Thursday, May 22 2025 / 12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET
Beyond the Lecture
How Synthesis Boards Boost Engagement & Accountability
Looking for a way to increase student engagement, accountability, and critical thinking in your classroom? A Synthesis Board is a powerful tool that helps students track their learning, make meaningful connections, and take ownership of their understanding—no matter the subject.
In this webinar, Suneetha Panda, Science Department Chair at Central High School, will share how secondary educators can implement a Synthesis Board to foster active learning, deeper discussions, and student-driven inquiry. Regardless of content area, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to make learning more interactive and engaging. Attendees will learn how to:
- Use a Synthesis Board to encourage student accountability and reflection.
- Implement phenomenon-based learning and student-led discussions.
- Apply critical thinking strategies that enhance engagement and comprehension.
- Create an interactive classroom culture that supports inquiry and deeper learning.

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Suneetha Panda
Science Department Chair, Central High School in Bibb County School District
Suneetha Panda is a passionate educator and STEM advocate dedicated to student mentorship and hands-on learning. She teaches IB Biology, Dual Enrollment Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology while serving as the Science Department Chair at Central High School in Macon, Georgia. She has successfully guided students in research competitions, including the International Science and Engineering Fair, and coaches Academic Quiz Bowl. As a Teacher Support Coach, she is committed to helping educators implement strategies that promote active learning and deeper student engagement.
