Stephanie Conine began working as a Professional Development Specialist for GEAR UP for MY SUCCESS in June 2020. Stephanie has a B.A. in English Education from the Univerisity of Oklahoma and is currently finishing her M.A. in Educational Psychology and Technology from Oklahoma State University. Prior to arriving at K20, Stephanie has taught 6th to 8th grade English Language Arts in Belgium, Virginia, and Oklahoma. As a Professional Development Specialist, with her team her goal is to provide ongoing, high-quality professional learning activities for educators in the use of student-centered instructional practices, ultimately improving student academic readiness. Stephanie is both passionate and dedicated to creating high-quality activities for educators, which translates to growth and success in the classroom. Her favorite part about working at the K20 Center is the collaborative relationships she has gained with her cohort schools. Having lived and traveled all over the world, Stephanie and her family have settled in Oklahoma as their final stop.