Billy Spicer

Billy currently teaches inLake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 in suburban Chicago. After spending a decade teaching 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, Billy currently serves students and teachers as an instructional coach. He recently spent time in the Bahamas with theShedd Aquarium where he lived on a research vessel for a week conducting scientific inquiry. Prior to teaching in Lake Zurich he worked at Walt Disney World as a member of theAnimal Programs department in entertaining, educating, and inspiring conservation action. He facilitates a passion for literacy, passionate learning, and social media to discover creative ways for students to meet their individual learning needs. Authentic and purposeful technology integration is a non-negotiable aspect in providing students with the tools to be successful. He has enjoyed sharing and learning as a presenter on a local, regional, and national level and has presented at many events including ICE, SLICE, ICE CHIP, NICE, SAMRi Camp, ISTE, MBEI, FETC, and iEngage. Billy earned his BA in Elementary Education atIllinois State University and a MA in Literacy and Reading fromBenedictine University. He also enjoys hot dogs, coffee, and his ever growing collection of records. To learn more about his interests and passions in and out of the classroom, follow him on Twitter-@MrBillySpicer