Future of Education Technology® Conference Announces 26 Featured Speakers for 2025 Event

This speaker lineup reflects FETC's commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives on technology's role in shaping educational outcomes.

ORLANDO, FL. – September 20, 2024 – The Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®), an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues, announced 26 featured speakers for the 2025 event being held January 14 - 17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

These edtech visionaries are set to inspire FETC 2025 with their innovative insights and stories of transformative success. They will present sessions covering a variety of topics focused in eight distinct learning tracks:

Classroom Leaders: 

• Jake Miller, Personalized Learning & EdTech Specialist, Jake Miller Educational Opportunities, LLC
• Victoria Thompson., Education Strategist at CDW, Author
• Laura Williams, 21st Century Learning Specialist, AEA Learning Online
• Chris Woods, Teacher at Grand Rapids Public Schools, DailySTEM

Coach Leaders:

• Holly Clark, AI Education Strategist, The Infused Classroom
• Ainsley Hill, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Arlington Community Schools
• Carl Hooker, Chief Engagement Officer, K12 Leaders
• Dr. Asia Lyons, Lead Consultant, Lyons Educational Consulting

District Leaders:

• Mark Covelle, Ed.D., Administrative Director, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
• Dr. Nneka McGee., Founder and Former Chief Academic Officer, Muon Global
• Dr. Michael Nagler, Superintendent, Mineola Public Schools
• Dr. Jill Siler, Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning, Texas Association of School Administrators

Esports Leaders:

• Julius Edwards, Esports Director, Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
• Jihan Johnston-McGlotten, M.ED., Esports & Gaming EDU Enthusiast, NASEF & BeatBotics

Inclusion Leaders:

• Dr. Adam Phyall III, Director of Professional Learning & Leadership, All4Ed
• Kim Zajac, Speech Language Pathologist – Communication Practitioner, Norton Public Schools, EdTech Teacher, K12 Leaders

IT Leaders:

• Ashley Cowger, Deputy Chief of Strategy, Indianapolis Public Schools
• José R González, Chief Technology Officer, Los Angeles County Office of Education
• Sandra Paul, Director of IT & Operations, Township of Union Public Schools
• Don Wolff, Chief Technology Officer, Portland Public Schools

Library Leaders:

• Martha Bongiorno, Creative Learning Specialist, Adobe for Education
• Diana Haneski, Librarian / Media Specialist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

School Leaders:

• George Couros, Author, Educator, Learner, UPenn
• Dr. Anthony Hamlet, Superintendent Emeritus, CSI Strategies LLC
• Dr. Mary Hemphill, CEO & Founder, The Limitless Leader LLC
• A.J. Juliani, Author & Founder at Adaptable Learning, UPenn Graduate School of Education

 

“FETC 2025 features an inspiring lineup of renowned speakers, including leading edtech innovators, experienced educators, and visionary leaders, who will share their expertise on the latest immersive technologies, cutting-edge pedagogies, and leadership strategies,” said Jennifer Womble, FETC Conference Chair.  “Attendees will gain practical skills, renewed enthusiasm, and actionable insights to implement new technologies, ensuring all levels of their school district excel and propel into the future.”

Registration for the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference is now open. Professionals can receive Advance Early Bird rates when they register by November 1, 2024. For more information, visit www.FETC.org.

 

About the Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®)

The Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC®) annually attracts thousands of education and technology leaders for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. With basic to advanced sessions tailored to the needs of each role in the digital transformation, FETC is the nation’s premier K12 education technology events, drawing the largest community of strategic decision makers in North America. FETC provides school and district administrators, classroom leaders, IT professionals, curriculum and media specialists, coaches and other educators with roles in edtech, the opportunity to explore the most effective integration of technology across the curriculum. FETC offers a balanced blend of administrative, instructional and technical content through targeted sessions, intensive workshops, hands-on demonstrations of the newest products on an Expo floor with over 450 partners in edtech. Visit www.FETC.org for more details.

 

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