Calendar

JUNE

June 3-4 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Executive Leadership Institute (session 4 of 4) Hilton Post Oak, Houston For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $4,000 for all four sessions.

June 6 Texas ASCD Literacy Academy: Beyond House Bill 3 Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-8200 or (800) 717-2723. www.txascd.org

June 6-9 THSADA 2021 State Conference Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (832) 623-7803. www.thsada.com

June 7 TASA/N2 Learning Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (session 6 of 6) Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $600.

June 8 TACS Summer Budget Workshop Texas Computer Educators Association offices, Austin For more info, (512) 440-8227. www.tacsnet.org

June 8-9 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Principals' Institute (session 6 of 6) Hilton Post Oak, Houston For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $6,000 for all six sessions.

June 9 TASB Course: Simple Ways to Optimize Emergency Operations Plans Webinar For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272. www.tasb.org Calendar

Professional development & events

June 9-15 Ed311 2021 Conference on Education Law for Principals Online event For more info, (512) 478-2113. www.ed311.com Cost: $205 with digital handouts; $230 with printed workbook.

June 14-16 TASBO Summer Solutions Conference Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (512) 462-1711. www.tasbo.org

June 14-July 2 TEPSA Summer Conference Virtual event – all sessions available for viewing during this time frame For more info, (512) 478-5268 or (800) 252-3621. www.tepsa.org Cost: Regular registration, conference only (April 16-June 4): Members, $299; nonmembers, $539. Late registration, conference (June 5-25): Members, $329; nonmembers, $569. Regular registration, added master class (April 16-June 4): Members, $119; nonmembers, $169. Late registration, added master class (June 5-25): Members, $149; nonmembers, $199.

June 15 TAGT Leadership Conference (part 4 of 4) Virtual event For more info, (512) 499-8248. www.txgifted.org Cost: Members, $350 for all four parts; nonmembers, $450 for all four parts.

June 15-16 Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference Virtual event For more info, (512) 266-3086. www.learningforwardtexas.org Cost: $289.

June 16 TASBO Course: CSRM – Handling School Risks Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (512) 462-1711. www.tasbo.org June 16-18 TASSP Summer Workshop Virtual event For more info, (512) 443-2100. www.tassp.org Cost: April 16-June 4: Members, $299; nonmembers, $499. June 5-25: Members, $339; nonmembers, $539.

June 16-19 TASB Summer Leadership Institute Marriot RiverCenter, San Antonio or virtual, at attendee’s option For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272. www.tasb.org Cost: $435.

June 21-23 TASA txedFest Summer Conference Hyatt Austin, Austin (and Virtual) For more info, (512) 477-6361, txedfest.org

June 23-24 Texas ASCD Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (session 1 of 3) Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-8200 or (800) 717-2723. www.txascd.org

June 23-26 TASB Summer Leadership Institute Omni, Fort Worth or virtual, at attendee’s option For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272. www.tasb.org Cost: $435.

June 28-29 TCWSE Annual Conference Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tcwse.org Cost: $150; students, $95.

JULY

July 9 TASB/CSA Post-Legislative Seminar TASB offices, Austin For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272. www.tasb.org July 11-13 TAHPERD Annual Summer Conference Embassy Suites, San Marcos For more info, (512) 459-1299. www.tahperd.org

July 12-15 TGCA Summer Clinic Esports Stadium, Arlington For more info, (512) 708-1333. www.austintgca.com

July 14-16 TASPA Summer Conference Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (512) 494-9353. www.taspa.org

July 18-20 THSCA Coaching School Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio For more info, (512) 392-3741. www.thsca.com Cost: Pre-registration (through July 1): $60; late registration (July 2-10), $75; onsite registration, $90.

July 21-22 Texas ASCD Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (session 2 of 3) Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-8200 or (800) 717-2723. www.txascd.org

July 26-28 TCASE Interactive Location TBA For more info, (512) 474-4492 or (888) 4492. www.tcase.org

July 30 TASB/TACCA Post-Legislative Seminar TASB offices, Austin For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800) 580-8272. www.tasb.org

AUGUST

August 3 TAGT New Coordinator Boot Camp Online event For more info, (512) 499-8248. www.txgifted.org Cost: Members, $100; nonmembers, $200.

