Summer PTAC 2019 - Presenter Information
Please note: We are updating the site with presenter information; however, they are subject to change so make sure you check back the week before PTAC to confirm.
Tuesday July 23, 2019 Keynote & Footnote Speaker
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To many, Steve Spangler may be best known for teaching millions of people how to turn an ordinary bottle of soda into an erupting geyser of fun… What’s now become known as the Mentos Diet Coke Experiment became an Internet sensation, fascinating millions and catapulting Steve into the limelight! Steve went on to become an engaging Hall of Fame speaker, world-renowned educator, Emmy award-winning television personality, innovative entrepreneur, famous toy designer and best-selling author. As a highly engaging and entertaining speaker, trainer and media guest, Steve is best known for creating truly unforgettable experiences audiences can emulate with their customers, employees, students and even children.
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Dr. Rick Chromey (Founder and President of MANNA!) has equipped leaders to lead, trainers to train and teachers to teach for over three decades. He's a popular author on leadership, culture, human motivation and faith, penning twelve books, including three best-selling titles. Dr. Chromey has written for leading periodicals on children, youth and family and travels widely to speak at conferences, conventions and other leadership events as "the Original Edu-trainer!" It's a title that fits him perfectly because audiences rave about his ability to create smiles while blending in powerful insights and amazing ideas.
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Wednesday July 24, 2019 Keynote & Footnote Speaker
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Lori Buxton has been involved in Early Care and Education since 1995 and has served children and their families on many levels including classroom teacher, trainer, children's pastor and executive child care administrator. Lori is a dynamic presenter who challenges, equips, encourages and inspires those who serve families in early care and education. Lori is the founder of the Gulf Coast Director's Network in southeast Texas and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP).
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Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Cleto Rodriguez is living his lifelong dream of becoming an elite stand-up comedian. Rodriguez has been performing since 1995 and has worked with comedians George Lopez, Carlos Mencia, Daniel Tosh, Wayne Brady, Brett Butler, Tim Hawkins and Bob Smiley. He has even opened for living legend B.B. King. Rodriguez connects with audiences by relating everyday life experiences. Anything and everything is fair game, from marriage mishaps to the challenges of dieting. His comedy is high-energy, observational and hilarious with a brilliant Latino twist. He has strong San Antonio roots going back to his grandfather, San Antonio native Cleto Rodriguez I, who was one of Texas’ first Congressional Medal of Honor winners. Rodriguez also contributes his time and talents to the community by helping raise money for disadvantaged youth and the homeless.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019 Keynote & Footnote Speaker
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Oasis for Children was co-founded by Lisa Jastram over 15 years ago to bring quality educational entertainment into pre-schools, libraries, elementary schools and churches. Lisa uses her talents as a songwriter, instrumentalist, singer, and ventriloquist to bring various themes to life on stage including multi-cultural diversity, music appreciation and Texas history. Lisa has a B.A. in Music Education from Gustavus Adolphus College. She taught kindergarten at the Yokohama International School and Elementary Music in the Alief School District before choosing to work full-time as an educational entertainer.
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Gerry Brooks is principal at an elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky. His educational experience includes six years in the classroom, two years as an intervention specialist, and 12 years as an administrator. He is a passionate public speaker whose focus is on encouraging and helping teachers improve their instructional abilities. He also has a desire to help administrators successfully lead their staff. An encouraging speaker, he has spoken to educational groups all around the nation. His focus is on encouraging teachers to improve their instruction through personal climate and culture strategies. He desires to help administrators focus on how to lead all staff in a positive and constructive manner. His following on social media has developed through humorous videos that focus on real-world educational experiences. He is currently followed on these social media sites by over 500,000 people.
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