Video: Jessie Woolley-Wilson and Bill Gates at SXSWedu

April 1st, 2013

DreamBox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson joined Bill Gates at SXSWedu to discuss the current state of education and the work to ensuring all students are prepared for success in college and career.

Watch the keynote speech below (fast forward to 00:32:58 to see Jessie Woolley-Wilson’s talk with Bill Gates).

Here are some reactions from SXSWedu:

Very impressed with @dreambox_learn from its CEO Jessie Wooley-Wilson. Sista was on point! Using #edtech to personalize #education. #SXSWedu

— wyatt closs (@wyclo) March 7, 2013

Finally! Thank you “We want to make principals and teachers heros.” -CEO of @dreambox_learn #SXSWedu

— Ashley Schumann (@Miss_Schu) March 7, 2013

Dear @jessieww – You rock! What a cool interview w @billgates just now! Congrats (u r smart & beautiful) Go Go @dreambox_learn #sxswedu

— Idit Harel Caperton (@Idit) March 7, 2013

Amen! “We wanted to make principals and teachers heros.” ~Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of @dreambox_learn #weareallinthistogether #SXSWedu

— Aimee Eubanks Davis (@EubanksDavis) March 7, 2013

well said: “if kids persist, they progress. if they progress, it’s their best shot at proficiency.”ceo of @dreambox_learn #SXSWedu

— Ashley (@ashleyinpgh) March 7, 2013

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