August 4-5 TASA First-Time Superintendents Academy (session 1 of 4) Marriott North, Round Rock For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: All four sessions: Members, $845; nonmembers, $945. Any one session: $295.

August 10 TASB Course: Preparing to Serve Webinar For more info, (512) 467-0222 or (800)580-8272. www.tasb.org SEPTEMBER

September 8 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Houston Area Cohort (session 1 of 6) Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Berry Center, Cypress For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $1,000 for all six sessions. September 8-9 TASA First-Time Superintendents Academy (session 2 of 4) Marriott North, Round Rock For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: All four sessions: Members, $845; nonmembers, $945. Any one session, $295.

September 12-14 TACS State Conference Kalahari Resort, Round Rock For more info, (512) 480-8227. www.tacsnet.org

September 14 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Austin/San Antonio Cohort (session 1 of 6) Northside ISD, location TBA, San Antonio For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $1,000 for all six sessions.

Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Dallas Area Cohort (session 1 of 6) McKinney ISD Stadium and Community Event Center, McKinney For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $1,000 for all six sessions. September 15 Ed311 Back to School Workshop ESC Region 7, Kilgore For more info, (512) 478-2113. www.ed311.com Cost: $175; with printed workbook, $200.

TASA/N2 Learning 2021-22 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Virtual Cohort (session 1 of 6) Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $800.

September 16 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Corpus Christi/ Victoria Cohort (session 1 of 6) Corpus Christi ISD, location TBA, Corpus Christi For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $1,000 for all six sessions.

Texas ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy XXXIII Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-8200 or (800)717-2723. www.txascd.org

September 21 TASA/N2 Learning 2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy, Rio Grande Valley Cohort (session 1 of 6) Weslaco ISD, location TBA, Weslaco For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $1,000 for all six sessions. September 22-23 TASA/N2 Learning 2021-22 Executive Leadership Institute (session 1 of 4) Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Austin For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $4,000 for all four sessions.

TASA/N2 Learning 2021-22 Principals Institute (session 1 of 6) Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Austin For more info, (512) 477-6361. www.tasanet.org Cost: $6,000 for all six sessions.

September 24-26 txEDCON21 TASA/TASB Convention Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas For more info, (512) 477-6361. tasa.tasb.org

September 27 Texas ASCD Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (session 3 of 3) Virtual event For more info, (512) 477-8200 or (800)717-2723. www.txascd.org

September 29-October 2 TxETA TheatreFest 2021 Moody Gardens, Galveston No contact phone provided www.tetatx.com ◄

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Midland ISD

Chief financial officer Darrell Dodds has been named president of the board of directors of the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). He joined the TASBO board in 2014 and was elected vice-president in 2019. During his education career, he has also served as interim superintendent, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, director of administration, director of finance and business manager. Angelica Ramsey is the district’s new superintendent. She comes to Midland from Camarillo, Cal., where she was superintendent of schools for Pleasant Valley School District. Prior to that, she spent 10 years with El Paso’s Socorro ISD. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of the Pacific and a master’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Liberty University.

Milano ISD

Elisabeth Avila Luévanos has been promoted from director of student services to superintendent. She has been an educator for 15 years and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University and a doctorate from Texas A&M University. She is nearing completion of a second master’s degree, in business administration, from Houston Baptist University.

Natalia ISD

A new superintendent is in place for Natalia ISD. Harry Piles was most recently an assistant superintendent in Lytle ISD.

