TASA Corporate Partners
Supporting TASA’s Work on Behalf of Texas Students
TASA Corporate Partners benefit from exclusive opportunities — via sponsorships, advertising, and exhibits — to connect with school leaders and gain recognition and visibility. At the same time, our partners’ support enables us to advance our mission: To promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students.
TASA Corporate Partners
President’s Circle Partners
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Steve Fisher
Division Director, Cooperative Purchasing
About BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative was created to increase the purchasing power of government entities and to simplify their purchasing by using a customized online purchasing system, called the BuyBoard. Combining the purchase power of local governments provides members — big and small — the leverage to achieve better pricing on products, equipment, and services they use every day. BuyBoard has delivered the vast economies of scale in purchasing products and services to members since 1998.
Coryell Roofing & Construction, Inc.
Wendell Olson
Texas Sales Manager
817.846.3400
About Coryell Roofing & Construction, Inc.
Coryell specializes in commercial, institutional, and industrial roofing. We maximize our materials and process to withstand not only the harsh conditions found only in “Hail Alley” today but also lower energy costs down the road.
About DLR Group
DLR Group’s K-12 Ethos, which empowers learners through a forward-looking research-informed design focus that delivers transformational opportunity and fulfillment for all, is centered in all our projects. The DLR Group team is committed to listening to your needs, designing to your standards, and delivering on the promise of utmost quality allowing you to stay focused on your mission of success through high-quality teaching and learning for all.
Frontline Education
Rasheite Calhoun
Sr. Manager Partner Programs
813.420.5008
About Frontline Education
Our solutions provide crucial data for insights-based decision-making, strategic planning, and maximizing federal and state funding. Our reputation for delivering innovative solutions makes Frontline the industry’s top choice.
Huckabee
Daren Kirbo
Client Relationships Director
817.377.2969
About Huckabee
Huckabee has served Texas education for more than 57 years, and we are proud to have established ourselves as the top educational architecture firm in the state. We believe learning environments play such a significant role in student success, that we are exclusively focused on this one thing. At Huckabee, we’re more than architects, because you need more than a building. Our holistic approach extends beyond architectural services, because we believe you deserve more from your trusted advisors.
In addition to architecture services, we offer facility assessments, long-range and master planning, branding, communications, public relations, interior design, furniture coordination, environmental graphics, signage, wayfinding, virtual / augmented reality, animation, educational research, cost estimating, jurisdictional review, full-time construction administration and close-out and warranty services.
Imagine Learning
Terry Rasmussen
Regional Sales Manager
832.444.8782
K12 Insight
Hillary Robbins
Regional Partnership Director
703.542.9565
About K12 Insight
K12 Insight helps districts automate workflows across departments, centralize inbound and outbound communications, create a culture of customer service, and listen to their community. This work is led by a powerful customer service platform, Let’s Talk, that includes a generative AI-powered chatbot, in addition to expert-led research services, a DIY survey solution, and professional development. We help busy administrators and staff spend less time worrying about answering stakeholder questions, responding to redundant questions, or duplicating efforts. All of this helps districts build trust and lessen political polarization through improved customer service.
Lone Star Investment Pool
Cole Hentschel
Director, Investment & Public Finance Services
About Lone Star Investment Pool
Lone Star Investment Pool has served Texas school districts since 1991. There’s strength in numbers: hundreds of school districts, cities, counties, and public entities participate in the Pool. As a participant-driven organization, we understand your challenges and needs firsthand. Lone Star offers tailored financial solutions and a variety of fund options to help school districts reach their financial goals. We provide participants with the right blend of principal protection, liquidity, diversification, and returns.
Milliken & Company
Bryan Thompson
Contract Account Manager
801.440.5129
About Milliken & Company
Milliken is a science-based company, with a scientific goal: To maximize the potential of any technology or innovation we tackle. Our approach isn’t simply to try and meet the expectations of the flooring world – but we’re looking to fundamentally comprehend the underlying science of the products we bring to market. From there we can develop the optimal way to apply that knowledge to each application we work on, include carpet and resilient flooring.
