Page Keeley is an internationally recognized leader in science education, best known for developing the Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series and the Formative Assessment—Practical Strategies Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning series (the "FACTs books"). Her pioneering work in understanding student thinking and teaching for conceptual understanding began in 1992, leading to the widespread adoption of her assessment probes and formative assessment techniques by educators globally. Today, she works as an independent consultant, speaker, and author, providing professional development on science and STEM formative assessment.

Keeley taught middle and high school science for 15 years, during which she was honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching (1992) and the Milken National Distinguished Educator Award (1993). In 2008, she was elected the 63rd President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of K-12, university, and informal science educators. She has also received numerous awards for her leadership in science education professional development.

Keeley holds a B.S. in Life Sciences/pre-veterinary studies and an M.Ed in Science Education. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys travel, photography, equestrian sports, and exploring nature with her four grandchildren. She and her husband reside in Fort Myers, Florida, and spend summers in Wickford, Rhode Island.

Conference Session List

Thursday, October 16: Workshop day - choice of two 3 hour workshops - one before lunch and one after lunch.

8:30 - 11:30 am Concurrent session workshops 

Lunch on your own 

1 - 4 pm Concurrent session workshops

5-6 pm Exhibitor Hall

6 - 8 pm 50th Anniversary Reception & Awards at Williamson Family Farms

Friday, October 17  - 50 minute sessions

8:00-8:50 Breakout Session 1

9:00-9:50 Breakout Session 2

9:50-10:40 Exhibit Hall Visit & Morning Snacks

10:40-11:30 Breakout Session 3

11:45-12:45 Luncheon & Speaker: Page Keeley

1:00-1:50 Breakout Session 4

2:00-2:50 Breakout Session 5

2:50-3:10 Exhibit Hall Visit & Afternoon Snacks

3:10-4:00 Breakout Session 6

4:10-4:30 PASSPORT DOORPRIZE DRAWINGS in the Exhibits Hall

Saturday, October 18 

Workshop:  Identifying and Leveraging the Strengths of Your Adopted Materials

8:30-9:00 AM  Registration for Saturday

9:00-12:00 Workshop

More information coming soon!

Embassy Suites Murfreesboro

CONFERENCE CENTER FLOOR PLAN

Address: 1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129

Phone: (615) 890-4464 

*Embassy Suites Conference Rate available through September 15, 2025  

$169 - Hotel room reservations are open!

*Note: by using the link to the hotel above the default stay is Oct. 16-18 but you can click on "edit stay" and change the dates as needed and still receive the discounted rate. 

Participant CONFERENCE COSTS 

Costs below are for ALL 3 days of the workshop unless you to register for Saturday only.

$225 Early Bird registration (Open of registration to 10/3/2025) 

$150 Presenter registration (through 9/19/2025)

$100 Pre-service teacher rate with luncheon (through 10/3/2025)

$75 Pre-service teacher rate with NO LUNCH (through 10/3/2025)

$250 Day of Conference rate (opens 10/16/25)

$90  Saturday Only - Standards Workshops

** TNSELA Annual conference Thursday October 16 (cost TBA)

Conference Registration - Coming mid-July 2025

Refund policy:

9/15: 9/30: 80% of payment will be refunded

10/1: 10/9: 50% of payment will be refunded

10/10: 10/16: 30% of payment will be refunded

10/16: 10% of payment will be refunded

10/18: no refund will be made

** Note: If a teacher cancels and their payment was made by their school system, it is the school system who will receive the refund after they invoice the TSTA directly (not the teacher).