Virtual Conference on kids' education for proactive parents
January 22-23, 2022
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Session 1
Session 2
10:00 AM
Using a summer program to explore fit college application
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Education in art and engineering designer in contemporary world after pandemic
Education in Europe
Storytelling
as a teaching method
How the Pandemic Changed College Admissions Landscape
Is your child afraid of Math?
Dyscalculia could be the culprit
STUDENT-ATHLETES: Do you want to play a sport in college? Get a head start!
Math Olympiads
in American education system
SSAT, SAT, ISEE - what’s behind the acronyms. The last changes.
Clothing as self-expression. Teens’ messages and their psychological portraits through dressing up
Ways for funding college education
Entrepreneurship for Generation XYZ
Upper Elementary and Middle School. Math curriculums
Creative Thinking with TRIZ course.
Practical session.

More than an IDEA
“How to know if your child would benefit from special education supports"
How parents can influence school policies
January 22, Saturday
Speakers:
Julia Barr and Yelena Kadeykina,
Director of Education and CEO and Founder Hermiona Education
Speaker: Ksenia Smirnova,
Education Program Manager MSM Czech Republic
Speaker: Masha Markus,
founder Markus Education Int.
Speaker: Katie Andersen,
College counselor for Student-Athletes
Speakers:
Yulia Garvanovic, Сollege prep tutor
Irina Frumkin, Imath. Corp
Speaker: Lev Agranovich,
President of AGS TAX GROUP CORPORATION IRS Enrolled Agent, Forensic Accountant
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Speaker: Irina Frumkin,
Imath. Corp
Speaker: Lisa Eisenberg,
LMSW Eisenberg & Co. LLC - owner
Speaker: Marina Raybman,
Creative director and teacher at Chestnut Hill Art Academy
Speaker: Lani Peterson,
Psychologist (Dr.)
Speaker: Dr. Natalija Proskura,
Mathematician, Doctor of Philosophy
Speaker: Tatyana Felikson,
RSM Online Competition, Principal
Speakers:
Jo Paoletti, Professor Emeritus American Studies University of Maryland
Anastasiya Tsvetikova,
personal stylist, Style Impress
Speaker: Dmitriy Peregudov,
Serial Internet Entrepreneur
Speaker: Yulia Zhamgotseva,
Certified TRIZ-pedagogy teacher. Creative Thinking Educator for bilingual children
Speaker: Mira Belenkiy,
Belenkiy Consultants
Session 1
Session 2
10:00 AM
Navigating online learning
from Khan Academy
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Non STEM professions within the business school. Myths, prospects, opportunities
How to pick a university: ranking vs fit?
Supporting a Healthy Mind: How parents can support and promote their child's mental health
Study in the UK! Advantages and opportunities for American students.
Snapchat, Omegle, Roblox, Oh My! “Raising healthy digital citizens in a tech world”
Best Kept Secrets of the College Admissions: What Schools Don’t Want You to Know
Cognitive Development for children while playing with Lego
Benefits of Boarding Schools
Crypto market for teenagers
Loans and Groans:
What Are You Borrowing?
Time Off: Planning leisure and vacations for multi-age family groups
January 23, Sunday
Speaker: Kristen DiCerbo,
The Chief Learning Officer
at Khan Academy
Speakers:
Julia Barr and Yelena Kadeykina,
Director of Education and CEO and Founder Hermiona Education
Speakers:
Lusine Galajyan, Anush Aghabalyan,
Co-founders of EduCompass Consulting
Speaker: Anya Ilkys,
Ed.D. Candidate, MBA, MS CollegeCoach.US, Founder and Principal Consultant
Speaker: Masha Markus,
Founder Markus Education Int.
Speaker: Anya Ilkys,
Ed.D. Candidate, MBA, MS CollegeCoach.US, Founder and Principal Consultant
Speaker: Dr. Atefeh Yazdanparast,
Serial Internet Entrepreneur
Speaker: Patricia Wheeler Shea,
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Speaker: Lisa Eisenberg,
LMSW Eisenberg & Co. LLC - owner
Speaker: Dr. Karina Moisieienko,
Phd in Psychology Founder Children Development Center "Mind Invest"
Speaker: Max Risman,
Portfolio Manager at Claragh Mountain Investments LP
Speaker: Viktoria Burdman,
Writter/ blogger at Celebrate the Weekend
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SPEAKERS
Anya Ilkys
Ed.D. Candidate, MBA, MS CollegeCoach.US, Founder and Principal Consultant

Best Kept Secrets of the College Admissions: What Schools Don’t Want You to Know. Loans and Groans: What Are You Borrowing?
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Children's education and socio-emotional development are a top priority for many parents, which is why the Upgrade team works tirelessly to bring you the most essential and relative content for the second year in a row.
Our speakers are:
• professionals within the education system
• college advisors
• financial specialists.
The conference will feature TWO FULL DAYS of information: 25 hours of lectures, discussion panels and presentations from our subject matter experts.
The Upgrade Conference presents a great opportunity for parents to find answers to a multitude of questions and communicate with presenters and peers.
Scroll down to find information from our previous conference.
You have school-aged children
You want to know more about kids' socio-emotional and core skills development
You want to meet educators from a variety of schools
Learn more about
SSAT, SAT, ISEE
You are interested in speaking with a college advisor
Curious about college funding solutions
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Speakers January, 2021
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