At Milliken, We have spent over 150 years working to take our history of research and innovation and transform our company. The power of innovation is what has brought Milliken & Company where it is today. It’s what has brought Milliken & Company to be a company that also values integrity, excellence, sustainability and people to its core. We’re a company that is always thinking about the future – how we can change it, how we will impact it, and how we will leave it.
N2 Learning
Eddie Coulson
Partner
979.229.8175
About N2 Learning
N2 partners with education entities to transform leading and learning.
PBK
Ryan Gregory
Partner
800.938.7272
About PBK
As a nationally acclaimed architectural and engineering practice, PBK has specialized expertise in the education market and has completed thousands of projects of every size and scope. PBK has more than 40 years of experience and prides itself on being client-oriented and routinely going the “extra mile” for school district clients. PBK was named the Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record and was also named the #1 Education Firm by World Architecture Magazine for three years in a row.
Stantec
Michael Lovaglio, AIA, NCARB
Senior Principal | K12 Practice Leader
704.975.1928
About Stantec
Proudly serving Texas for more than 79 years, Stantec delivers educational facilities that inspire the community, staff, and students to excel as lifelong learners – because when we invest in our future, we move forward together. Our innovative, forward-thinking designs encourage new ways of teaching and learning, and support our greatest asset: the next generation of students who will reimagine what’s possible.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Adrian Porras
Energy Manager
About TASB Energy Cooperative
The TASB Energy Cooperative was created in 2008 to help governmental entities with the procurement of electricity, transportation fuels, and other types of energy products, commodities, and services. The Cooperative seeks to increase purchasing power and create budget certainty for school districts, colleges, universities, and governmental entities across Texas. Membership in the Cooperative is free and two programs — electricity and fuel — accommodate member energy needs
TASB Risk Management Fund
Todd Shade
Division Director, Risk Management Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
About TASB Risk Management Fund
Started in 1974, the TASB Risk Management Fund is Texas’ largest provider of risk management services to educational entities, but we are not an insurance company. We are a self-insured, not-for-profit risk pool of more than 1,000 Texas public education organizations collaborating to share risk, protect their resources, and succeed together. Today, our comprehensive coverage solutions include Auto, Cybersecurity, Liability, Property, Unemployment Compensation, Violent Act, and Workers’ Compensation.
Trusted Capital Group (TCG), a HUB International Company
Chris Jamail
Executive Vice President
512.600.5260
About TCG
TCG, a HUB International company focuses on bringing predictability to the financial challenges of educators by providing sophisticated solutions to group retirement plans (403(b)/457/401(a)), teacher retention programs, district risk management, and personal financial wellness.
ThoughtExchange
Kevin Skelcher
Account Executive
250.729.5389
About ThoughtExchange
ThoughtExchange is the AI engagement and experience platform that deepens engagement, enhances data, and provides faster, easier analysis and actions — so you don’t waste a moment.
VLK Architects
Kevin Worthy
Educational Planner
972.265.1885
About VLK Architects, Inc.
As experts in K-12 architecture, we are driven to build strong relationships with the districts we serve. That means we are passionate advocates for our clients, putting their needs before our own. We’re collaborative, responsive, and receptive to their input. Over time, that kind of devotion results in trust and respect – in short, authentic partnerships.
Wondr Health
Todd Whitthorne
Chief Inspiration Officer
972.841.6532
WRA Architects
Michael Holmberg
Partner
214.750.0077
About WRA Architects
Established in 1954, WRA Architects has designed more than 1,400 K-12 projects for over 100 districts, including schools, stadiums, auditoriums, and more. Services include Facility Assessment, Master Planning, Bond Planning, Architectural and Interior Design, and Construction Administration.
Platinum Partners
Age of Learning
David Webb
Director of Regional Sales – West
214.883.2880
About Age of Learning
Age of Learning is known as the leading expert in education. As the #1 downloaded app worldwide, ABCmouse has helped educate over 50 million students and counting! We have expanded that knowledge into elementary schools across the country, with a new age of learning and personalization for reading, math, and Spanish literacy. We capitalize on the leading innovations in AI, coupled with our vast experience and understanding of how to provide a joyful, meaningful learning experience for students to bring every learner guaranteed personalization, minute by minute, every time they use My Math Academy, My Reading Academy, and My Reading Academy Español.
