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June 16th Meetup: AI in Education with Lisa Berghoff

Date Tuesday, June 16 · 7:15 PM
Location Nerds Like Me
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Nerds Like Me – June 16th Meetup

Welcome to our next gathering of AI, data, and product enthusiasts. Expect lively conversation, hands-on demos, and plenty of opportunities to grow your network.

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Event Details
  • Date: Tuesday, June 16th
  • Time: 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM
  • Location: Highwood, IL (exact venue shared after you RSVP)

We always go to venues that either serve or allow food to be ordered in.

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Sponsorship: HELP!

A single round of drinks—or even light snacks—goes a long way toward fueling conversation. If your company can underwrite refreshments, we’ll highlight their support in event remarks and follow-up communications. Reply to this message or DM Jonathan to explore options.

Featured Speaker: Lisa Berghoff, Director of Instructional Technology

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Bio:
Lisa Berghoff M.Ed. is an unwavering champion for struggling students, specializing in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). She serves as Director of Instructional Technology in Township High School District 113 in Highland Park, Illinois. She holds a Master of Education from National-Louis University and is an ISTE Certified Educator. Her certifications include Google Vids, Pear Deck Certified Coach, Google Certified Coach/Presenter, Schoology Champion and Ambassador, Google Education Certified Innovator/Trainer, and Type75 Administration/LBS1 from the Illinois State Board of Education. She has presented at IDEAcon (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance) and participated in the AI Educators Consortium, with recent focus on the Department of Labor’s AI Literacy Framework and the evolving role of AI in edtech.

LinkedIn: Lisa Berghoff

Discussion:
In this talk, we’ll explore the deliberate use of AI in educational settings. Drawing from principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Lisa will share intentional strategies for integrating AI tools to support diverse learners, enhance inclusivity, and drive effective teaching outcomes. Expect interactive insights on practical edtech applications, potential pitfalls to avoid, and hands-on examples from her work in instructional

Presentation Link –> Click Here

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What You Can Do Now
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See you soon, both familiar faces and first-timers alike.

Jonathan Shertok
“The Nerd”

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