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Meredith is an Elementary principal in Cypress Fairbanks ISD who is well-known for her amazing graphics and inspiring professional development sessions.

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Darryl Legaspi is a High School Media Specialist for Humble ISD and an Esports General Manager for SCHS Esports. He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer. Gamification and Design Thinking are two of his main passions. His Google Innovator project concentrates on the positive effects of board games in the classroom and the power of "play." He is currently creating a design thinking board game that promotes empathy and innovation. You can listen to his crazy antics alongside his friend and co-host, Elizabeth King, through their podcast, Flippin' Good Tech. #BoardGamesinEducation #FlippinGoodTech

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Jessica is a full-time Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who has a following among educators inspired by her dedication to K-12 education. Jess is a "recovering" middle school ELA teacher who spent 15 years in various roles at the campus & district levels. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator who is passionate about social justice as it pertains to equity and access in public education.

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Amy Mayer, nationally known speaker and Google professional development guru, got her start in education as an English and Foreign Language teacher. Since that time, she’s served as a district level director of multiple varieties and now runs the Google partner company friEdTechnology. Amy is well known for her humor and is a beloved presenter and keynote speaker at tech and teaching and learning conferences due to her engaging presentations that emphasize the needs of learners with unique strategies that lead to quick adoption. Don’t miss a chance to learn with this teacher of teachers; trust us, you won’t forget it because everything really is better fried.

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Bradford Harris is a Lead Trainer for the Digital Learning Specialists in the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. He is very passionate about education and learning on a consistent basis. He has presented over EdTech content and curriculum across the state and country. He is a Google Certified Educator; level 1 and 2, a certified BrainPop Educator, and a FlipGrid Certified Educator. Bradford Harris holds the honor of being a Finalist for TCEA Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year 2017-2018. He was the head chairman of TCCA (Technology Curriculum Conference of Aldine) 2018 and 2019. His latest venture is game based learning, gamification, and esports in schools. You can follow him on Twitter @EdTechTinker, his hashtag #edtechtinker. and on his website EdTechTinker.com.

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Elizabeth King is a Professional and Digital Learning Coordinator in Humble ISD, a state and national ed tech conference presenter, Google certified educator, and Flippin' Good Tech podcast host! She LOVES technology. She LOVES making an impact. AND, SHE LOVES LLAMAS!

@flippingoodtech @Polaroid_Notes

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Melissa Summerford is an Instructional Technologist in Waller ISD, a Google Certified Trainer, and a friEdTechnology Learning Guide. She is a passionate advocate for technology integration and a firm believer in COVA (Choice, Ownership, Voice, Authentic Learning).

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Courtney Watson is a high school Instructional Technologist in Conroe ISD. She is a Google Certified Educator - Level 1 and 2, a Flipgrid Certified Educator, and a Wakelet Ambassador. Through her passion, she has impacted a multitude of teachers and students by creating learner-driven spaces that encourage continuous growth and improvement. Her ultimate goal is to equip all learners with the necessary tools to empower them to become successful and to have fun while doing it. Courtney’s website, which is also her mantra - Tech Without Tears, houses information and ideas on the latest #EdTech trends.

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Kevin Stahlecker is a Career and Technology instructor in Conroe ISD. He is passionate about using emerging tools for instruction and using existing tech in new and inventive ways. He recently earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology with a focus on creativity in the STEM classroom.