2025 TCWSE Annual Conference
Fierce, Fabulous & 40
The 2025 TCWSE Annual Conference was held January 24-26, 2025, at the Austin Convention Center (in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference.) The theme was Fierce, Fabulous & 40 to celebrate TCWSE’s 40th anniversary!
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Conference Agenda
Friday, January 24, 2025
2 - 7 p.m.
Conference Check-in & Registration
2 - 3 p.m.
Pre-Conference Meetings
Executive Board Meeting
3:15 - 5 p.m.
TCWSE Board Meeting
(Executive Board, Regional Representatives, and Past Presidents)
6 - 8 p.m.
Welcome Reception at Austin Convention Center
Saturday, January 25, 2025
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Conference Registration
7 - 7:30 a.m.
Early Morning Health/Wellness Activity
Led by Dr. Maria Benzon
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
Newcomers Session
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
Focus Sessions
Empowering Growth: Mentoring and Coaching Excellence with the 6M Process Framework
Clear is Kind
Servant Leadership: Can it be synonymous with self-care?
From Contacts to Connections: Maximizing Your Fierce Circle of Influence
Empowering Fierce Leadership – The Role of Women in School Leadership
Cultivating Butterflies
9:45 - 11 a.m.
First General Session
Sponsor Recognition
President’s Welcome
Recognition of Past Presidents & Dignitaries
Introduction of Executive Committee
Introduction of Conference Committee
Keynote Speaker Jen Rafferty

Jen Rafferty
Founder, Empowered Educator®
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Focus Sessions
Fierce Mentorship: Women Empowering Women Through Coaching & Connection
Demure Leadership – Be Well, Lead Well
Fierce Leaders in a Digital Age: AI as a Tool for Women in Leadership
Faith Over Fear
Betty the Builder Builds a Better Building!
Fierce and Fabulous Despite the Circumstances
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Second General Session
Sponsor Recognition & Door Prizes
President’s Message
Introduction of Regional Representatives
Keynote Speaker Tracy Weeden
Strategic Plan Update
Business Meeting/Passing of the Gavel

Tracy Weeden
President & CEO, Neuhaus Education Center
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Focus Sessions
#RunningSupt: Balancing Work, Life and Self-Care
Empowering Women Leaders Through Coaching and Mentoring: Building a Legacy of Fierce
Shining Bright in the Dark: Keeping A Positive Mindset
Empowering Tier 2 Leaders: Strategies for Effective Leadership and Success
Fitness of the Go: Quick Routines for Busy Leaders
Fierce, Fabulous, and Much More than Just a Teacher Leader
1:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Female Superintendents’ Summit
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Vendor Visits
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Focus Sessions
The Five P’s of Powerful Leadership
Empowering Women to Embrace B.I.G. LeadHERship: Lessons for Success
You are Your Sister’s Keeper: The Power of Mentorship for Aspiring Women Leaders
Branding Your Purpose in the Growth Zone: The formula to regulate your Leadership
Emotional Health & Well Being: Facilitated Conversation About Work-Life Blend
The Happiness Advantage
4:30 p.m.
Regional Gatherings and Vendor Visits
Sunday, January 26, 2025
7 - 7:30 a.m.
Early Morning Health & Wellness Activity
Led by Dr. Maria Benzon
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Sunrise Service
Led by Tina Seaman
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 - 10 a.m.
Third General Session
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Mentor Panel & Mentor/Mentee Match
11:45 a.m.
Conference Concludes
2025 Conference Sponsors
President’s Circle Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Accelerate Learning, Inc.
Alongside
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Ellevation Education
Empowered Educator
Fullmind
Geneva Jones & Associates, PLLC
Harrison, Walker & Harper
Institute For Education Innovation
Lowman Education LLC
Math-A-Matics Tutoring
Raise Your Hand Texas
Renaissance Learning
Responsive Learning
SchoolMint
Stantec
The Princeton Review® ️ and Tutor.com™
Wilson Language Training
Silver Sponsors
BWA Architects
Imagine Learning
PARTNER WITH US
TCWSE is a dynamic and influential group of educators, and we are eager to show our appreciation to organizations that support our efforts. Sponsors receive recognition based on sponsorship level.