2025 txedFest Agenda
June 9-11, 2025 | San Antonio, TXThe theme for 2025 is “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. Join us!Â
Monday, June 9, 2025
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

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

Carnelius Gilder
8:35-8:55 am
txedFest Talk
Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas ISD Superintendent

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

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
9:15-9:25 am
Wellness Moment
Charles Dupre
9:25-9:45 am
txedFest Talk
Paula Patterson, Crosby ISD Superintendent

Paula Patterson
9:45-10:05 am
txedFest Talk
Chris Moran, 2025-26 TASA President and San Angelo ISD Superintendent

Chris Moran
10:05-10:25 am
Reflections, Connections & Commitments
Jill Siler
10:25-10:45 am
Launch
Chris Moran and Kevin Brown