A message from our Executive Director:
We closed the 3rd Annual Summer Leadership Summit inspired by our speakers, Dr. Miguel Cardona, Ed. D. and Mr. Robert Alfaro, the presenters, the sponsors, and attendees from all over the state. We extend our deepest gratitude to our summit and annual sponsors for making the event possible. Summit K12 brought us Dr. Miguel Cardona, who opened the summit and set a powerful tone for the uplifting experiences that our presenters provided. Mr. Alfaro delivered a moving keynote message reminding us of the “Roberts” who are still in our classrooms waiting to be seen and heard – grounding us in our work!
We applauded the inaugural student scholarship winners and wished them the best with future endeavors. We celebrated the TALAS L3 (Latino Leverage Leadership Program) Cohort 12. They completed year one of program study and embark on year two of mentoring with a TALAS Board member.
Our theme, “Fuerza (Strength) in Our Roots, Poder(Power) in Our People,” was more than a slogan—it was a reminder that our roots ground us in our values, our culture, our families, and the generations of leaders who paved the way before us. Our people are our sources of strength, innovation, resilience, and hope. Together, they form the foundation upon which our leadership thrives!
Thank you to the CTALAS – Central Texas TALAS Chapter for their incredible partnership in organizing the summit!
I would be remiss in not recognizing Concordia University Texas for their incredible partnership in making the leadership summit a huge success. The staff was accommodaing, flexible, attentive, the food was delicious and the staff was always ready to help. Thank you, Dr. Lori Einfalt, Eric Silber, and Chelsey Daring for creating a memorable experience for everyone. The university is absolutely beautiful — one of Austin’s tucked away gems at the edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Join us and be part of the TALAS: Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents familia! There’s always room for one more – and you don’t have to be Latino to join – we welcome all leaders who have a passion for removing barriers for children and a passion for elevating others, making success possible.