2023 txedFest Agenda
June 14-16, 2023 | Round Rock, TXThe agenda for the 2023 TASA txedFest summer conference is below. We hope you’ll join us!
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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10:00 am-7:00 pm
txedFest On-site Registration
If you registered online, check in and pick up your badge. Missed the deadline? Register on-site (see rates).
9:00 am-2:30 pm
Related Event: TCPEA Writing Conference
The Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration will hold its Summer Writing Conference in conjunction with TASA txedFest. Learn more about the TCPEA conference.
11:00 am-1:30 pm
Related Event: TASA Higher Education Committee Meeting
The members of TASA’s Higher Education Committee will meet prior to txedFest.
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
LaTonya Goffney, 2023-24 TASA President and Aldine ISD Superintendent

LaTonya Goffney
3:50-4:00 PM
Reflection & Team Building
Charles Dupre, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Member Engagement & Support

Charles Dupre
4:45-5:00 PM
Table Talks
5:00-5:15 pm
Honoring of 2022-23 TASA President Gonzalo Salazar & Closing Words
2023-24 TASA President LaTonya Goffney and Executive Director Kevin Brown
5:30-7:00 pm
Family-Friendly Welcome Reception
Your family is invited to join you for the txedFest Welcome Reception at the Kalahari Resort’s Event Barn, located behind the Kalahari Convention Center in the “Back Forty.” Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo (they write custom poems, on the spot, on really cool typewriters!) will be there. See how it works by watching this video by the “Texas Country Reporter.” We’ll also have plenty of family games, drinks, and snacks (including some gelato to keep you cool!).
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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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).
8:00-8:20 am
Leadership Lessons from Adele
Jill Siler, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning

Jill Siler
8:20-9:05 am
Designing for Learning
Jimmie Walker, Alamo Heights ISD Assistant Superintendent

Jimmie Walker
9:05-9:20 am
Roundtable Discussions: Intentional Design
9:20-10:00 am
Leadership Panel: Designing for Learning

10:00-10:15 am
Reflection Activity
10:15-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:50 am
txedFest Talk
Walter Jackson, La Porte ISD Superintendent

Walter Jackson
10:50-11:10 am
txedFest Talk
Samuel Nix, Chief of Schools Intermediate/Secondary, Duncanville ISD

Samuel Nix
11:10-11:20 am
Turn & Talk
11:20 am-12:30 pm
Networking Lunch
12:30-12:50 pm
Designing for Leading
Thad Roher, Friendswood ISD Superintendent

Thad Roher
12:50-1:40 pm
Leadership Panel: Designing for Leading

1:40-1:55 pm
Designing for 2023-24
School-Sized Discussions
1:55-2:00 pm
Closing Words
2:00-6:00 pm
Personal Wellness and/or Team Building
Thursday afternoon will include built-in time to enjoy the Kalahari Resort’s many amenities with family or colleagues. See video of the resort.
2:00-5:00 pm
Related Event: TCPEA Writing Conference
The Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration will hold its Summer Writing Conference in conjunction with TASA txedFest. Learn more about the TCPEA conference.
Friday, June 16, 2023
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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
Small Schools, Mid-Sized Schools and Large Schools Breakfasts & Networking
7:30-8 am – Breakfast and Networking
8-8:30 am – Discussion: Most Proud, Biggest Issue, and Problems of Practice
8:30-8:45 am
Break
8:45-9:05 am
txedFest Talk: Your 2nd Why
2022 Texas Superintendent of the Year and Temple ISD Superintendent Bobby Ott

Bobby Ott
9:15-11:05 am
Related Event: TCPEA Writing Conference
The Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration will hold its Summer Writing Conference in conjunction with TASA txedFest. Learn more about the TCPEA conference.
9:05-9:45 am
Highlights of the 88th Legislative Session
Casey McCreary, TASA Associate Executive Director, Education Policy
Colby Nichols, Consultant, Ancira Strategic Partners

9:45-10:05 am
Stories from the Trenches
Keith Bryant, TASA 2021-23 Legislative Committee Chair and superintendent, Lubbock-Cooper ISD

Keith Bryant
10:05-10:20 am
The Call to Advocacy
Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Director, Advocacy

Brian Woods
10:20-10:40 am
Roundtable Discussions
How could advocacy look in your district?
10:40-11:00 am
txedFest Talk
TASA President-Elect and Tomball ISD Superintendent Martha Salazar-Zamora

Martha Salazar-Zamora
11:00-11:15 am
Final Reflections
Jill Siler
11:15-11:30 am
Launch
LaTonya Goffney and Kevin Brown