2011 Literacy Texas Conference Wrapup
Thank you for attending the Literacy Texas Annual Conference! We hope you returned home with many new ideas to implement into your programs and made new connections that will continue to lead you on your path to success. Below you will find workshop presentations, testimonials of attendees, and photographs.
Opening Session with Keynote Dr. Judy Cheatham, Vice President of Literacy Services, Reading Is Fundamental
Advocacy Basics - Jason Land, Hewlett Packard, Global Market Intelligence / Literacy Texas, Board of Directors
Financial Fitness Festivals Made Easy - Ida Acuña-Garza, Executive Director, South Texas Literacy Coalition
Forming Partnerships for Family Literacy- Elizabeth Thompson, Assistant Director, Texas LEARNS
Incorporating Health Literacy into the Adult Education Classroom - Peter Morrison, Program Manager, and Laura O’Bar, Health Literacy Specialist, both of Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
Recruit, Train, Retain: Using Volunteers in Your Literacy Program - Kathryn Bauchelle, Program Director, Literacy Advance of Houston
Adult Learner of the Year Award 2011 - Victor Morales
Volunteer of the Year Award 2011 - Lupe Moreno
“What a great way to celebrate Literacy Texas’ 10th year! The conference was great. All of the training sessions were excellent.” Jennifer Slade, ED - East Texas Literacy Council, Longview
“This year’s Literacy Texas Conference was wonderful! You guys did an excellent job in providing sessions that were really beneficial.” Yoko Matsumoto - Arlington Public Library
“I can’t emphasize enough the value of the Literacy Texas Conference. Being able to bring two of my teachers has changed them from “willing and compassionate volunteers” into Advocacy Champions. WOW!” Connie Anthony - First Baptist Church, Conroe
