2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit In-Person Registration Closes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2025
CONTACT: Brett Daniels, 469-262-5200
2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit In-Person Registration Closes
More than 3,000 teachers have signed up for the event; local and national educators
not already registered are encouraged to sign up online and participate via live stream
IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation announced today that it has officially reached in-person attendance capacity for its annual Extra Yard for Teachers Summit, slated for Saturday, January 18 at Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta. Centered around the themes Inspire, Influence, and Impact, more than 3,000 educators have registered for the free inspirational event, featuring relevant and high-energy speakers who recognize the dedication of those working with kids in PK-12 schools. The CFP Foundation encourages local and national educators not already registered to participate via live stream by visiting cfp-foundation.org or www.georgiateachersinitiative.org.
"We are delighted with how teachers in the Greater Atlanta area have responded to the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit," said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director of the CFP Foundation. “As a result of our collaboration with the Atlanta Host Committee and our growth of the Georgia Teachers Initiative, we're excited to continue to Inspire, Influence and Impact teachers in Georgia and across the country. We are grateful to AT&T, Dr Pepper, Modelo, Understood.org, and all the other fantastic partners for their support of the event. The Rialto Center will be sold out on Saturday and thousands of people will be watching the live stream."
The 2025 edition of the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit will take place on Saturday, January 18 from 3-5 p.m. ET, followed by a reception from 5-7 p.m. ET with a performance by Pretty Tammi the DJ. Speakers scheduled to appear at the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit include emcee Joaquín Zihuatanejo, Jess Sims, Coy Bowles, Dr. Val Brown, Dr. Maisha Otway, Missy Testerman, Caleb Costen, Christy Todd, Rachel Lindsay, Malcolm Mitchell and Jed Dearybury.
Doors for the event will open at 2 p.m. ET. The first 200 participants in line will receive $100 DonorChoose cards. Once the main auditorium reaches capacity, participants can enjoy the Summit at the Candler Hotel Ballroom at 127 Peachtree Street.
AT&T is the official sponsor of the 2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit, and Understood.org (a non-profit dedicated to shaping the world for difference so people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia can thrive) has been named an official accessibility partner. Other supporters of the 2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit include Dr Pepper, DonorsChoose, Inspirit Learning VR, Nike, Reach Higher, Modelo and School Specialty.
About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations, and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession. The CFP Foundation inspires and empowers educators by focusing its work in four areas: recognition, resources, professional development and recruitment and retention. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.