Keynote Speakers

Bob Nelson, Ed. D.

Dr. Bob Nelson is the founder and CEO of the Militant Positivity movement: a commitment to serving others with a loving heart, a sharp mind, and a firm spine. Kindness is his weapon of choice. Dr. Nelson currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Fresno State and is the former superintendent of both Fresno and Chawanakee Unified School Districts where he served for over 10 years. A devoted husband and father of seven (four through adoption), he leads with authenticity, compassion, and conviction.

The “Amazing” Tei Street

The “Amazing” Tei Street is an international motivational speaker, trainer, and education consultant. She has more than 25 years of experience in youth leadership development, higher education, curriculum development, violence prevention, as well as ATOD prevention. Tei’s love and passion for positively affecting the lives of young people, as well as the adults who influence them, comes through each time she steps on a stage…or gymnasium floor. Tei challenges her audiences to take the knowledge they gain to move from motion to action. She says her purpose is to be the human Windex that cleans the lenses of her audience, so they can clearly see how “amazing” they already are.

April Raguindin

2026 California Teacher of the Year

April Raguindin is a first-grade teacher and garden & kitchen educator in Bakersfield, California, with nearly two decades of experience in public education. Her work centers on edible education, equity, and joy, creating learning spaces where students feel seen, valued, and deeply connected to their community and environment. As a 2026 California Teacher of the Year, April believes hands-on experiential learning is a powerful tool for belonging, access, and lifelong curiosity.