WHEN

Monday, June 16th, 2025
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

&

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

 WHERE

The Astoria Event Venue

3216 Royalty Row
Irving, TX 75062 

TICKETS

Free, but must RSVP

Deadline: May 16, 2025

 

Join us as we come together to hear inspiring speakers, learn from each other, and dive deeper into our work of ensuring all Texas students receive the support they need for their short and long-term success.   

This convening is by invitation only for the Stronger Connections Grant recipients. Each Stronger Connections LEA is allotted a maximum of 5 tickets. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate additional vendors or participants. 

Convening Schedule

    • Registration and Mingling

    • Welcome & TCSS Team Introduction

    • Remarks from Dr.Larkin, Region 16 Executive Director

    • Connect & Co-Regulate: Interactive Activity

    • Break & Snack (Provided)

    • The Why Behind the Work:

      • Dr. Rick Flores, Principal, Sidney Lanier High School

      • Dr. Paula Freeman, ESC Lead, Region 13

      • Tausha Nickleberry, ESC Lead, Region 20

    • Closing Remarks

    • Breakfast (Provided) and Mingling

    • Keynote: Dr. Summer Rose - Protecting Your Peace While Serving Your Purpose

    • Break

    • Keynote:  Kem Edwards - Embracing Humanity: Reflections on Trauma

    • Lunch (Provided)

    • Connect & Cross-Pollinate: Interactive Activity

    • Break & Snack (Provided)

    • Keynote:  Dr. Adolph Brown - Doing What’s Best for Students...Walking The Talk!™

    • Closing Remarks

FEATURING
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

  • Dr. Adolph Brown

    Award-Winning EduTainer & Top Mental Health, Education, Corporate, & Relationship Expert

  • Dr. Summer Rose

    Licensed Psychologist & Chief Clinical Officer for Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region

  • Kem Edwards, LPC-S

    LPC-S, Former Director of Counseling, Educational Consultant, and Private Practice Counselor

SPEAKERS:

  • Robin Terry

    Coordinator at Texas Center for Student Supports

  • Dr. Tanya Larkin

    Executive Director at Region 16

  • Michelle Kinder

    M.Ed, LPC, Chief Mental Health Officer at Tacky Box

  • Dr. Paula Freeman

    Ph.D. - Counselor Education

  • Dr. Rick Flores

    Sidney Lanier High School Principal at San Antonio Independent School District

  • Tausha Nickleberry

    Consultant, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support at Education Service Center, Region 20