Apple Education
Geoff Wurzel
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Jordan Smallwood
Sales and Marketing
615.828.1830
About Capturing Kids' Hearts
Through experiential training, expert coaching, a character-based curriculum for students, and personalized support, Capturing Kids’ Hearts® equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven campus culture, and student connectedness.
Carnegie Learning
Sharon Roth
Regional Vice President of Sales, Texas
972.824.2501
About Carnegie Learning
Aligned to Texas standards, our Carnegie Learning Clear solutions help students develop the conceptual understanding they need to succeed now and in the future. With Clear, students talk, share, and make real-world connections, while teachers have the full support of our services team to help their classrooms thrive.
CENTEGIX®
Carly Smith
Regional Vice President
828.582.6722
About CENTEGIX®
CENTEGIX® is the industry leader in wearable safety technology for all types of workplaces. The cloud-based CENTEGIX Safety Platform™ initiates the fastest response time for emergencies, from the everyday to the extreme, anywhere on campus. Leaders nationwide trust CENTEGIX’s innovative safety solutions to empower and protect people (every day).
ClassLink
Mary Keith
Sr. Director of Instructional Technology
862.225.1518
About ClassLink
ClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 21 million students and staff in over 2,700 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
College Board
Lana M. Sveda
Senior Director, State and District Partnerships
512.626.1820
About College Board
College Board, a not-for-profit membership organization, reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Career Kickstart is a new program in development that’s designed to accelerate high school students on their paths to in-demand careers.
Curriculum Associates
Claudia C. Salinas
Vice President
214.519.3677
About Curriculum Associates
Educators are at the core of everything we do. That’s why our goal is to empower you with tools, resources, and research so you can help every learner grow to their personal best.
EF Education First
Meredith Stefos-Norris
State Educational Partnerships Manager – Texas
512.914.4812
About EF
EF enhances what you teach with relevant, real-world learning experiences outside the classroom. Our proven travel-based learning method takes students out of their comfort zones, safely. This firsthand approach to understanding the world leads to an internal journey of self-discovery. As students learn more about themselves, they build essential skills—like communication and collaboration—and return home equipped to make a positive impact in the world. We offer over 400 immersive itineraries, focused on STEM, language-immersion, CTE, fine arts, and humanities. We also offer ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Brady Busby
Field Manager
281.395.9671
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The learners of today will shape the world of tomorrow. HMH brings learning to countless students and teachers—transforming lives, supporting communities, and making our society more just and inclusive for all. We offer a connected system of research-backed solutions, where assessment drives instruction and learning can be personalized to meet students’ needs. Our engaging, equity-minded content and customized PD are designed to elevate the potential of every learner.
lead4ward
John Fessenden
Accountability
About lead4ward
lead4ward makes a difference in the lives of students by helping educators focus their work, creating structures that give teachers and students a sense of hope and confidence, and supporting leaders with systems they can trust. We believe educators change the world one child at a time. Serving over 800 school districts, lead4ward is an essential partner in supporting the success of schools. lead4ward anticipates and integrates the changing needs of schools, maintaining a focus of professional learning, engaging instruction, and meaningful assessment.
Success requires transformative leadership. Working with the district in a coordinated service delivery model, lead4ward works to build capacity in district and campus leadership teams, creating a sustainable leadership structure to support ongoing work.
The consultants at lead4ward provide services to support the work of teachers and leaders as they transform learning for students. The members of the lead4ward team are uniquely qualified, experienced, and committed to serving educators. We are committed to providing professional development and consulting services to help leaders and teachers meet the needs of the changing assessment system.
Lone Star Furnishings, LLC
Ben Herrick
President
972.862.9900
About Lone Star Furnishings, LLC
Elevate Your Educational Spaces
At Lone Star Furnishings, we specialize in transforming educational environments across Texas. Whether you’re building a brand-new facility, undertaking a major renovation, or simply enhancing an existing space, our expertise lies in carefully curating furniture and equipment that aligns perfectly with your project’s unique needs and goals.
Partner with Us for Your Next Project
When you work with Lone Star Furnishings, you’re not just choosing furniture – you’re investing in a partnership committed to excellence and innovation in educational spaces. Contact us today to discuss your next project, and let’s shape the future of education together.
