Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Taylor Rutherford
Rutherford, Taylor
Medical Professions/Nursing Services Instructor
Chandler unified school District
Taylor Rutherford BSN, RN teaches Medical Professions / Nursing Services in the Chandler Unified School District at Basha High School. Taylor has been a nurse and nurse preceptor with a specialty in critical care for over 10 years. Taylor is finishing her master’s in nursing education this year and specializes in activity and simulation-based learning. Taylor Rutherford was awarded Teacher of the Month in Stroll Chandler-Ocotillo magazine in February of 2024. She has a personal passion in healthcare curriculum design and her favorite part of teaching is seeing those “lightbulb” moments in her students.
Sessions:
Hands-On, Minds-On: Transform Learning with Simulations
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Health Science Technologies
- Interdisciplinary
Discover how simulation-based learning can transform your CTE classroom, no matter the discipline! This professional development session balances brief instruction with interactive activities, helping you identify gaps in your curriculum and develop engaging, real-world applications. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies—both low-prep and high-impact—to boost student engagement, understanding, and career readiness. The goal is to leave with a practical simulation plan tailored to your subject area!
