Finally, a psychology teaching conference that comes to you!
TEACHING INTRO PSYCH IS TOUGH. AND IMPORTANT.
Many of us feel like we aren’t teaching Intro Psych at its best. We want this course to have meaning and impact!
IT TAKES TIME TO DESIGN THE COURSE WE WANT.
For one day, we invest in our courses, making space to learn from some of the best educators in psychology.
GOOD INVESTMENTS GROW.
Coast-to-Coast inspires transformation, so you will leave with more clarity, energy, ideas, and confidence.

REGISTER FOR
COAST-TO-COAST 2027
ONLY
$25
2026 KEYNOTES

KEYNOTE CONVO
WITH DAVE MYERS
& GARTH NEUFELD
University of Pennsylvania
Martin Seligman
Martin E. P. Seligman is often called the father of Positive Psychology, a movement that shifted psychology’s focus toward strengths, well-being, and human flourishing. A past president of the American Psychological Association, Seligman’s research on optimism, resilience, and positive interventions has redefined the field and reached audiences far beyond academia. His vision for psychology as a tool for improving lives has impacted education, health, and communities worldwide.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
University of West Florida
Jane Halonen
Jane S. Halonen is a highly respected psychology educator and leader in shaping undergraduate psychology curricula. As chair of the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, Halonen has helped define what it means to teach and learn psychology in higher education. Widely recognized for her scholarship on teaching and learning, she has been a mentor, guide, and advocate for thousands of psychology educators, leaving an enduring mark on the discipline.
PAST KEYNOTES

INVITED TEACHING DEMONSTRATORS


Ellen Carpenter
Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Ellen Carpenter earned their bachelor's degree in psychology from Oberlin College, their master's degree in sport psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and their doctorate in human factors psychology from Old Dominion University while serving as the head cross country coach. Carpenter's dissertation investigated the relationship between physical activity and working memory in an older population. Their classroom pedagogy interests include assessment, engagement and the intersection of technology and cognitive capacity. Carpenter volunteers in the community through the National Alliance on Mental Illness as a family-to-family instructor and family support group facilitator.
Re-Energizing Your Class


Emma Grisham
Duke University
Dr. Emma Grisham is teaching faculty in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. She serves as co-director of the Introductory Psychology and Costanzo Teaching Fellowship programs. She received her Ph.D. in Psychological Science with concentrations in Social Psychology and Quantitative Methods from the University of California, Irvine in 2022. Her work focuses on the practice and science of teaching. She is passionate about teaching psychology, training students to become effective teachers, and leveraging psychological research to advance pedagogy.
Implanting a Memory


Kristina Pham
Casper College
Kristina is a Psychology Instructor at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming where she teaches a broad range of courses, including General Psychology as well as Research Methods, Biological Psychology and Human Sexuality. As a teacher, Kristina strives to build relationships and engage with students through creative assessments and self-reflective grading. She is passionate about designing curriculum that utilizes creativity and choice.
Blue Book Benefits


Sara Goodman
St. John Fisher University
Sara is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. She completed a B.S. in Psychology at St. John Fisher University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology at University of California. Sara has ten years of experience teaching college level psychology courses including Intro Psych, Cognitive Psych, and Motivation and Performance Psychology. Sara’s interests in psychology include the impact of technology on cognition; self-regulation in motivation; mindset and persistence and quitting.
Bangers vs. Bops with Jessica Robinson


Jessica Robinson
St. John Fisher University
Jessica is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. She completed a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Utah, and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at the University of Rochester. She teaches primarily Intro Psych, Child and Adolescent Development, and Research Methods, with a smattering of upper-level developmental psychology courses sprinkled in. Jessica is a big believer in active learning, and works to make Psychology as cool for students as it is for her.
Bangers vs. Bops with Sara Goodman


Nikki Gonzalez
Middlesex College
Nikki is an instructor of psychology at Middlesex College in Edison, New Jersey. She received her M.A. in Psychological Services from Kean University. She teaches courses in social psychology and the psychology of death and dying at Middlesex College. Her teaching and research focus on how individuals understand loss, mortality, and meaning through a psychological lens. Gonzalez is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and self-reflection in her students, encouraging them to connect theoretical concepts to real-world human experiences.
Neurogastronomy


RachelleTannenbaum
Arundel Community College
Rachelle Tannenbaum is a Professor at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD. She primarily teaches Introduction to Psychology, which is her favorite course by far; she also teaches Developmental Psychology. She has been actively involved in training and review processes related to online learning and course design, digital accessibility, and diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. After 25 years, she's still in love with the fact that she gets paid to spend her time learning new things
Three Chapters, Three Ways to Address Power and Privilege
Intro Psych Coast-to-Coast:
A Virtual Gathering, will be held on
JANUARY 16, 2026

PACIFIC
8:45 am - 1:15 pm
MOUNTAIN
9:45 am - 2:15 pm
CENTRAL
10:45 am - 3:15 pm
EASTERN
11:45 am - 4:15 pm
OUR PLAN

January 16, 2026
11:45 AM

WELCOME
Garth & Bridgette


12:00 PM

KEYNOTE
Martin Seligman


01:00 PM

OUR TEACHERS
Round 1 Demonstrations


01:45 PM

15 MINUTE BREAK
​


02:00 PM

OUR TEACHERS
Round 2 Demonstrations


02:45 PM

KEYNOTE
Jane Halonen










_edited.jpg)