About NWEA
Led by trusted, reliable assessments, our products and services bring actionable insights and learning solutions together to help educators solve their biggest instructional and operational challenges.
Scholastic
Stephanie McMacken
Regional Director
817.781.9899
About Scholastic
Literacy is a journey. We’re with you every step of the way. Maximize student growth and achievement at every stage of the literacy journey with Scholastic Education Solutions. Our blended, research-based resources are designed to help every student learn to read, read to learn, and love doing both!
Gold Partners
Corgan
Brett Sumrow
Principal
214.683.2153
About Corgan
Old paradigms have shifted. The demand for innovative teaching environments reveals both great challenges and opportunities. At Corgan, we collaborate and conduct research to answer the questions your school faces, so you can focus on answering the questions on your students’ minds. A well-designed school offers more than a place to learn – it creates a space that sparks ideas, promotes collaboration, and enhances the experience of learning for everyone involved. To us, the only standard of successful design is a building full of inspired students. From bond planning to architecture to interior design and everything in between, we’re with you every step of the way – and always thinking about what the future might bring.
Edmentum
Ronda Talamantez
VP, Edmentum Texas
About Edmentum
Edmentum is committed to making it easier for educators to individualize learning for every student through research-based digital curriculum, interim assessments, and educational consulting. We are committed to delivering rigorous, research-based curricula that is aligned to the most up-to-date state or national standards and designed to engage all students.
New Tech Network
Steffany Batik
Director of District and School Success
817.320.5888
About New Tech Network
New Tech Network (NTN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to systemic change in education. We center K-12 schools as the units of change, working closely with district leaders, school principals, and classroom educators, to co-design an approach to change that is specific to their context. New Tech Network has worked with over 350 schools committed to these key focus areas: college and career ready outcomes, supportive and inclusive culture, meaningful and equitable instruction, and purposeful assessment. Through a focus on student-centered learning, including project-based learning, students engage with TEKS in creative, culturally relevant ways that provide real-world contexts.
Savvas Learning Company
Gina Floyd
Director of Sales
About SAVVAS Learning Company
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design next-generation K-12 learning solutions that help all students discover their greatness. Our award-winning, standards-aligned programs — developed by leading authors and educators and used by more than 40 million students — leverage the power of adaptive learning and advanced technology to deliver immersive, personalized, and engaging content that maximizes learning, anytime, anywhere. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company at savvas.com.
Schneider Electric
Matt Lombardo
Account Executive
214.507.0175
About Schneider Electric
We partner with school districts to help save energy while enhancing the comfort and productivity of their schools through turnkey solutions funded through guaranteed savings.
Whizz Education
Ben Slack
Partnerships Director
214.676.7793
About Whizz Education
Whizz Education is a global education company dedicated to improving learning outcomes for students through personalized, interactive online tutoring. Since its founding, Whizz Education has partnered with schools, governments, and educational organizations to deliver targeted, data-driven solutions that empower teachers and engage students. The company’s flagship product, Math-Whizz, provides tailored lessons that adapt to each student’s pace and ability, helping to close achievement gaps and foster a love for learning. With a commitment to innovation and educational equity, Whizz Education continues to impact lives worldwide.
Silver Partners
AlphaBEST Education
Dawn Hosni
Chief Development Officer
480.815.7014
About AlphaBEST Education
At AlphaBEST, the power of wonder drives our innovative curricula. Our after school and summer programs are tailored to meet the needs of each unique community we serve.
BRW Architects
Kathy Lee
Senior Associate
214.528.8704
About BRW Architects
Our firm specializes in innovative and collaborative K-12 educational facility design, partnering with school districts to create inspiring, functional learning environments. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of students, educators, and communities, we prioritize collaboration and customization in every project. From transformative branding and wayfinding to modern, adaptable spaces, we’re committed to shaping environments that foster growth, creativity, and academic excellence.
