2025 txedFest Agenda

June 9-11, 2025 | San Antonio, TX

The theme for 2025 was “Relentless Leadership: Cultivating Courage.” In the wake of so many challenges coming at school leaders, we are even more relentless in doing what is best for kids, and that takes courage.

Monday, June 9, 2025

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10:00 am-6:00 pm

txedFest On-site Registration

Online registration has closed. On-site registration will be available in the Windmill Plaza Foyer on the Lobby Level of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio during these hours.

11:30 am-2:00 pm

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT (not part of txedFest)

TASA Superintendent Mentor Training

The next TASA Superintendent Mentor Training is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., June 9, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio immediately before TASA txedFest. The training focuses on the skills required to build strong, supportive relationships with your mentee, tools for effective coaching, and an overview of competencies addressed during the First-Time Superintendents Academy. Details on how to sign up will be shared soon!

3:00-3:15 PM

txedFest Welcome

Kevin Brown, TASA Executive Director

Kevin Brown

3:15-3:30 PM

Leadership Activity

Jill Siler, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning

Jill Siler

3:30-3:50 pm

txedFest Talk

Roosevelt Nivens, 2025-26 TASA President-elect and Lamar CISD Superintendent

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Roosevelt Nivens

3:50-4:00 PM

Reflection & Team Building

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

Charles Dupre

4:00-4:50 PM

Cultivating Butterflies

Nicole Poenitzsch, Bellville ISD Superintendent and 2024 Texas Superintendent of the Year

Nicole Poenitzsch

4:50-5:00 PM

Table Talks

Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy

Brian Woods

5:00-5:10 pm

Closing Words

Chris Moran

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 in the Independence Hall Foyer & Lawn, where there will be games, food, and more!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

7:00 am-2:00 pm

txedFest On-site Registration

Online registration has closed. On-site registration will be available in the Windmill Plaza Foyer on the Lobby Level of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio during these hour

8:00-8:15 am

Welcome & Reframing

Jill Siler

8:15-8:35 am

txedFest Talk

Carnelius Gilder, West Sabine ISD Superintendent

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Carnelius Gilder

8:35-8:55 am

txedFest Talk

Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas ISD Superintendent

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Stephanie Elizalde

8:55-9:10 am

Reflections

Charles Dupre

9:10-9:25 am

Break

9:25-10:35 am

Storytelling that Drives Bold Change

Michelle Rinehart, Alpine ISD Superintendent

Michelle Rinehart

10:35-10:50 am

Leadership Activity

Jill Siler

10:50-11:45 am

txedFest Inspiring Leaders Panel

11:45 am-12:45 pm

Networking Lunch & Door Prizes

Brian Woods and Jill Siler

12:45-1:05 pm

txedFest Talk

Darryl Henson, Marlin ISD Superintendent

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Darryl Henson

1:05-1:30 pm

Best Practices & Networking: School-Sized Discussions

Jill Siler

1:30-2:00 pm

Closing Words

Chris Moran

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.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

7:45-9:15 am

Legislative & Advocacy Breakfast

Amy Beneski, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Governmental Relations
Casey McCreary, TASA Associate Executive Director, Education Policy
Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy