring, and how you engage students.

READY TO ATTEND?

Registration - $40 for teachers in years 1-5, $20 for pre-service teachers 

Registration Limit - 200 participants

Registration fee includes lunch.  

There will be NO onsite registration due to limited space.

Payment 

Payment is expected once registration is completed online.  Payment completes registration.  Payment is made either through credit card, check or an approved purchase order.

Mail checks to: 

Greg McCurdy

PO Box 383

New Albany, IN  47150-2367

Purchase Orders

Purchase orders will be accepted.  A copy of the signed purchase order including the correct amount approved must be mailed in  or emailed.  Payment is expected prior to the conference.

Mail or email these forms to:

Kristen Poindexter

4900 East 79th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46250

executivedirector@hasti.org