Escamilla & Poneck, LLP
Marty DeLeon
Attorney
512.415.9610
About Escamilla & Poneck, LLP
At Escamilla & Poneck, LLP, our diverse and energetic lawyers have a history of successfully representing clients in both the public and private sectors and in matters ranging from providing employment law for employers to handling contract negotiations and disputes for governmental entities. Since our law firm was established in 1991, we have evolved and expanded to meet the needs of our growing clientele and today—with more than 15 lawyers and six office locations—we are one of the largest certified minority-owned firms in our practice area
Gaggle.Net Inc.
Ray Bledsoe
Regional VP, Sales
972.467.4484
About Gaggle.net Inc.
Gaggle is a recognized leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided devices and platforms. Gaggle proactively alerts school officials when students show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, threats of violence, and other harmful situations.
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
Jamieson Mackay
Chief Relationship Officer
832.327.8171
About Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
Full service financial institution dedicated to serving only educators in the state of Texas. We also offer a free HSA Administration program and CDs to ISDs.
Harris County Department of Education
Stephanie De Los Santos
Director of Marketing and Client Engagement
713.696.1344
About Harris County Dept. of Education
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is a unique educational hybrid serving school districts, governmental entities and nonprofits in the nation’s third largest county. It provides broad-based programs tailored to meet specific needs of the 25 school districts in the greater Harris County area. HCDE supports educators and school staff with professional development opportunities in diverse instructional areas ranging from core content to special populations and educational technology. Additional programs are offered supporting school safety and alternative certification. The department provides valuable operational support to districts and public agencies in Harris County in the form of an advanced records management system and purchasing power through the Choice Partners cooperative program.
Just Right Reader
Brittny Fillmore
Director of Partnerships
916.633.1436
About Just Right Reader
Just Right Reader’s Science of Reading decodables engage students in authentic phonics practice both in the classroom and at home, offering Classroom Libraries and Take-Everywhere Decodable Packs in English and Spanish. With over 700 titles, our collection aligns with all phonics curriculums and features colorful illustrations, diverse characters, and relatable stories. Each decodable is equipped with tools to support classroom implementation and small group instruction, including engaging video lessons that extend phonics instruction beyond the classroom. Catering to a range of levels from pre-emergent to developing readers in upper elementary, Just Right Reader decodables help accelerate every student’s journey to confident reading.
LPA, Inc.
Craig Drone
Studio Director, Dallas
469.899.5110
About LPA, Inc.
Our firm breaks down the barriers between disciplines, drawing upon the expertise of the different teams—engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, planners—to find the best answers for each project. At every level, we’ve eliminated the traditional barriers to encourage collaboration and the flow of ideas. Every voice is heard. All input is valued. The focus is on the “we” not the “me” as we work with our clients and communities to develop projects that work better for people.
Better Process, Better Results
Our core process is based on developing a deeper understanding of the needs and goals of all stakeholders. We don’t push an agenda or bring templates to the discussion. We sit at the table as a facilitator, not a lecturer. Engagement is not a formality or a burden—it is the foundation of our designing process.
We believe a better process starts with a focus on the user experience, looking for that extra efficiency and the elements that will excite people and create a special place. As the design evolves, we emphasize research and exploration, targeting clearly-defined goals.
For us, a better process is about giving clients relevant information and allowing data-based discussions to inform every element of the design.
NoRedInk
Sheryl Colaur
Field Sales Manager
708.565.3545
About NoRedInk
NoRedInk helps millions of students in Grades 3–12 become better writers. The company’s comprehensive writing platform includes diagnostic tools, instructional resources, adaptive practice exercises, scaffolded writing activities, and actionable performance data that enables teachers and administrators to differentiate instruction, monitor trends, and track student progress toward mastery of specific skills covered by state and national standards and tests.
Performance Services
Joe Muldoon
Vice President – Texas Market
317.938.3330
About Performance Services
Transforming spaces, empowering places – it’s what we do! Performance Services is a design-build engineering and construction company specializing in transformational renovations, high-performance buildings, and optimal learning environments for K-12 schools. We offer a cohesive and collaborative team approach throughout project development and implementation to maximize quality results and 100% client satisfaction. Our core service offerings include facility master planning, educational planning, design and construction (new construction and renovations), HVAC system and building controls, and performance and energy savings guarantees.
