Georgia Educational Technology Conference 2026 Exhibitor List

Eric works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. Prior to this, he was a teacher and an award-winning principal. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. Through his work with thousands of schools, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. His focus is on using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners and educators.

Ayo Jones is a global educator, successful instructional coach, and charismatic speaker who brings nearly two decades of classroom and leadership experience to the stage. She is the author of Teaching with AI: The PEACE Framework, a practical guide to integrating inquiry-based learning and artificial intelligence into K–12 classrooms. Over the course of her career, Ayo has coached hundreds of teachers, trained thousands of education professionals, and developed instructional materials used by tens of thousands of students. Her work has shaped statewide initiatives through the Texas Education Agency’s Special Education Support Network and Regional Education Service Centers across Texas. Ayo is a sought-after voice on the future of inclusive education and AI-powered teaching, known for delivering high-impact keynotes, breakout sessions, and professional development with an energetic, relatable style. She continues to share strategies with educators worldwide through her blog at NoodleNook.net , podcast interviews, and conference appearances. She brings a unique global perspective shaped not only by her classroom and coaching expertise, but also by her life abroad in Ghana, West Africa—a journey featured in the HBO Max docuseries Coming From America. Whether working with teachers in Texas or volunteering at the region’s only autism school in Ghana, Ayo’s mission is clear: to empower educators with the tools, mindset, and tech strategies they need to build inclusive, innovative, and equitable classrooms.

2020 School Librarian of the Year, named by SLJ and founder of the award-winning Read Woke® movement—is redefining what it means to engage students through literacy in the digital age. A school librarian, author of 13 books, and tech-savvy educator, she empowers students to read critically, think deeply, and use their voices for change. Her Read Woke Challenge leverages digital platforms to promote equity and social justice through diverse literature, inspiring classrooms and libraries worldwide. In 2023, she was honored with the Shirlyn Johnson-Granville’s Children & Youth Community Service Award by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Through her School Library Journal column and starred-reviewed books- Imani Picks Up the Pieces , and We Shall Not Be Denied- Cicely is helping educators blend tech with purpose.

Malcolm Mitchell is a native of Valdosta, Georgia. As a high school senior, he was an Under Armour All-American and went on to finish in the top ten all time receivers during his playing career at the University of Georgia (UGA). While a student athlete, Malcolm was recognized as the National Captain of the Allstate Good Works Team for his frequent visits to elementary schools to read to students and talk about literacy, the first student ever at UGA to win this Honor. He also received the National Haier Achievement Award for his success beyond athletics. Additionally, Malcolm was the recipient of the Atlanta Sports Council Community Service Award, the Georgia Chapter of the National College Football Hall of Fame Jack Turner Award, and the UGA Student Athlete of the Year Award. He graduated in December 2015 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Communications. In 2016, Malcolm established the Share the Magic Foundation to transform children’s lives through literacy, impacting thousands of students in Title I and under-resourced communities. He is a two-time winner of the Children’s Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association. Among Malcolm’s numerous awards and accomplishments both on and off their field, he considers discovering a love of reading one of his greatest achievements.

Dr. Abbey L. Askew is an Instructional Technology Enthusiast with over 20 years in education at the local, district, regional and state level. Her experiences include service as a public school middle and secondary English teacher, Instructional Technology Facilitator, 6-12 Instructional Coach, Professional Development Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Digital Innovation Coach with the Friday Institute at North Carolina State University and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Abbey’s work encompasses a deep commitment to coaching teachers and redefining professional learning experiences through engagement and laughter. As the CEO of PinkyGeek Consulting, she continues to foster that commitment by developing and designing interactive e-Learning experiences for educators. She frequently presents and keynotes at national education conferences and has moderated Future Ready Summits sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Most recently, she served as part of an innovative collaboration with WestEd and Google to create the new Value Add of Technology on Teaching Framework. Abbey currently resides in eastern North Carolina where she spends time filming her comedic YouTube cooking show, aggravating her two adult children (Mikee and J’ali) and adding to her extensive sneaker collection.

Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences all across the country. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. He is an authorized Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and co-leads the Ohio Google Educator Group. Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book "Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects".

