August 8-10, 2022
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Shenandoah High School
49346 Seneca Lake Rd, Sarahsville, OH 43779
Contact your district administrator to inquire about any prepaid slots and promo codes your district may have or contact help@jason.org.
Keynote Speakers & Guest Presenters
James Ruble, Director, Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition (AOMC)
James Ruble, Director, Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition (AOMC)
Ruble is an entrepreneurial leader in manufacturing with over 15 years of experience creating solutions for education, workforce development and business. Prior to this role, Ruble served in local adult education and economic development roles for the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at The University of Tennessee as well as the Director of the Ohio MEP. While at the University of Tennessee, Ruble won “Collaboration of The Year Award” for efforts that helped Industry to understand and connect with university resources. He also has classroom experience, having served as the Engineering and Design instructor for Tolles Career Center where he won the ACTE “Outstanding New Teacher or the Year” award. Ruble, holds a Masters of Educational Leadership, a Masters of Business Administration as well as a Bachelors degree in Technical Management and Associates degree in Quality Technology.
Elizabeth King, Machinist, Micro Machine Works, Inc.
Elizabeth King, Machinist, Micro Machine Works, Inc.
Elizabeth King is currently employed as a machinist at Micro Machine Works. King graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. She earned an associates degree in Welding from Washington State Community College in 2018, and completed a three year apprenticeship in Industrial Technology through the Robert C. Byrd Institute in 2022. King has been a member of the WV Air National Guard as a medic since 2013. She taught welding for women at the Athens Makerspace for a year.
Dan Leffingwell, Executive Director of Special Projects and Student Services, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board , OH
Dan Leffingwell, Executive Director of Special Projects and Student Services, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board
Leffingwell, who has been at the forefront of taking the district to new heights, has been named the 2022 Ohio Superintendent of the Year by the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA).
“I am both surprised and excited to receive this award and honor,” said Leffingwell upon learning of the recognition. “This is truly not something I ever considered as a possibility.
Featured Content
JASON for Elementary
Recycling
Early Childhood in STEM
Round Table Discussion School-Industry Partnerships
A.R.G.O. Math
Community Engagement Through Design Thinking & Problem Based Learning
VR Career Readiness
Best Practices In STEM
Conference Schedule
August 8th - Optional Field Adventures (Choose One)
Participants will meet onsite and provide their own transportation - carpooling highly recommended!
Join us for the insider’s tour as we explore advanced manufacturing right here in Ohio and how companies have leveraged technologies through time to help advance quality and efficiency. We’ll meet key personnel, hear their stories, and get a chance to look “inside”. How has technology changed over time for these industries and what skills and knowledge sets will students need to be competitive in the workforce?
Option 1 - 10:00am - 4:00pm (Times subject to slight tweaking!)
Featured Host:
Josh Zido
Engineering Manager, Aftermarket Solutions – Cambridge
Josh has been employed by Aftermarket Solutions – Cambridge (formerly Detroit Diesel) for 14 years, holding a variety of positions including Process Engineer and Business Development Manager. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Kettering University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Wheeling Jesuit
University. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has worked primarily in the heavy-duty truck sector producing truck cabs, engine components and complete engines. Josh has also been involved in design and development of custom equipment that is used throughout various remanufacturing facilities within the NAFTA region. Through these projects, he has learned project management, machine design, and controls integration concepts. He looks forward to sharing the knowledge and experiences that he has gained over the years in various manufacturing environments.
Fernanda Pereira
Factory Performance & Reliability Manager
Fernanda joined Cambridge Colgate in May 2021. Her main areas of focus are driving automation, systems integration and analytics for data-driven decisions.
Her previous role was Senior Improvement Engineer in the Isocyanates Tech Center at Dow Chemical, where she worked since 2011.
Fernanda holds a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, a Masters of Business Administration, and a Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Dan Hooper
Factory Performance & Reliability Coordinator
Dan joined Cambridge Colgate plant in 1998. Dan worked in Natural Gas / Propane Measurement and Production Control prior to Colgate. Dan began his Colgate career as a maintenance electrician and then transitioned to a resource position 4 years later and was responsible for the plant equipment calibration program. In 2009, Dan became a team leader in the site’s sulphonation process where he led the teams through process changes to high active formulas. Now Dan is focused on workforce development and training as part of the plant’s Factory Performance and Reliability team. Dan holds an Associates Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology from Zane State College and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology from Kent State University.
Option 2 - 10:00am - 2:00pm (Times subject to slight tweaking!)
Featured Host:
Linn Yost
Owner, Micro Machine Works, Inc. - Barlow
Not only is Linn the owner of a company that he built from the ground up, he is also the President of the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition (AOMC), an industry sector partnership of manufacturing companies and organizations connecting passionate people with practical experiences and successful careers. Linn currently serves on the Boards of the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) Apprentice Works Program; Building Bridges 2 Careers (BB2C); and the Curriculum Advisory & Business Advisory Boards of many high schools and community colleges in Southeast Ohio. Prior to becoming owner of Micro Machine Works, Inc., Linn served in a variety of other roles including Past International Manager of Strata-Vision, Inc. - a Division of Nowsco Well Service in Calgary, Alberta Canada and a manufacturer and operator of downhole video inspection equipment primarily for the oil and gas industries. As Owner and Founder of Strata-Vision, Inc. in Barlow, Ohio, Linn and his video team documented the first horizontal well in the United States. He served 8 years in the US Navy as a Photographer in the US Navy, and is an Eagle Scout and past Scout Master.
