2018 Keynotes
George Couros
- Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and Author of "The Innovator's Mindset"
George Couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. He has worked with all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is the author of the book, The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity. He is a sought after speaker on the topic of innovative student learning and engagement and has worked with schools and organizations around the globe. George is also the creator of Connected Principals.com, an initiative that brings educators and leaders together from around the world to create powerful learning opportunities for students.
George is a leader in the area of innovation, yet his focus is always on the development of leadership and people and what is best for learners. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts, is modeled in his writing and speaking. You can connect with George on his blog, The Principal of Change (georgecouros.ca) or through Twitter @gcouros.
- Director of Ouachita Baptist University at New Life Church, creator of the TarverAcademy.com, and youtuber
He has a wife named Amanda, and three kids with various names. Tyler speaks at conferences across the state and nation on various topics related to teaching, administration, and technology. He has amassed over 11.5 million
views on YouTube and 45,000 subscribers between his 2 channels. He also created and maintains TarverAcademy.com, where he helps students and teachers with math, tech, and an assortment of professional development needs. He's written 3 books and has been a teacher, facilitator, principal, and director. He has no relation to Denzel Washington.