TASA | TASB Convention Speakers
General Sessions
First General Session, Friday, 4 p.m.
Keynote: Jon Gordon
New York Times bestselling author of "The Power of Positive Leadership" and "The Energy Bus."
Performance by Los Fresnos CISD
Award presentations: Key Communicator; Outstanding School Board Award
Second General Session, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Keynote: Derrick Johnson
Former Texas Longhorn and Kansas City Chief. Founder and president of Defend the Dream Foundation which provides low-income and inner-city youth the opportunities and resources to reach their full potential in school and life.
Performance by Longview ISD
Award presentation: Superintendent of the Year
Third General Session, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Keynote: Merlyna Valentine
A well-respected educator for over 30 years with numerous awards as a teacher, principal, and executive director in a highly successful school district.