2011 Spring Conference Keynoters

Thursday morning keynoter, David Warlick

Thursday morning keynoter, David Warlick is a 34 year educator.  He has been a classroom teacher, district administrator, and staff consultant with the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. For the past ten years, Mr. Warlick has operated The Landmark Project, a consulting, and innovations firm in Raleigh, North Carolina.

David’s attribution web site, Citation Machine, serves nearly a million page views a day and his classroom blogging tool, has served more than a quarter of a million teachers and students.

David Warlick is also the author of four books on instructional technology and 21st century literacy, and has spoken to audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and South America.

What makes David Warlick a highly effective and sought-after speaker is that, at heart, he is a teacher with a contagious passion and enthusiasm for helping people discover a brand new world of teaching and learning. Visit his blog, "2¢ Worth"

Deadra Stanton

Deadra Stanton

Friday morning keynoter, Deadra Stanton, owner and presenter for her company Creative Communications, has been a teacher of English, Speech, and Theatre for over 31 years.  She is an honor graduate of Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota and recently earned her Masters in Education from St. Mary’s University.  With majors in Speech Communications, Theatre Arts, and Business Administration, she brings a diverse background to the podium.  

When not in the classroom, Deadra is a frequent presenter and motivational speaker for numerous audiences across the nation.  Her humorous style and up-beat presentations make her a versatile and sought after speaker.  Deadra’s husband Mark is a business owner and she has two children: Sarah is project Manger for Motorola and Nathan is a professional Hockey Official.