New Braunfels ISD

James Largent has come out of retirement to serve as the district’s interim superintendent. An educator for 33 years, he holds a master’s degree in administration and a doctorate in education leadership from Sam Houston State University. Matt Cline, director of maintenance and operations, spent the past 12 years as assistant director of that department. He began his career as a high school teacher in Kentucky, joining Pearland ISD as a construction supervisor. He holds associate degrees from Eastern Kentucky University and Lexington Community College. New executive director of human resources Sundie Dahlkamp is a graduate of Pearland High School and former director of human resource services. An educator in the district for 19 years, she spent seven years teaching at her alma mater before becoming an administrator. Her bachelor’s degree was conferred from Texas A&M University and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Jon-Paul Estes has been welcomed as the district’s new chief technology officer. Most recently a director of information technology support and vendor management for the University of Central Florida, he brings 24 years of experience in education and the private sector to his new position. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Shayla McGrew has accepted the position of director of human resources after spending the past six years as principal of Silverlake Elementary School. She began her career in Lufkin and DeSoto ISDs before coming to Pearland. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and is at work on her doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M University at Commerce.

The newly named director of purchasing is Moniki Mason, who was the district’s purchasing coordinator. She has been with Pearland ISD for eight years, previously working for Houston Community College’s education foundation and as a fundraising manager for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University and a master’s degree in business administration from Texas Woman’s University. David Moody, former assistant superintendent of human resources, has been promoted to deputy superintendent. He has spent 21 of his 26-year career in Pearland, working as a teacher and campus administrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in education and his master’s degree in mid-management from the University of Houston Clear Lake.

Rocksprings ISD

A new district superintendent is in place. James Oliver has been an educator for 26 years, serving as a teacher and administrator in Garland, Nazareth, Palestine, Brookesmith and Martin’s Mill ISDs. He holds degrees from East Texas State University and Stephen F. Austin State University.

Round Rock ISD

Round Rock ISD’s newest, as yet unnamed, elementary school will be led by Kimberly Connelly as principal when it opens in August. She has served as principal of Union Hill Elementary School since 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education from Texas State University. Johanna Dorris, assistant principal of Teravista Elementary School since 2019, will lead Union Hill Elementary as principal when the 2021-22 academic year begins in August. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, where she also earned her master’s degree in educational administration. Larissa Ortiz has been promoted from assistant principal of Hernandez Middle School to principal of Caraway Elementary. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in educational leadership from Texas State University.

San Angelo ISD

The district has announced the appointment of Kevin Crane as athletic director and head football coach, promoting him from assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico State University and earned his master’s degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University at Kingsville.

Seguin ISD

After 22 years with Seguin ISD, Nikki Bittings has been named deputy chief of operations. She began her career as a student teacher while attending Texas Lutheran University, going on to work as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and human resources officer.

Craig Dailey has been approved as Seguin ISD’s athletic director and head football coach. A graduate of Seguin High School, he has worked as a teacher and coach since 2004 in Katy and Clear Springs ISDs as well as Seguin.

Sharyland ISD

Ron Adame has accepted the role of district athletic director. Eddie Galindo has been named head football coach at Pioneer High School. His most recent assignment in the district was assistant head coach at the school. In addition, he served as assistant coach in Edinburg CISD. The new head coach at Sharyland High School is former assistant coach Craig Krell, who previously served in the same capacity at McAllen ISD’s McAllen High. The district’s new assistant athletic director is Thomas Lee, who has been with Sharyland ISD since 1984 and has served as head football coach and athletic coordinator at Sharyland Pioneer High School since 2018. After 20 years with the district, athletic director Richard Thompson has retired.

Shelbyville ISD

Jared Wallace has been hired as head football coach and athletic director. He spent the past four years as head coach at West Sabine ISD.

Sherman ISD

Mindy Schoen has been promoted from Sory Elementary School’s assistant principal to principal. Prior to arriving in Sherman, she worked in Frisco and Plano ISDs as a behavior specialist, special education teacher and team leader. She is a graduate of Sherman ISD with a bachelor’s degree from Austin College and a master’s degree in education from Lamar University.

Spring Hill ISD

Penny Fleet has agreed to serve as Spring Hill ISD’s interim superintendent. She previously served the district as assistant superintendent of curriculum and special programs. An educator for 37 years, she was a teacher, coach and administrator in Hallsville and Pine Tree ISDs. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Centenary College and a master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Former Sundown ISD high school principal Brent Evans has been promoted to district superintendent.

