May 22, 2007
Don't Delay! Register now for Summer Conference!!
Building Leadership Communities • June 22–24, 2007 • Renaissance Austin Hotel
TCWSE's annual Summer Conference is the perfect opportunity to join with other TCWSE members from across the state to learn and network. We've got some great sessions and keynote speakers lined up, along with lots of time to socialize and learn from one another. Online registration is now open, so don't delay! The PDF of the registration brochure (right) is also posted on the TCWSE Web site. Forward this e-mail to your friends and colleagues or e-mail them the link to the PDF (below). Remember, this event is best when it's SHARED! Full Details!Registration Brochure PDF: http://www.tcwse.org/summer_conference/2007/summer.pdf
Deadline Extended — 2007 Awards Program
The deadline for sending in nominations for TCWSE's 2007 Friend and Bravo Awards has been extended until Friday, June 1. Honor someone deserving today!
[Criteria, past recipients, and links to online nomination forms]
TCWSE Executive Board Notes
Sharon Hogue, Instructional Technology Manager, Dickinson ISD, has been selected to serve as one of two regional reps for ESC Region 4. Sharon replaces Meredith Gunn, Instructional Officer, Staff Development, Katy ISD, who stepped down after four terms on the board. Sharon joins Sharon Boutwell, Administrator, Strategic Planning, Spring Branch ISD, in representing ESC Region 4 on the TCWSE Executive Board.
Good News!
- Julia Ballenger, Associate Professor and E.J. Campbell Distinguished Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University, received the 2007 Phi Delta Kappa Educator (PDK) of the Year Award. She was presented the award on May 1, 2007, at SFASU's PDK Annual Awards Banquet.
- Shirley Coleman, Superintendent, San Vicente ISD, was honored "In the Spotlight" in the May issue of Texas School Business magazine. The article highlighted her dual role as superintendent and principal in her unique district serving Big Bend National State Park.
Share Your Good News!
Remember, TCWSE is all about building a strong support system for women administrators. Sharing your successes and triumphs is more than just tooting your own horn—you're also providing other members with ideas they may want to implement in their own district or goals to strive for. If you've got good news to share, let us know! We'll post it in the next issue of TCWSE e-Notes and online!Questions about this issue of TCWSE e-Notes?
Please contact Ann Halstead, TCWSE Executive Secretary/Treasurer, 512.477.6361.
Note to Regional Reps: If you have news, meeting announcements, or anything else you'd like shared through TCWSE e-Notes please e-mail your information to Ann Halstead in the TCWSE office. Texas Council of Women School Executives
406 East 11th Street • Austin, TX 78701
512.477.6361 • fax 512.482.8658
Ann M. Halstead, Executive Secretary/Treasurer