2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Marina Budhos, M.A.
Young Adult and Middle School Author, Fulbright Scholar
Lauren Catherwood-Ginn, Ph.D.
Project Coordinator
Radford University (T/TAC)
Cathy Collier, M.Ed.
Primary Teacher & Reading Specialist (K-2)
L.M. Elliott, M.A.
Award Winning Author & Journalist
Rebecca Harper, Ph.D.
Professor of Language & Literacy
Augusta University
Gay Ivey, Ph.D.
Professor of Literacy
UNC Greensboro
Jen Malia, Ph.D.
Children's Author, Professor of English & Creative Writing
Norfolk State University
Dana McCaleb, M.Ed.
Coordinator of Instruction
Virginia Tech Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
Matthew Newton, M.Sp.Ed.
Coordinator of Assistive & Instructional Technology
Virginia Tech Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
Leslie Rob
Teacher & Comedic Motivational Speaker
Lori Sappington, M.Ed.
Podcaster & Author
Scholastic
Kristyn Schmidt, Ed.S.
Project Coordinator & Systems Coach
Radford University (T/TAC)
Wendy Shang, J.D.
Writer
Scholastic
Matt Tavares
New York Times Best Selling Author, Award-winning Artist & Illustrator
Sharon Zuckerwar, M.Ed.
Project Coordinator & Systems Coach
Radford University (T/TAC)