BIOGRAPHY

Cynthia is the founder and CEO of Alive Studios Zoo, an award-winning company that uses patented, augmented reality technology (3D without the glasses) to teach foundational reading and math skills.  As the “Chief Zoo Keeper,” Alive Studios Zoo has been honored as Best of Show at ISTE 2019 and featured on ABC World News Now.  Cynthia has been showcased in various newspapers and magazines, including The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, and Inc.  Her previous company, Logical Choice Technologies, was named one of the Top 40 EdTech Companies in America, Top 15 Fastest Growing EdTech Women-Owned Companies in North America and profiled in the Inc. 500.   

With a B.S. in Elementary Education, certification in Memory and Classroom Learning, graduate of MIT’s “Birthing of Giants” entrepreneurial program, and mother whose adopted sons from Latvia struggled with English language acquisition, Cynthia has been passionate about creating innovative technologies to increase engagement and learning.  Working with educators across the U.S. and in 26 countries worldwide, Cynthia’s goal is to help teachers build the foundational literacy and math skills that all children need for continued success inside and outside the classroom.

Cynthia currently resides in Georgia with her husband, Ron, Alive Studios CTO.  She is the mother of 4, Nonna of 2, and personal zoo keeper of her brood of chickens and one crazy rooster. 

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

“Teacherverance!” Reigniting the Purpose and Gumption Behind Why You Do What You Do

Teaching is hard! From the kindergartener bouncing off the walls, to the moody middle schooler, to the apathetic senior with a severe case of senioritis, teachers persevere.  When the state adds more paperwork, changes the standards, and revises the evaluation model, teachers persevere.  When politics create educational divides and a global pandemic alters education like never before, teachers persevere.

Alive Studios’ CEO, Cynthia Kaye, shares her story of perseverance through her own personal struggles navigating  as a business owner and a mother of struggling readers. Her story will inspire you to remember why you do what you do. She’ll provide you with brain-based strategies to help you and your students bolster your emotional wellness to successfully handle life's stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Cynthia’s story will help you reignite the passions that led you into education and remind you that your impact extends far beyond the classroom! 

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