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Monday, February 17
 

8:30am CST

Adult Wellness FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
Region 10 staff will present information on how adults can take care of themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Nickisha Fowler

Nickisha Fowler

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 26 years of experience in education, I currently serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center. My passion lies in supporting school counselors across the region to positively impact student success, focusing on personal, social, and academic development... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Knight

Amanda Knight

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 18 years of experience in education, I serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center, guiding over 130 schools in north Texas. I specialize in coaching and professional development, helping school counselors and administrators improve student outcomes... Read More →
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SW201

8:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
This 45-minute class is designed specifically for employees with less than five years of experience across all job classifications. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundational understanding of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), explaining how contributions reflected on paycheck stubs translate into pension benefits. It also explores options for enhancing future pensions, such as 403b and 457 plans, emphasizing the critical role of time in investment growth due to compounding. Additionally, the importance of establishing a basic financial plan is discussed, along with an overview of selected supplemental benefit options that align with employees' financial goals. The program also highlights the Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) contribution to achieving positive wellness outcomes and how employees can more effectively utilize this service.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
ST

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC105

8:30am CST

Discovery in the Dome: The Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
Fee the awe your students can experience while watching films in the dome. Excerpts of fulldome films across a range of grade levels and disciplines will lend insight into the educational and inspirational benefits of a visit to the Digitarium. The procedure of scheduling a class visit to the Digitarium will be explained.
Speakers
GQ

Glenys Quick

Digitarium, Highland Park ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SW104 (Digitarium)

9:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
This 45-minute class is designed specifically for employees with less than five years of experience across all job classifications. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundational understanding of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), explaining how contributions reflected on paycheck stubs translate into pension benefits. It also explores options for enhancing future pensions, such as 403b and 457 plans, emphasizing the critical role of time in investment growth due to compounding. Additionally, the importance of establishing a basic financial plan is discussed, along with an overview of selected supplemental benefit options that align with employees' financial goals. The program also highlights the Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) contribution to achieving positive wellness outcomes and how employees can more effectively utilize this service.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
ST

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC105

9:30am CST

Choosing Happiness and a Positive Perspective FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Each day all people face different types of challenges and problems. This session offers many strategies for helping people choose positivity and happiness daily.
Speakers
JY

JANIK, YVONNE D

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC223

9:30am CST

Live in the Dome! FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
The Digitarium is a natural multi-discipline facility – and its acoustics are extraordinary! Experience the visual transformation of the dome and its potential for interactive activities whether related to art, music, language, or science.
The procedure for scheduling and planning an immersive activity will be explained in the session.
Speakers
GQ

Glenys Quick

Digitarium, Highland Park ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
SW104 (Digitarium)

9:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC106

10:30am CST

Find Your Thinking Talents FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
What is a thinking talent? What are your top thinking talents? During our session we will learn what a thinking talent is and help you to identify your top 5 thinking talents.
Speakers
avatar for KristIn Vernon

KristIn Vernon

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC223

10:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EC106

12:30pm CST

Librarian Team Meeting LIMITED
Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Mary Valuck

Mary Valuck

Librarian, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
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