2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit | Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media Creation with Claudio Zavala Jr and Jake Sandakly

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Empowering Student Creativity with Digital Media CreationClaudio Zavala Jr and Jake SandaklyAbout Claudio Zavala Jr.Claudio is an edtech and creative media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom and using digital tools to engage learners. In addition, he enjoys helping individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners build their design and build their brands. Claudio is an avid photographer and videographer. Recently, Claudio has seen his YouTube channel grow in viewership, something he is having a ton of fun doing. He is also a professional musician, a master woodworker and a graphic designer.Twitter: @ClaudioZavalaJrFacebook: facebook.com/claudiozavalajrYouTube: youtube.com/iamclaudiusInstagram: instagram.com/claudiozavalajrAbout Jake SandalkyJake was finishing his thesis on Technology for Music Education at NYU when COVID hit. Since March, he has helped teachers take deep breaths and find creative low-cost…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Student Audio Creation: Podcasting and More In and Out of the Classroom with Daniel Wang and Lila Shroff

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Student Audio Creation: Podcasting and More In and Out of the ClassroomDaniel Wang and Lila ShroffAbout DanielDaniel Wang is a senior at Holmdel High School. He first created his own podcast in 8th grade and since then, he started three more! Most recently, he created Student Podcasts, a first-of-its-kind podcasting curriculum that was intended for students at his local library. But because of the coronavirus, he brought the guide online for students all around the world. In his free time, he loves to edit his own podcasts and hang out with his friends.Twitter: @StudentPodcastsInstagram: @StudentPodcastsWebsite: studentpodcasts.comAbout LilaLila Shroff is currently in South Korea on a gap year before starting at Stanford University next fall. She is a lifelong storyteller and is deeply interested in the intersection of media, business, politics, and technology. Lila…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Music For Liberation with Deron Hall and Friends

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Music For LiberationDeron Hall and FriendsAbout DeronDeron has developed and led multi-million dollar social impact strategies executed by schools, nonprofits, philanthropies and others. A french hornist turned arts administrator, he began his arts admin journey as a senior leader of Cincinnati Outreach Music Project. Deron now serves as Assistant Director for Youth Programs at Carnegie Hall where he directs the teen strategies in and out of justice settings. His new project, Music for Liberation, aligns musicians, brands, and philanthropies to implement pathways to human flourishing for the oppressed. Website: musicliberates.orgInstagram: @musicliberatesallTwitter: @musicliberatesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deron-h-baba974aAbout Zekiel Zekiel Nicholson is a co-founder of entertainment company Since The 80s. His company delves in music management, label and publishing services. Since The 80s strives to be on the ground when it comes to fostering community around creating new industry pipelines.Website: sincethe80s.comTwitter: @zekest80sInstagram: @zekest80sLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zekieln/About Falu Falu…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Putting the Arts in STEAM to Empower Student Voice with Jeannine Flores and Tim Needles

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Putting the Arts in STEAM to Empower Student VoiceJeannine Flores and Tim NeedlesAbout TimTim Needles is an artist, educator & author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum. He teaches art/media at Smithtown School District, is a TEDx speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Art Museum & Norman Rockwell Museum. He’s a National Geographic Certified Teacher, ISTE PLN Leader, and Adobe Creative Educator and is the recipient of ISTE’s Creativity Award, NAEA’s Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award.Twitter: @TimNeedlesFacebook: facebook.com/TimNeedlesYouTube: youtube.com/TimNeedlesTikTok: TikTok.com/@TimNeedlesAbout JeannineMs. Jeannine Flores is the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Arts & STEAM Coordinator in the Center for Distance and Online Learning. She has been in education for 23 years, is an alum of California…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them Learn with Marcus Blackwell and Bob Habersat

