Royal ISD, Bellville ISD, and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) proudly hosted approximately 134 education leaders from across Texas at Hemi Hideout for the latest gathering of the Future Ready Superintendents Leadership Network (FRSLN). The event provided a collaborative platform for district leaders to engage in innovative discussions and leadership development. Royal ISD and Bellville ISD worked tirelessly to bring this event to life. FRSLN meets three times a year, and Royal ISD and Bellville ISD are privileged to be selected as hosts for this impactful event.
The excitement begins! CLICK HERE to watch as the Falcon and Brahma teams make their grand entrance at Hemi Hideout, welcomed by the electric performances of the Royal Cheerleaders, Royal Jazzettes, and Royal Sound Machine.
Special thanks to John and Diane Hovas and the Hemi Hideout team for their generous hospitality in providing this unique venue. Thanks to the talented Royal ISD Floral Design Falcons for providing the event centerpieces.
Attendees from 42 school districts participated in collaborative activities and gained insights from a lineup of dynamic speakers, including:
Rick Kershner, Superintendent, Royal ISD
Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent, Bellville ISD
Phylicia Glover, Assistant Superintendent, Royal ISD
Dana Bashara, Superintendent, Alamo Heights ISD
Rose Jones, Board Member, Royal ISD
Cori Vahalik, Board Vice President, Royal ISD
Sandra Buenger, Board President, Bellville ISD
John Hovas, Owner & Curator, Hemi Hideout
Ansell Sims, President, Grundfos USA
Frank Alfaro, Assistant Superintendent, Alamo Heights ISD
Nathaniel Richardson, Educator, Principal, Superintendent, School Board Member, and PVAMU Professor
Royal ISD Educator Panel
Royal ISD Student Panel
The event featured performances and presentations from:
Royal Sound Machine
Royal High School Cheerleaders
Royal High School Jazzettes
Royal MJROTC
Floral arrangements by the RHS Floral Design students
Student photographers
Attendees had the opportunity to visit Royal ECC, Royal STEM Academy, and Royal High School to witness firsthand the innovative and transformative initiatives shaping the future of education in Royal ISD.
The gathering continued at Hemi Hideout with a networking reception and dinner. Bellville ISD will host the next segment of the event, providing further opportunities for learning and collaboration among future-ready education leaders.
