EdTech K12's Top 30 to Follow in 2021 and author of the beloved weekly EdTech Newsletter “Buff Nuggets”, Brian Buffington loves helping teachers and leaders do more with technology. He’s passionate about using tech in creative, fun, and engaging ways. His background as a middle school/EBD teacher, musician, entrepreneur and youth minister gives him a unique perspective on K-12 education. Brian speaks at national and state events each year, ending most events with a zany musical performance and a lot of smiles. Being a mega fan of slogans and creative marketing, you may have seen one of his shirts or stickers with popular phrases such as "I Teach Things That Can't Be Googled", "Work Your Quirk", and "Creators Gonna Create."Those phrases fit nicely with his keynotes and workshops, highlighting the value of experiential, student-centered, and creative learning opportunities.