Pfluger Architects
Terry Hoyle
CEO
214.497.2128
About Pfluger Architects
Pfluger creates spaces that inspire, energize, and engage our clients while minimizing our environmental impact and have been at the forefront of architectural innovation for over fifty years. Our roots are in the small-town values of our first clients, which became the foundation of our firm—selflessness, intention, and graciousness. As we have continued to grow, we had to ask ourselves: How can we inspire our team members across the state to unleash their creative genius with intention, creativity, and kindness? The answer lies in developing a common purpose: to inspire people to create a more meaningful human experience.
Here’s the Pfluger Difference:
Research and Benchmarking
Our dedicated teams continuously inform our design solutions to serve our clients better. Focused on health & safety, fine arts, sustainability, campus life, CTE, and immersive learning, we are staying at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices, ensuring our architectural solutions are innovative, efficient, and effective. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible, shaping the future of architecture instead of merely following it.
Integration of Cutting-Edge Technology
Pfluger stays at the forefront of architectural innovation by leveraging cutting-edge tools. We understand the power of immersive and augmented reality in enhancing the design and visualization process. Using tools like Matterport to scan existing buildings and augmented reality to walk our clients through their projects virtually, we offer a realistic and immersive experience of your spaces before they are built. This technology enables our clients to better understand the design, make more informed decisions, and visualize the outcome more clearly.
Community Engagement Resources
Recognizing the critical role of community engagement in public school districts, Cody Cunningham has joined Pfluger as our Director of Communications and Community Engagement. With over two decades of experience in public education as a communications director, Cody is an expert at fostering connections between school districts and their communities, navigating unique challenges, and developing effective public relations and community engagement strategies. His involvement ensures our projects resonate with the community and bolster the local fabric. Cody’s expertise extends to bond election strategy and voter analysis, further enhancing our community-centric approach. By weaving community perspectives into our design process, we ensure our architectural solutions are not just functional, but also reflect the unique character and aspirations of the community. This approach strengthens the relationship between the school district and its constituents, creating architecture that truly belongs to the people it serves.
Pfluger is not just an architectural firm; we are catalysts for change. Our passion for sustainability, innovation, and enhancing human experiences fuels our work.
Raise Your Hand Texas
Anne Lasseigne Tiedt
Senior Director of Strategic Communications
512.784.3805
About Raise Your Hand Texas
Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in Texas’ 5.4 million public school students. We work in communities throughout the state to educate, engage and activate advocates who care about public education – all while keeping five values in mind: integrity, democracy, courage, equity, and pragmatism. We are reinventing public education for the future – because the future of Texas is in our public schools.
SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Catherine Johnson Trevino
Director of Business Development
210.322.0452
About SFE
SFE is a food focused, culinary-driven foodservice management company who specializes in fueling the minds and bodies of K-12 students to reach their highest potential. Our team of chefs and dietitians deliver an exceptional food experience to students through fresh, wholesome ingredients, customizable, exciting menus and innovative service. Our flexible approach includes collaborating with our partners and communities to create a unique dining program for each school. SFE partners with over 165 school districts in 21 states to serve over one million students every day.
Stephens Inc.
Alfred Ray
Senior Vice President
214.258.2733
About Stephens Inc.
We provide successful services in bond underwriting; however, we also support our client districts in many other ways, given Dr. Ray’s veteran superintendent experience in Texas. These include providing guest speakers, supporting ed foundations and other academic programs, advising on UIL and related issues, and election strategy consulting, among others.
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
Rebecca Stribling
Client Service & Events Coordinator
512.454.6864
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. provides legal services to Texas school districts and related entities. With offices throughout Texas, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and in Oklahoma, we have served districts across both states with prompt, efficient and reliable representation since 1983. Our attorneys serve as fierce advocates in the areas of employment, special education, constitutional law, civil rights, construction, and business. We are innovators in client service and pride ourselves on practical, straightforward counsel. With Walsh Gallegos, you can be confident that your attorneys have the motivation and experience to protect and promote the best interests of your district.
Bronze Partners
Aries Education Solutions, Inc.
Seldon Short
Texas Sales Executive
214.766.0658
About Aeries
We are a family-owned, privately held, unique student information system that seamlessly integrates with ancillary products.
