Superintendent Symposium
2026 Region 7 ESC Superintendent Symposium
June 2-4, 2026 | Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
Region 7 superintendents are invited to step away, reconnect, and recharge at the 2026 Region 7 ESC Superintendent Symposium, June 2-4, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.
This year, we’re kicking things off in a big way with an opening night dinner at Southern Junction, complete with a live band, karaoke, and chartered transportation to and from the venue so you can simply relax and enjoy the evening. Along with returning favorites, the symposium offers meaningful sessions and time to relax before the new school year begins.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, your room, meals, and all activities are included during your stay.
Agenda
Tuesday, June 2
- Lunch (on your own)
- Golf (on your own)
- 12:00 PM Spa (appointment only)
- 5:00 PM Charter buses leave for Southern Junction
- 5:30-6:30 PM Cocktail Hour and Mingle & Jingle at Southern Junction
- 6:30 PM Dinner and Awards
- 8:00-10:30 PM Karaoke, band, and open bar
- 8:30 PM Early bird charter returns to Hilton
- 10:30 PM Final charter returns to Hilton
Wednesday, June 3
- 7:00 AM Breakfast
- 8:00 AM Golf
- TBA Pickleball (The Oasis)
- 9:00-11:00 AM Painting With A Twist
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Paint and Mimosas
- 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Spa (appointment only)
- 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM Lake Tours (45 minutes each)
- 1:00-1:55 PM Lunch
- 1:00-1:55 PM Breakout 1, Superintendent Panel
- 2:00-2:55 PM Breakout 2, Legal Issues with Kelli Karczewski
- 2:00-2:55 PM Breakout 3, Spouses Session with The Schneiders
- 5:00-6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
- 6:00 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Keynote Speaker
- 8:00 PM Casino Night, Happy Hour, and Cigar Bar
Thursday, June 4
- 8:30 AM Breakfast
- 9:00-10:00 AM Presentation: Deann Lee with Raise Your Hand Texas
- Awards
Speakers
More information coming soon.
Justin Richardson, Ed.D.
With over two decades in educational leadership, Justin Richardson, Ed.D., is passionate about helping leaders find their voice and lead with purpose. As a speaker, coach, and author, he takes a soulful, relationship-centered approach that resonates with educators and leaders at every level. Justin equips others with the mindset and tools to become the kind of leader people trust, follow, and remember.
Deann Lee, Raise Your Hand Texas
Deann joined Raise Your Hand Texas in August 2021 after 32 years in public education. She began her teaching career in Arlington ISD before serving 23 years in Paris ISD as teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and State/Federal Programs Director. Deann spent the last seven years in Millsap ISD as Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. Her time as a classroom teacher and administrator provides a background in history, government, special education, bilingual/ESL, gifted/talented, federal and state compensatory programs, curriculum and instruction, support services, finance, visioning, and collaboration.
In tandem with Deann’s public education career, she has served as State President of the Association of Texas Professional Educators and State Vice President of the Equity Center. She has also served on the Texas Education Agency’s Accountability Policy Advisory Committee and the legislative committees of several statewide education organizations. Deann currently serves on the Alumni Board of Southern Nazarene University.
Deann holds a Bachelor of Science in History/Government from Southern Nazarene University and a Master of Arts in History/Government from Texas Woman’s University. She earned her Administration Certification from Texas A&M University-Commerce and her Superintendent Certification from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Deann and her husband, Jimmy, a retired school administrator, live in Paris and have a son, Travis.
Learn more about Deann Lee at Raise Your Hand Texas (opens in a new tab)
