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Columbus, Georgia The Columbus Georgia |
We need you! Please consider sharing your expertise and knowledge of gifted education with your colleagues. The Call for Proposals is now open. If approved to present at the convention, you will receive a complementary one year GAGC membership. |
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Online attendee Registration (Credit Card Only) Fillable Registration Form (for Check or PO Payments) |
Brian Buffington
 | "An EdTech K12's Top 30” recipient and author of the beloved EdTech Newsletter “Buff Nuggets”, Brian Buffington knows how to leverage technology to inspire, create, and collaborate. Known for his stage antics and high energy, Brian shares his “Buff Nuggets” at events throughout USA and Canada. While in Canada he even performed a lovely medley of Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Justin Bieber. The crowd went nuts. At the beginning of the Covid pandemic, just as schools were closing down, Brian spent the weekend creating the “Online Teaching Cheat Sheet” and video catalogue to assist masses of educators. His diverse background of somewhat eccentric expertise includes teaching 8th graders about science, serving 15 regional schools systems through a Co-Op, owning music venues, running a vintage clothing shop, and recording and performing his craftily written songs about extremely important and equally relevant issues such as cheese and 8th grade mustaches. This past year he did a pull-up. He and his family reside in the North Georgia mountains constantly looking for adventure and seeking out ways to bring others joy. You can keep up with Brian and get your free weekly Buff Nuggets by signing up at: briankbuffington.com |
Lisa Van Gemert | Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and four books, including the Legacy Award winning Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, Lisa shares resources for educators and parents on her website GiftedGuru.com. She holds an undergraduate degree in English and an M.Ed.T. from the University of Texas at Arlington. When she’s not trying to teach random kids she meets in the grocery store, she is building a collection of cute grandchildren and is a volunteer genealogist for the Daughters of the American Revolution who will happily search old newspapers for your family. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of a lot of sons and live in Arlington, Texas. |
Columbus Marriott Breakfast included Last day to book is February 2, 2026. |
The group’s concierge rooms do not include MClub access. MClub access is reserved for Marriott Bonvoy members ranked Platinum or above or to purchasing guests. Guests may add MClub access for $50.00 per night if desired. |
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown $179 King or Double Room Last day to book is February 3, 2026 | Doubletree by Hilton $164 King or Double Room Last day to book is February 3, 2026. |
Tentative Schedule coming soon