BTC
Sammy Martin
President and CEO
About BTC
As a construction manager, not only do we help out with the school building process, we also assist with pre-construction services, building design, and more. This means we’re much more involved in overseeing your school build from the first call to the ribbon cutting. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve perfected our process as a top K-12 construction firm.
Branching Minds
Clay Cone
Event Marketing Manager
512.785.5352
About Branching Minds
Branching Minds is a leading K-12 educational technology platform that was designed to support schools in doing the work of MTSS and to make personalized learning sustainable for schools and teachers.
Cardonex
Jill Blankenship
Regional Vice President
903.858.4497 x 1302
About Cardonex
HQ feature keeps your teachers’ qualifications up-to-date and your courses properly staffed, while our Master Scheduling and Staffing Plans tools provide efficiency and equity for your entire institution.
Claycomb Associates, Inc.
Bo Ledoux
President
About Claycomb
Claycomb Associates’ passion is to design exceptional schools that will help students succeed while in school and develop skills to achieve success after graduation. We believe in developing students to become lifelong learners, and our entire firm is devoted to this purpose. This exclusive focus has resulted in a refined list of services geared to our education clients.
Claycomb Associates develops satisfied clients by designing the school facilities that our clients want. Through personalized service and listening before acting, all our school designs are award winners to our clients.
We commit to providing our clients the highest level of customer service and attention they should expect from a full-service architectural and engineering firm. We are dedicated to doing “whatever it takes”
Corwin
Star Rodriguez
Senior Professional Learning Advisor
805.570.4556
About Corwin
We help educators make the greatest impact through sustained professional learning. We create practical, research-based resources and services so that every child can succeed.
Cory Hartsfield, P.C.
Cory Hartsfield
Attorney
817.269.6626
About Cory Hartsfield PC
Cory Hartsfield PC is a boutique law firm with its main focus to represent school superintendents in their contractual and employment relationships. With over twenty (20) years of experience in employment law and executive compensation, and over last sixteen (16) years representing superintendents and other administrators throughout Texas, Cory not only possesses the necessary legal knowledge and experience but has established relationships with TRS and district counsel throughout the state, and understands the political aspects impacting today’s administrators.
Digi Security Systems
Joshua Herron
President
About Digi Security Systems
At Digi Security Systems, we design, install, and service comprehensive commercial security solutions, including video surveillance, access control, gun detection, and more. We help school districts create safer environments, improve emergency response, and meet requirements like Alyssa’s Law in Texas and Oklahoma, all with tailored, cost-effective plans.
Edia Learning
Bill Lloyd
Regional Director
972.375.1181
About Edia Learning
Edia is an AI math platform, MTSS and Chronic Absenteeism modular system for districts that guarantees improvement.
EveryDay Labs
Nicole Bosworth
Director of District Partnerships
303.921.1475
About EveryDay Labs
We work with districts across Texas & nationwide to meet the complex challenge of improving student attendance. Our team of experts provides educators with a game plan for better attendance and student outcomes through actionable data analytics, collaboration tools, evidence-based communications and professional learning that build capacity and unlock new, powerful ways to deliver the student and family support that will move the needle on better attendance.
HKS Inc.
Wayne Reynaud
Studio Practice Leader, Education
214.636.1189
About HKS
Our Texas-based education studio has a wealth of experience collaborating with school districts across the state. We recognize the vital role these educational institutions play in serving both the community and its families. At HKS Education, we work closely with district leaders to develop innovative design solutions that anticipate the needs of the future. We are deeply committed to responsible stewardship, ensuring that our designs inspire learning while remaining cost-effective and sustainable.
Hilltop Securities
John Martin
Managing Director
About Hilltop Securities
HilltopSecurities is committed to improving lives — for our customers and our employees. We seek to serve as your trusted advocate by providing the financial guidance, solutions and services that achieve your definition of success.
INDECO
Wayne Goldston
Managing Partner
About INDECO
K-12 done right for over 50 years, Indeco Sales is the nation’s largest independently owned K-12 furnishings dealer. We are fine-tuned to support schools in every step of the furnishing process. From learning to admin spaces, our turn-key solutions, design software, and industry leading logistics give us the tools to provide unmatched levels of support to our customers.
