AGENDA

Mon., February 24, 2025

2:00 p.m. Vendor Set-Up

4:00 p.m.  Registration / Exhibit Hall Opens

6:00 p.m. Dinner/Opening Session

“Fanning the Flames: The Role of Athletics in Building Leadership and Resilience”

NFL Broadcaster & Texas Longhorn Legend Colt McCoy & Special Guests from Brentwood Christian School

Tue., February 25, 2025

8:00 a.m. Coffee & Refreshments

8:30 a.m.  Morning Praise -Chad Tappe and B. Chris Simpson

9:00 a.m. Keynote

“Fueling the Fire: Integrating Core Values for Holistic Growth” - Hardwired Coaching President Justin Erickson

10:00 a.m.  Break

10:15 a.m.   Super Sessions - Click here for more information

  • Empowering Your Teachers: Leveraging AI to Enhance Student Learning - Dr. Scott Harsh, Dr. Paul Cable and Dr. Betty Morris

  • The Art of Feedback: Being Honest AND Kind - Brad Schultz and Melanie Grogan

  • Ignite the Future: Navigating the School Choice Landscape - TPSA Executive Director Laura Colangelo

  • Navigating the Financial Landscape: Health Insurance, Retirement, and Teacher Pay in K-12 Schools

  • Navigating the Accreditation Landscape for Accountability & Growth - Dr. David Pahman and Dr. Kyle Thompson 

12:00 p.m.  12:00 p.m.  Lunch/ Keynote Unplugged and Engaged: Removing Cell Phones for a Better Learning Environment - Andrea Wolf

1:00 p.m.   Entertainment with Comedian Bob Smiley

2:30 p.m.  Breakout Sessions - Click here for more information

  • Leading from Year One: Insights and Lessons from a First-Year K-12 Head of School - Dr. Renee Murley

  • The Future of Education: Navigating Change and Embracing the Unknown - Brad Schultz and Kristi Reynolds

  • Empowering the Board: Leveraging Leadership for School Health, Growth and Fundraising -Dr. David Burks

  • Health and PE Matter! Building a Faith-Based System for Lasting Impact - Ashton Tate

  • Building on the Foundations of an Elite Culture: A Deep-Dive Collaborative Workshop - Dr. David Arencibia

  • Integrating School Counseling, Student Services and Academic Planning for Student Success - Nicole Hurt

3:30 p.m. Enjoy Austin

7:45 p.m. Movie Night

Hosted by SWANK Entertainment 

Wed., February 26, 2025 

8:00 a.m. Coffee & Refreshments

8:30 a.m.   Morning Praise with Chad Tappe and Dr. Kyle Thompson

9:00 a.m.   Table Sessions

“Striking the Match: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth”

  • Head of School Table - Jon Shoulders

  • High School & Junior High Principal’s Table

  • Elementary Principal's Table - Matthew Henderson

  • CFO’s Table - Josh Roberts

  • Admissions & Advancement Table - Greg Glenn

  • Coaches Table - Matt Hall

  • Teacher’s Table - Dr. Kyle Thompson

  • School Counselor's Table - Nicole Hurt

  • Capturing Imagines to tell your story- Ashel Parsons

10:30 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. Closing Keynote

“From Embers to Excellence: Igniting Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Purpose - Regents Head of School Dr. Dan Peterson

12:00 p.m.  Lunch/Celebration of School Success, Special Recognition of Lifetime Achievement, Vendor Prize Giveaways and President’s closing remarks.