August 9th-10th Schedule of Events
August 9th Day 1: Schedule
| 8:00-8:25am | Check-in (Foyer) | |
| 8:30-8:45am | Welcomes (Auditorium) |
JASON Learning, Dan Leffingwell, Executive Director of Special Projects and Student Support, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board, Rebecca Safko, Executive Director and Janell Comstock, Grant Project Manager, Ohio Valley Employment Resource
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| 8:45-9:45am | Keynote Address (Auditorium) |
James Ruble, Director of the Appalachian Ohio Manufactures’ Coalition
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| 9:50am – 4:00pm | Training Sessions |
(Choose Between the All-day Training Session or Breakout Sessions)
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All-day Special Training Session:
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| 9:50am-4:00pm | Sensors Are Essential (Arduino) |
(Grades 8-12) May be modified for grades 6-7.
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OR Breakout Sessions:
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| 9:50-11:50am | Breakout Sessions A |
Overview of JASON’s Early Childhood Series (Grades PK-2)
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JASON for Newcomers (Grades 3-12)
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Where’s the Math? Featuring ARGO Algebra (Grades 6-12)
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An Introduction to Design Thinking & JASON’s Entrepreneurial Challenges (Grades 3-12; may be modified for younger audiences)
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Roundtable Discussion: OH Workforce & Advance Manufacturing (Superintendents, Community Partners & Educators)
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| 11:55am-12:55pm | Lunch (Cafeteria) | |
| 1:00-2:15pm | Breakout Sessions B |
STEM Habits of Mind with JASON’s Early Childhood Collection: STEM & Bloom (Grades PK-2)
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Overview of JASON’s Recycling Activities Collection (Grades K-8)
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Explore JASON’s Life Science Themed Resources and Collections with Interdisciplinary Connections (Grades 6-12)
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Introduction to JASON’s CTE Collection: HVAC; Broadband Internet; Civil Engineering (Grades 8-12)
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The Workforce and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and OhioMeansJobs Centers
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| 2:20-3:35pm | Breakout Sessions C |
STEM Habits of Mind with JASON’s Early Childhood Collection: The Physics Fair (Grades PK-2)
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Dive into JASON’s Immersion Learning Adventure Series (Grades 3-5)
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Overview of the JASON Coaches Program (Grades PK-12)
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Explore JASON’s Physical Science Themed Resources and Collections with Interdisciplinary Connections (Grades 6-12)
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OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Reality Stop – Virtual Reality Career Exploration & Training) (Grades 9-12)
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| 3:40-4:00pm |
Share Session & Closing Remarks (Auditorium)
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August 10th Day 2: Schedule
| 8:00-8:25am | Check-in (Foyer) | |
| 8:30-8:45am | Welcomes (Auditorium) |
JASON Learning, Dan Leffingwell, Executive Director of Special Projects and Student Support, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board, Rebecca Safko, Executive Director and Janell Comstock, Grant Project Manager, Ohio Valley Employment Resource
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| 8:45-9:45am | Keynote Address (Auditorium) |
“Cracking the Code”: Best Practices in Realigning Schools PK-12 STEM to Workforce Readiness, Dan Leffingwell, Executive Director of Special Projects and Student Support, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board
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All-day Special Training Session:
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See full descriptions: Here | |
| 9:50am – 2:15pm | Training Sessions |
(Choose Between the All-day Training Session or Breakout Sessions)
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| 9:50am-2:15pm | Details Make All the Difference |
(Grades 8-12) May be modified for grades 6-7.
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OR Breakout Sessions:
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See full descriptions: Here | |
| 9:50-10:50am | Breakout Sessions D |
Best Practices & Share Session: JASON’s Early Childhood Series (Grades PK-2)
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Best Practices & Share Session: JASON for Elementary (Grades K-5)
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Best Practices & Share Session: JASON for Secondary (Grades 6-12)
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| Safety & Security in the Cyberworld (Grades 4-12) | ||
| 10:55-11:55am | Breakout Sessions E | Guest Speaker: Elizabeth King, Machinist, Micro Machine Works, Inc. |
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Using Real World Scenarios to Engage Business in the Classroom (Building Bridges to Careers)
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Washington County Career Center’s Mobile Equipment Display
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| 11:55am-12:55pm | Lunch (Cafeteria) |
Note, participants may visit Washington County Career Center’s Mobile Equipment Display during lunch!
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| 1:00-2:15pm | Breakout Sessions F |
STEM Habits of Mind with JASON’s Early Childhood Collection: Water, Wind & Weather (Grades PK-2)
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Real-World Problem Based Learning (PBL) (Grades 3-12)
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ARGO Geometry: Tiny Houses! (Grades 6-12)
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Explore JASON’s Earth Science themed resources and collections with interdisciplinary connections (Grades 6-12)
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VR Headsets & Career Readiness (Grades 9-12)
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| 2:20-2:30 |
Share Session & Closing Remarks (Auditorium)
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| 2:30-4:00pm |
Optional Tours of Noble Local’s New Agricultural Center and Advanced Manufacturing & Medical Labs (Buses will transport participants to and from tour locations and Shenandoah HS)
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Special Feature
Training sessions in two new CTE modules developed specifically for Ohio Advanced Manufacturing Pathways will be offered: Sensors are Essential (Arduino) & Details Make All the Difference (process technician concepts).
Click below to learn more
Coming in from Out of Town?
Here is a list of hotels local to Cambridge and Caldwell:
Cambridge Hotels
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cambridge
2035 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 421-4988
Hampton Inn Cambridge
8775 Georgetown Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-0600
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cambridge
8700 Dozer Rd, Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-8700
Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge
61595 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 421-4177
Caldwell Hotels
Comfort Inn & Suites
44380 W Hills Ln, Caldwell, OH 43724
(740) 365-4192
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell
43945 Marietta Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724
(740) 305-0082
Best Western Caldwell Inn
44128 Fairground Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724
(740) 732-7599
JASON Regional Conference Partners
