Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Tyler Tarver
Dr. Tyler Tarver loves helping teachers! He has over 120 million views and 600k subscribers across the Internet. He is the creator of a plethora of resources over at TarverAcademy.com, has written 4 books (The Baller Teacher Playbook and 3 others that are meh), hosts multiple podcasts, has his superintendent certification, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Harding University. He's also a Google Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, and has collaborated with wonderful companies like Canva, Google, Khan Academy, and ChatGPT. He has been a teacher, principal, director, dean, fake Assistant Superintendent, and Jordan Poole follows him on Instagram. He is probably not a horcrux.
If you're not yet following @drtylertarver on TikTok, you should be! He is very entertaining and shares tons of tips and tricks for teachers! Follow him here!
We are so excited to welcome the dynamic voice of Dr. Tyler Tarver to EdTech Academy 2026!
Opening Keynote - 8:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
"Future-Focused Education"
Where is the future of education? How do educators navigate a world where information is at everyone’s fingertips, but also build lifelong critical thinkers? With the addition of AI, cell phones, and literally learning in a student’s pocket, how can we navigate this as educators? Through a mixture of educational experience as a teacher and administrator, Tyler talks through what works, what doesn’t, and where we go from here!
Dr. Tarver will also facilitate two breakout sessions: AI/ChatGPT Practical Prompts -and- Resource Roundup.
Lunch
Noon - 1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees in Dempster Atrium, with seating on upper and lower levels.
Closing and Door Prizes!
3 p.m. Closing remarks in Glenn Auditorium. The drawing for door prizes will take place immediately following the closing. You must be present to win!
The times above are tentative/subject to change. Check back for updates.