Teachers, administrators, and trustees were present the second day of Camp for 35 sessions and hands-on demonstrations led by students. Trustees could earn up to 17.25 hours of continuing education credit, with more than 2,450 credit hours awarded for this year's event. Among the highlights of the day was the Student Voice Scholarship Panel, moderated by Paula Maddox Roalson from the law firm of Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson, and Roalson P.C., also an event sponsor. Four students from Anahuac, Brownsville, McDade, and Pflugerville ISDs spoke passionately about their commitment to serving their communities and connecting with their peers and teachers. While they aspire to fly to space, study law, and engineer new technologies, it was their spirit of service that impressed the audience.
STUDENT VOICES The panel focused on the opportunities the students had experienced through their classes, extracurricular
activities, and school programs. McDade ISD senior Sheila Lugo Lopez Lisethe told the audience that she was amazed by the opportunities at her small Central Texas district of fewer than 400 students. “Being part of something so small can get you Scan for a look somewhere big,” she said. back at an Students led sessions and inspiring week with students demonstrations on everything from and school building an aircraft to FAA standards leaders. to the power of fresh flowers to brighten a community. (See photos on page 36.) Trustees walked away inspired by innovative programs and especially by the young people whose commitment, hard work, and dedication made them successful. Camp ended with a focus on the “why” of the work of school boards from keynote speaker Mills Rodgers, an author and former educator. He echoed the theme heard throughout the conference from education leaders, teachers, and students about the importance of being seen, heard, and valued — a fitting end to a program powered by student voice.H Beth Griesmer is a staff writer for Texas Lone Star.
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A: Motivational speaker Amanda Gore kicked off the first general session of Camp.
B: TASB President Rolinda Schmidt welcomed trustees to Camp.
C: Teachers from around the state spoke passionately during the inaugural Teacher Voice Panel. D: The Student Voice Scholarship Panel is a crowd favorite every year at Camp.
E: Klip Weaver, president of Camp sponsor E3, talked to students during the Pep Rally showcasing student demonstrations. E
F: Students from Goose Creek ISD performed at the reception on day one at Camp. Photos by TASB Media Services
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