National PTA Announces Keynote Speakers for 2021 Virtual Convention & Expo
Event to Feature Renowned Leadership Expert; National Teacher of the Year; Popular TikTok Creator; and Emmy-Winning Actress, Producer and Entrepreneur
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ National PTA is pleased to announce that John C. Maxwell,
New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader; Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year; Jason Linton, popular TikTok creator (@dadlifejason) and adoptive father of three; and actress, producer and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar will keynote the association s 2021 Convention & Expo. The virtual event will take place June 17-26.
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