2024 txedFest Agenda

9:00 AM-7:00 pm

TALAS Summer Leadership Summit

Registrants of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Summer Leadership Summit will convene at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort June 9-10 prior to TASA txedFest. Learn more.

9:00-11:00 am

TALAS Summer Leadership Summit

Registrants of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Summer Leadership Summit will convene at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort June 9-10 prior to TASA txedFest. Learn more.

10:00 am-6:00 pm

txedFest On-site Registration

If you registered online, check in and pick up your badge. Missed the deadline? Register on-site (see rates).

12:00-2:00 pm

TASA Higher Education Committee Meeting

Members of the TASA Higher Education Committee will meet in Ballroom E of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa for lunch and a whole-group meeting.

3:00-3:15 PM

txedFest Welcome

Kevin Brown, TASA Executive Director

3:15-3:30 PM

Leadership Activity

Jill Siler, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning

3:30-3:50 PM

txedFest Talk

Martha Salazar-Zamora, 2024-25 TASA President and Tomball ISD Superintendent

3:50-4:00 PM

Reflection & Team Building

Charles Dupre, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Member Engagement & Support

4:00-4:45 PM

Soulful Leadership

Justin Richardson, Keynote Speaker

Amidst the complexities of today’s educational landscape, leaders often find themselves navigating without a clear sense of direction. How do we find our way? The answer isn’t simple … it’s soulful. Reconnect with the heart of leadership through shared values and purpose. Be the leader others want to follow. 

With over two decades of experience in educational leadership, Justin Richardson is passionate about developing and supporting leaders. As a speaker, coach, and author, his soulful approach to leadership will help you be the leader people want to follow.

4:45-5:00 PM

Table Talks

Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy

5:00-5:15 pm

Closing Words

Martha Salazar-Zamora

5:30-7:00 pm

Family-Friendly Welcome Reception

Your family is invited to join you for the txedFest Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa’s Luckenbach Barn & Texas Pool.

7:00 am-2:00 pm

txedFest On-site Registration

If you registered online, check in and pick up your badge. Missed the deadline? Register on-site (see rates).

8:00-8:15 am

Welcome & Reframing

Jill Siler and Nicole Poenitzsch, Bellville ISD Superintendent

8:15-8:35 am

txedFest Talk

Jeni Neatherlin, Granger ISD Superintendent

8:35-11:05 am

Timely Leading with AI Through Timeless Principles of Learning

George Couros and A.J. Juliani, Keynote Speakers

There are many obstacles and opportunities with Artificial Intelligence, and it has the possibility to change the way learning happens both in and out of school forever. How do we lead with these emerging technologies while still focusing on curiosity, developing wisdom, and embracing our humanity? In this interactive workshop with George Couros and A.J. Juliani, we will discuss how we can use these technologies, while giving practical examples and opportunities to utilize AI in our own practice. We’ll help you guide staff and students to leverage AI for better learning experiences and innovative opportunities in our changing world.

11:05-11:15 am

Reflections

11:15-11:35 am

txedFest Talk

Tory Hill, Channelview ISD Superintendent

11:35 am-12:30 pm

Networking Lunch & Door Prizes

12:30-1:15 pm

1:15-1:30 pm

Designing for 2024-25: School-Sized Discussions

Jill Siler

1:30-2:00 pm

Closing Words

Martha Salazar-Zamora

2:00-6:00 pm

Personal Wellness and/or Team Building

Tuesday afternoon will include built-in time to enjoy the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa‘s many amenities with family or colleagues. See video of the resort.

7:00-10:00 am

txedFest On-site Registration

If you registered online, check in and pick up your badge. Missed the deadline? Register on-site (see rates).

7:30-8:30 am

8:45-9:05 am

txedFest Talk

Chris Moran, 2024-25 TASA President-Elect and San Angelo ISD Superintendent

9:05-9:25 am

txedFest Talk

Tiffany Spicer, Buna ISD Superintendent

9:25-9:55 am

Leadership: Connecting to Self, Others + the World: Reflections, Connections & Commitments

Jill Siler

9:55-10:15 am

txedFest Talk

Thad Roher, Friendswood ISD Superintendent

10:15-10:30 am

Final Reflection Activity

Jill Siler

10:30-10:45 am

Launch

Martha Salazar-Zamora and Kevin Brown