Monday Keynote: Brian Buffington
An "EdTech K12's Top 30” recipient and author of the beloved EdTech Newsletter “Buff Nuggets”, Brian Buffington knows how to leverage technology to inspire, create, and collaborate. Brian knows the power of CTE opportunities, being a WBL grad himself and the proud dad of a high school senior who creates professional sports highlight reels in his audio/video classes. Known for his stage antics and high energy, Brian shares his “Buff Nuggets” at events throughout USA and Canada. While in Canada he even performed a lovely medley of Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Justin Bieber. The crowd went nuts. At the beginning of the Covid pandemic, just as schools were closing down, Brian spent the weekend creating the “Online Teaching Cheat Sheet” and video catalog to assist masses of educators. His diverse background of somewhat eccentric expertise includes teaching 8th graders about science, serving 15 regional schools systems through a CO-OP, owning music venues, running a vintage clothing shop, and recording and performing his craftily written songs about extremely important and equally relevant issues such as cheese and 8th grade mustaches. This past year he did a pull-up. #SkillsPayTheBills
Tuesday Keynote: Leslie Rob
Leslie Rob is an Award-Winning, International, Comedic Motivational Speaker, Teacher & Professional Development Presenter. She brings comedy, encouragement & professional development sessions to stages, conferences & social media worldwide. Her videos have brought laughter to millions across her social media platforms, which prompted an article about her in The Washington Post. Leslie Rob travels all over the country and abroad. She’s been seen on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Teachers Do Standup Tour, The Unknown Tour, Spirit FM’s Night of Love & Laughter, ABC’s The Tamron Hall Show, Dry Bar Comedy, Teachers Off Duty Podcast, ABC’s Good Morning America as well as solo performances. Leslie Rob has also interviewed celebrity guests, like Melissa Joan Hart, for the LA Cancer Support Program and played the role of Mindy in the claymation Christmas movie “Steal the Naughty List”. Her most recent accomplishment was being featured on NBC’s the Today Show.