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Music to Reach Students and Help Them LearnMarcus Blackwell & Bob HabersatAbout MarcusMarcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum and app taught through music. Marcus used to fear math until he connected it to his passion of playing the piano. This led to receiving a B.S. in mathematics from Morehouse college while also playing professional gospel piano since the age of 16.Students are not performing well in mathematics, and Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace learning. His company is designed to go into the school systems and homes to work directly with students connecting the mathematical dots where the traditional methods of teaching fall short. Marcus believes that its creativity that best reaches students and…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student Identity with Micaela Blei and Onnesha Roychoudhuri

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Who’s Listening? A Conversation about Storytelling in the Classroom and Student IdentityMicaela Blei and Onnesha RoychoudhuriAbout MicaelaMicaela Blei, PhD, is a storyteller, educator and story editor based in Kingston, NY. She's a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner, former Director of Education for The Moth and former third grade teacher who has told stories, taught storytelling workshops and hosted shows around the world. She has given keynotes and research talks on storytelling and empathy at conferences and universities nationwide. Find out more about her upcoming online courses and hear her stories at micaelablei.com.Twitter: @mbleiFacebook: facebook.com/themicaelableiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micaelableiWebsite: micaelablei.com About OnneshaOnnesha Roychoudhuri is a writer and educator with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. She regularly leads writing and storytelling workshops at organizations and universities across the country. Her writing has…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Using Improv and Theater Techniques to Unlock Creativity with Natasha Jain and Batsheva Frankel

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Improv and Theater Techniques to Unlock CreativityNatasha Jain and Batsheva FrankelAbout NatashaNatasha is a British-born actor in Hong Kong. She has been involved in a variety of independent and well-known theatre productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the world premiere of The Butcher by Andrew Biss. Natasha directed her first stage performance in September 2019. She is also a voice-over artist and a radio presenter and works as a freelance drama instructor. She recently launched her own business working with people/companies to help them unwind and de-stress using theatre techniques. Instagram: @jaineyjain LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natasha-jain-4a771823/ Youtube: YouTube.com/TashTalksAbout BatshevaBatsheva Frankel, MAT, is the producer and host of the podcast Overthrowing Education, and a veteran educator of over 25 years. As an educational consultant, she has given workshops for universities, conferences, schools and other organizations across…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Creating Strong Student Voices with Public Speaking Techniques with Tatiana Rodriguez and Tara Skiba

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Your Voice Is a Tool: Tips for Maximizing Spoken VoiceTatiana Rodriguez and Tara SkibaAbout TatianaTatiana loves teaching. The opportunity to influence a student's life and vice versa is powerful. She believes that life is a gift, learning should be fun and investing in the next generation matters.You'll find her smiling in college classrooms building up strong student leaders and also in corporate classrooms encouraging professionals with growth mindsets. She is a lifelong learner and creative so outside of these spaces, you'll find her connecting with others on new ideas, taking classes and enjoying nature.Twitter: @tatiana_teachesLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/hellotatianarodriguezYouTube: Tatiana's YouTube ChannelAbout TaraDr. Tara Skiba is a graduate of Rutgers University with her Ed.D. in the Design of Learning Environments, Ed.M. in English Education, and B.A. in English. In addition, Dr. Skiba holds her New Jersey…

11Nov 2025 by Karly Moura

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the Classroom with Wayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet Billham

2020 Soundtrap Edu Summit

Using Songwriting to Inspire and Equip Students in the ClassroomWayne Watts, Rowena Atkins and Scarlet BillhamAbout Rowena11 years ago Rowena Atkins launched Song Academy, with the mission of helping every child find their voice. Song Academy is a unique creative outlet for young people to express themselves and be heard through writing their own original songs. The Song Academy Young Songwriter competition is the leading competition for aspiring young songwriters. Judges include Tom Odell, Chris Difford, Imelda May, Miranda Cooper & Harley Sulé. Other songwriting programmes include songwriting clubs, holiday workshops and tailored school workshops.Twitter: @songacademyUKFacebook: facebook.com/songacademyUKInstagram: @song_academyYouTube: Song Academy UKAbout ScarletScarlet, a songwriting leader at Song Academy, is a professional musician, songwriter and actor. Scarlet graduated from The BRIT School of Performing Arts and now performs as a musician across the country. She…