Audience

School and District Administrative Professionals

Presenter Name(s)

Debra Coleman, Executive Assistant

Presenter Bio(s)

With over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, much of that spent supporting fast-paced educational environments, Debra Coleman deeply understands the unique challenges that administrative professionals face every day. Managing packed schedules, juggling endless to-do lists, and keeping a high-pressure academic setting running smoothly have been her reality—and her expertise. As a Google Certified Trainer, Ms. Coleman combines this firsthand administrative experience with in-depth knowledge of Google Workspace to deliver training sessions that are both practical and impactful. Her goal is not just to teach the tools, but to help attendees apply them to their real-world challenges in education and beyond. 

Description

Morning Session:

Level Up Your Launchpad: A Beginner’s Guide to Gemini in Google Workspace 

Stop wondering about AI and start leveraging it to simplify your daily tasks. For administrative professionals beginning their Google Workspace journey, the excitement surrounding Gemini is clear, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. 

Join Google Certified Educator Debra Coleman for a dynamic, live workshop created specifically for Google Workspace beginners. Debra bypasses technical jargon to demonstrate how to effectively partner with Gemini within your most-used tools: Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive. 

This session focuses on establishing a strong foundation, giving you complete confidence in your new AI-enhanced workflow through real-time, practical demonstrations. 

Core Workshop Objectives:

• Observe live step-by-step guides on summarizing lengthy email threads and drafting professional content from scratch.
• Discover how to use AI prompts and Google Docs Building Blocks & Smart Chips to automate document creation.
• Learn to manage and organize your Google Drive with newfound ease.

Afternoon Session:

Beyond the Launchpad: Advanced Gemini Strategies inside Google Workspace

Ready to take your administrative expertise into deep space? Having established your core knowledge, you are now prepared to harness the advanced automation capabilities within Google Workspace. We are moving beyond simple prompts and into sophisticated “Architect-level” workflows that transform your workspace into an AI-powered powerhouse.

 Experience an immersive masterclass with Google Certified Educator, Debra Coleman, tailored for proficient Google Workspace users eager to transition from basic interactions to complex, integrated workflows. This session focuses on mastering systems rather than just using tools. 

Core Workshop Objectives:

• Optimize your schedule using sophisticated Google Calendar automation, such as sub-calendars and booking links.
• Utilize Gemini in Google Slides to rapidly produce professional infographics and compelling visual presentations.
• Increase efficiency in project management by leveraging Google Sheets.
• Develop custom AI assistants tailored to your specific professional requirements with Custom Gems

Synchronous / Asynchronous

Synchronous

Location

Live via Zoom

Dates & Times

Friday, August 7th, 2025;  9:00am – 11:00am & 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Participants can choose to participate in either or both sessions.

PDPs

2 PDPs per session

Credit

n/a

Cost

$125 ACCEPT members/$150 non-members

$200 ACCEPT members for both sessions; $250 for non-members

Registration Deadline

July 31, 2026