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Amber Hinkel
Digital Innovation Specialist
Collier County Public Schools

Amber Hinkel is a Digital Innovation Specialist based in Florida, dedicated to enhancing educational practices through technology. With a Master's degree in Instructional Technology, she brings 20 years of experience in public education, focusing on integrating innovative solutions to improve learning outcomes. As a proud member of the FCTIL Board, she actively contributes to shaping the future of technology in education. Her passion for empowering educators and students alike drives her commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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Welcome to the Creativity Crossroads, where imagination, wonder, learning, and creativity intersect! Part project showcase, part art and making lab, experience how educators from across the country are bringing the joy of learning to life through creativity. Join us for daily programming in the Creativity Crossroad, where you’ll find…

The Creators Collective
Wander through The Creators Collective, a showcase of original student works from the ISTE+ASCD community. See how educators have brought creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking to learning through an exploration of the students' projects. Engage with the projects through activities, learning prompts, or hands-on participation.

The Sunshine Studio
Imagine, experiment, and create in the Sunshine Studio with daily drop-in art making led by local artists and artist educators. Each day will bring a new hands-on activity to inspire your creative spirit. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for an hour to participate in individual and community projects. Check the daily Creativity Crossroads Studio schedule for details.

Visit the Creativity Crossroads daily to connect with fellow creators in the ISTE+ASCD community. Your space to fuel creativity, celebrate joy in learning, and nurture your creative spirit through hands-on making!


The Creativity Crossroads is made possible by all of these amazing, creative, and innovative educators – thanks for sharing your and your students' creative works!

Alejandra Garza - Latin American School of Monterrey, Mexico
Amber Hinkel - Collier County Public Schools, FL
Carly Jezik, Virginia McNamara, Adrianne Grant - St. Joseph's School for the Deaf, NY
Carolina Seiden, Lark Keeler - Saint Andrew's School, FL
Christi Llanes - Oasis Elementary North, FL
Deann Poleon - Lake Shore CSD, NY
Emily Thomas - Northeast Metro Intermediate School District, MN
Heather Brown - East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, IL
Jen Stauffer - Hopkins School, CT
Kathryn Hofmann - Timbers Elementary, TX
Katie Chirhart - South Highlands Elementary Magnet, LA
Kim Zajac, Manuel Herrera, Dan Ryder, Matthew Winters - Play, Create, Connect: A Universal Learning Space ISTE+ASCD Playground
Larissa Giacomán - St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, VA
Marcela Silva - Irish International School, Mexico
Marina Pisto-Lombardo, Alana Winnick - Pocantico Hills Central School District, NY
SeungHee Joo - The School at Columbia University, NY
Tim Needles, Matt Dombrowski - Smithtown School District, NY & UCF School of Visual Arts & Design, FL