Thought Leaders

Monday, January 29 | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Ballroom F

Olajide Williams, M.D.

Olajide Williams, M.D.

Founder, Hip Hop Public Health

Doug E. Fresh

Doug E. Fresh

Founding Artist & Honorary Board Member, Hip Hop Public Health

Lori Rose Benson

Lori Rose Benson

CEO, Hip Hop Public Health

Moving the Needle: One Conversation at a Time

Lingering stigma, especially in under-represented communities, keeps many people from seeking the help that they need. While public awareness of the risks around unchecked or ignored health issues — especially mental health — is at a global high, we’re also faced with significant inequities when it comes to accessible and culturally competent care. These barriers that prevent individuals from seeking treatment can isolate them even more —worsening their condition and even becoming life-threatening.

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Monday, January 29 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Ballroom F

Donalyn Miller

Donalyn Miller

Best-selling Author

Angela Dominguez

Angela Dominguez

Superintendent, Donna ISD

Developing Ferocious Readers: Leveraging Classroom Libraries for Student Success

Students’ literacy development benefits from high-quality instruction paired with abundant print access. Unfortunately, too many students lack consistent access to engaging reading material. In this interactive session, explore district and campus-wide initiatives that engage students with reading and measurably increase their background knowledge, vocabulary, and fluency. Learn practical strategies, explore resources, and gain inspiration for your own literacy goals.

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Tuesday, January 30
9 – 10 a.m.
Ballroom F

Brenda Richmond

Brenda Richmond

Senior Adviser, Frontline Education

Enhancing School Safety: Geo-visualizing Student/Staff Data

Student success is deeply intertwined with their sense of safety and security. When students feel safe in their learning environment, several positive outcomes tend to emerge such as better academic performance, emotional well-being, improved attendance, and positive behavior. Discover the critical importance of knowing the exact locations of your students and staff in this informative session focused on enhancing safety and security within Texas public schools by leveraging geovisualization techniques.

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Tuesday, January 30
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Ballroom F

Shannon Buerk

Shannon Buerk

Chief Executive Officer, engage2learn

The Right Systems Are in Place, But Are They Effective?

Many times, districts have all of the right systems in place but are still not able to get the results they desire. This session will cover how to effectively implement talent development systems aligned to research on the science of coaching to create a high-performance culture of growth and learning for all roles in the organization and reach the desired outcomes for both students and educators.

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Tuesday, January 30
1 – 2 p.m.
Ballroom F

David Vroonland

David Vroonland

Education Strategist, SoftChoice

Future is Now: Standardization is Past, Tailored Learning is Forward!

You have heard we must prepare our students for the future your whole career. This new reality reveals a need for a new education model. To prepare our children to navigate this current economy, as well as a future economy, the education landscape has to evolve from a standardized system to one that creates owners who can operate in dynamic, evolving systems.

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