2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Marina Budhos

Author & Speaker

Cathy Collier

Primary Teacher & Reading Specialist (K-2)

L.M. Elliott

Award Winning Author & Journalist

Rebecca Harper, PhD

Professor of Language & Literacy
Augusta University

Gay Ivey, PhD

Professor of Literacy
UNC Greensboro

Jen Malia, PhD

Professor of English & Creative Writing
Norfolk State University

Dana McCaleb

Coordinator of Instruction
Virginia Tech Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)

Matthew Newton

Coordinator of Assistive & Instructional Technology
Virginia Tech Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)

Leslie Rob

Teacher & Comedic Motivational Speaker