Amanda Jones is the 2021 School Library Journal Co-Librarian of the Year, a 2021 Library Journal Mover and Shaker, and the 2020 Louisiana School Librarian of the Year. She was named one of the 30 K-12 IT Influencers to Follow in 2022 by EdTech Magazine and was a “featured voice” at the ISTE 2022 Conference in New Orleans. Amanda is a 21 year educator from Watson, Louisiana, and was named the 2019 LACUE Middle/Junior State Teacher of the Year and an AASL 2019 Social Media Superstar. Her Journey with Jones series, in which she travels the world with her students using the power of virtual reality, has been featured in American Libraries , Library Journal , School Library Journal , and Scholastic publications . Amanda blogs monthly for the American Association of School Librarians’ Knowledge Quest and hosts webinars for school librarians. She is the founder of her school’s after-school STEAM Club and facilitates two Girls Who Code clubs at the middle school in which she works.

Dr. Keith Osburn is the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent for Technology Services at the Georgia Department of Education. Spending the early days of his career as a Chemistry and Physics teacher, Dr. Osburn was introduced to the world of technology and soon found his passion in its value to improve education. With over three decades of service in education, he advocates for technology’s potential to revolutionize education. Now as the CIO, Dr. Osburn has outlined an aggressive five-year comprehensive plan to modernize the agency’s technology infrastructure and data collections processes to help usher in 21st Century practices that will ensure the availability of modernized equipment to support teachers’ and students’ classroom and learning needs. Under Dr. Osburn’s leadership, the agency has embraced technology standardization, especially 1EdTech’s interoperability standards and has been the industry leader in leveraging CASE. These efforts earned the Georgia Department of Education the coveted Platinum Learning Impact award in 2018 for this work and the Silver Learning Impact award again in 2022. He is a strong advocate for all of Georgia’s K-12 technology workforce helping them grow to understand and embrace their critical and importance role as technology leaders. Setting this vision has helped Dr. Osburn usher in several new and innovative programs to support their growth including a new Emerging Technology Leader mentor program, training over 400 digital literacy ambassadors, providing cybersecurity training to every public school district in Georgia, and to create the first of its kind state-wide professional learning environment and online community to enable schools and district leaders a platform to collaborate and share ideas regardless of their location in Georgia.

With over 12 years of teaching experience, Lauren Mobley is an expert educator with strong instructional technology and design skills. She currently serves students and educators as a school library media specialist. In the past, she has supported students and teachers as a high school English Language Arts and special education teacher. As an instructional technology specialist, she helps teachers close gaps in their classrooms with innovative edtech solutions.

Mike currently serves as the Coordinator of Technology services for Northwest GA Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), where he supports 17 school systems in areas of technology, data analysis, instructional & operational planning, and...

For 30 years, Kristen Brooks has dedicated her career to transforming classrooms into creative, student-centered learning spaces powered by technology. The last 21 years, she’s been on the frontlines of Educational Technology as an innovative learning specialist and instructional technology coach, leading teachers and students to reimagine what’s possible. Kristen believes education is at its best when creativity meets innovation. Her passion lies in empowering educators to design AI driven learning experiences that amplify student voice, spark curiosity, & build future ready skills, rather than only consumers of AI driven content. More than a tech coach, Kristen is a connector, mentor, & fearless advocate for student creativity. A featured speaker at national conferences including ASU+GSV, FETC, ISTE+ASCD, GaETC, & NAEYC, Kristen is known for inspiring, actionable sessions that energize educators and ignite classrooms. She was recently named as an ASU+GSV 2025 AI Innovator and is honored to be an ISTE 20 to Watch Award recipient. Kristen proudly serves as an ISTE+ASCD Community Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Minecraft Global Education Ambassador and Adobe Creative Educator Innovator. Connect with her @KristenBrooks77 on all social media or invite her to bring inspiration and innovation to your event at KristenBrooks.net.

Dr. Adam Phyall is a former high school science teacher who recently served as the Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System in Covington, GA. Since Adam got his first laptop in college, he has been hooked on the...