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Date/Time: October 31, 2025 | 8:30 – 9:30 am
Room: 166-167
Audience: Educators / Teachers
Call to Action:
Leave with actionable insights to transform learning communities into hubs of innovation.
Abstract: In an era of AI disruption, students need more than academic knowledge—they need human skills to thrive. This session explores the power of prosocial learning communities in preparing students for future careers. Discover dynamic instructional practices that integrate cognitive and social-emotional skill development. Engage in dialogue on empowering teacher growth and explore innovative ways to assess student progress beyond traditional metrics.
Learning Objectives:
Community Engagement
Connecting the educational plan to the vision of the community and the District.
Bill is the CEO of Meteor Education and a nationally recognized leader in the design and implementation of high-impact learning environments and experiences. Since 2001, Bill has led Meteor’s growth from serving just 12 school districts in Florida to partnering with more than 1,000 districts annually across the United States. Under his leadership, Meteor was named one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the U.S. in 2023, ranking #33, in recognition of its educational impact and strong company culture.
Bill’s current focus is on developing measured learning environments—dynamic ecosystems that empower teachers to foster more ProSocial, connected learning communities. This work integrates physical design, pedagogical strategy, and behavioral insights to support meaningful instruction and student growth.
Before entering the education field, Bill earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of Florida and later completed his MBA. He began his career in chemical manufacturing, R&D, and plant operations, where he was awarded three patents related to silicones in cosmetics. He went on to purchase and lead a family-owned business, setting the foundation for his two-decade commitment to transforming education.
Bill is the co-author of two influential books—Humanizing the Education Machine and Whole: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive—and is an Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP), collaborating with educators and researchers to integrate space and pedagogy in support of student outcomes.
He lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife of 30 years, Christa. They have three adult children and recently welcomed their first grandchild, Oliver James Latham, born in December 2024. Bill is active in his local church and is a 4th-degree black belt and national taekwondo competitor and instructor. He and Christa enjoy exploring Scotland and other hiking destinations together whenever they can.
Dr. Page Dettmann is passionate about preparing students for success in an unpredictable world. As Meteor Education’s Chief Education Evangelist, she collaborates with district administrators, architects, and design teams to create learning spaces that aren’t just classrooms, but powerful instructional tools – spaces that invite curiosity, spark collaboration, and activate students’ social brains.
She believes learning thrives in ProSocial learning communities where students engage in dialogue, debate, and shared idea-building. In collaborative teams, learners don’t just absorb facts—they wrestle with concepts, challenge assumptions, and construct meaning together. This dynamic exchange deepens understanding, strengthens academic mastery, and builds essential social and emotional intelligence.
As a district executive in Sarasota County, FL, Page led a successful transformation of middle school culture, shifting from traditional instruction to interactive, hands-on learning. She empowered dynamic educator teams to design experiences that integrated academic rigor with social and emotional learning. In these vibrant ProSocial learning communities, students engage in rich conversations, sharpen critical thinking, and learn to navigate the give-and-take of teamwork—all while becoming stronger communicators and problem-solvers.
Page holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management from the University of Oregon, is a certified A4LE Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP), and serves as a faculty member for the international ALEP certification program.
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