Tahoka ISD

Torrey Price, newly appointed superintendent, comes to Tahoka from Stamford ISD, where he was that district’s middle school principal. Prior to that, he worked as a high school principal in Baird and Sherman ISDs and was athletic director and head coach in Tom Bean ISD. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University at Commerce and received his master’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Taylor ISD

Superintendent Keith Brown, who served Taylor ISD for the past four years, retired in February. Prior to his time in Taylor, he led Bay City ISD.

Taylor ISD’s new superintendent is Devin Padavil. He comes to Taylor from Leander ISD, where he was an area superintendent, and brings more than 20 years of experience. He previously was assistant superintendent of secondary schools in Fort Bend ISD and a principal in Pflugerville and Frisco ISDs. His bachelor’s degree was earned from Illinois State University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Texas.

Temple ISD

The Temple ISD board of directors announces the hiring of Donna Ward as assistant superintendent of human resources. Most recently the district’s employee relations director, she has been an educator for 18 years, working in Japan and in Belton and Smithville ISDs as well as Temple. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tarleton State University and is at work on a doctorate in education from Baylor University.

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)

Kelli Moulton, former superintendent of Galveston ISD, has joined TASA as a member service representative for ESC regions 12, 13, 14 and 15. An educator for more than 25 years, she has worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary curriculum and assistant superintendent as well as superintendent. The district’s newly created position of chief innovation officer has been filled by Cassandra Chapa, former Peete Elementary School principal. She joined Tyler ISD in 2016 as an instructional specialist in the bilingual department before being named principal of Ramey Elementary. Amanda Hortman, currently assistant principal and dean of instruction at Three Lakes Middle School, will now lead Early College High School as principal. She began her career in Tyler ISD as a bilingual teacher, taking her first administrative position in 2017.

Victoria ISD

DeLeon Elementary School will welcome Jennifer McIntyre as principal when the new academic year begins in August. Now in her 11th year as an educator, she has been the school’s assistant principal since 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Houston at Victoria with a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington. Elizabeth Schubert has been named principal of the new Stroman STEM Academy, which is slated to open in August. An educator for 15 years, she has been assistant principal of Victoria East High School since 2018. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville and her master’s degree in education administration from Lamar University. The Victoria ISD board of trustees has approved Tammy Sestak as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and accountability. The Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) graduate has three decades of experience. She received her master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from the University of Houston at Victoria.

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Waco ISD

Linden Heldt, former defensive coordinator at Grand Prairie ISD’s South Grand Prairie High School, is now Waco High’s head football coach. Prior to his six seasons in Grand Prairie, he coached in Arlington and Richardson ISDs and in Oklahoma and Florida. He is a graduate of Wheaton College with a master’s degree from Oklahoma’s East Central University. Kent Laster, now head football coach at University High School, comes to Waco from the Little Rock (Ark.) School District, where he held the same position at Central High School. He brings 22 years of coaching experience to his new job, having served in Frisco and Weatherford ISDs and at colleges in Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and his master’s degree from Henderson State College in Arkansas. Former Iowa Park ISD head football coach and athletic director Aubrey Sims has accepted the same role at Weatherford ISD. He was with Iowa Park for seven years.

Whitehouse ISD

Previously Barbers Hill ISD offensive coordinator, Kyle Westerberg is now Whitehouse ISD’s head football coach.

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Ysleta ISD’s new director of safety and security is Rodney Liston, a 21-year veteran of the El Paso police department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Simpson College and a master’s degree in the same field from Sul Ross State University. The new Hanks Middle School will open in August with Pauline Muela as principal. A 32-year member of the Ysleta ISD team and current principal of Indian Ridge Middle School, she began her career as a teacher in the district, going on to serve as an assistant principal and principal. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Texas at El Paso. ◄

Hybrid Summer Conference | June 21-23, 2021

TASA txedFest is for Texas school leaders who want to learn more about grassroots advocacy and become the best public education champions they can be! Join us in Austin or virtually!

Due to strict capacity limitations, in-person attendance is open ONLY to TASA Active Members. Other types of TASA members and non-members may register to attend the virtual event.