Lexia
Candice Thomassen
Senior Regional Sales Manager
800.507.2772
About Lexia Learning
Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is committed to helping all students become proficient readers and confident learners. For 40 years, the company has focused solely on literacy, and today provides a full spectrum of solutions for both students and teachers. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.
Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Stephanie Mendoza
Texas Deliquent Tax Conference Manager
512.634.3871
About Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Linebarger has focused on collecting delinquent property taxes since its founding in 1976. Over the past four decades, our services have expanded, in both depth and scope to support the changing needs and requirements of our Texas clients. Our team of dedicated, attorneys and collection personnel offer our clients superior customer service and collection programs that is highly integrated and comprehensive in nature. We offer many additional services at no additional cost to our clients. These services complement our delinquent tax collection program and help our clients collect their tax revenue and better serve their constituents. Learn more at www.lgbs.com.
M&R Roofing and Construction Company, LLC
Ralph Harris
President
817.584.1374
About M&R Roofing and Construction
M&R Roofing and Construction is a family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of experience that can assess a project and put forward a clear strategy to provide long-lasting solutions at a fair price to any roofing or waterproofing issues we encounter to ensure a reliable and weather resistant property.
McGriff Insurance Services
John D. Bass, CEBS
Sr. Vice President
210.339.2481
About McGriff Insurance Services, LLC
McGriff Insurance Services provides risk management, insurance and employee benefits to employers of all sizes.
Meteor Education
Lacey Steward
Director of Market Development
281.236.3383
About MeTEOR Education
With Meteor you can design learning environments that ensure student + teacher engagement.
MIND Education, Creators of ST Math
Garrett Girouard
Sr. Education Partnerships Manager
814.404.9189
About MIND Education's ST Math
MIND Education engages, motivates, and challenges students toward mathematical success. We are the creators of ST Math, a PreK-8 visual instructional program that leverages the brain’s innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems, and InsightMath, a neuroscience-based K-6 curriculum that transforms student learning by teaching math the way the brain learns so all students are equipped to succeed.
Panorama Education
Panorama Education
Outreach Department
888.268.1590
About Panorama Education
Panorama Education helps schools and districts nationwide elevate the voices of students, staff, and families to build thriving learning communities. Panorama’s comprehensive online platform empowers educators and leaders to monitor student progress, provide effective supports, and boost outcomes across academics, attendance, behavior, on-time graduation, life skills, and more.
PowerSchool
Rick Fernandez
Director Executive Engagement
About PowerSchool
As a leading provider of cloud-based K-12 software, PowerSchool supports educators, administrators, and families to help students learn in a way that’s right for them.
ProtectED
Caroline Bate
Regional VP
956.832.3939
About Protect|ED
Protect|ED is a national leader in indoor air quality solutions for schools.
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
Calen Shearer
Vice President, Education
210.875.5283
About Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. is general contractor and construction management company specializing in school construction since 1989. S&P is an innovator in construction management systems and has pioneered numerous technological advancements across its solid portfolio of school construction. S&P has offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio that support our partner school districts. S&P builds foundations for opportunity, including investing in the communities we build for. We believe in a culture of mutual success based on integrity and trust and recognize we are stronger as a team in collaboration with our clients and partners. Let’s build what matters to you.
SchoolStatus
Kara Stern
Director, Education and Engagement
About SchoolStatus
SchoolStatus, the K-12 success platform, helps districts increase the quality and frequency of school-family communications and combat chronic absenteeism. With more than two hundred million successful school-home interactions and millions of users across all product lines, SchoolStatus drives meaningful results for districts and schools across the US.
Our easy-to-use communications hub and data-driven attendance solutions drive results with school-home engagement that promotes student success and engages all families in their preferred language. We strive to create an integrated and impactful educational experience, from district leadership to families at home. For more information, visit schoolstatus.com.
Vista Higher Learning
Cristy Thornton
K12 Texas Regional Manager
512.234.1739
About Vista Higher Learning
Vista Higher Learning develops transformative language and literacy solutions that meet the needs of every language learner — those acquiring a new language, enhancing a second, or perfecting their native language. We empower educators with innovative, research-based programs that provide all students pathways to success.