Family Life and Community Resource Center

Presenter: Judi Kubena

In this session, students and parents will be introduced to strategies that will help students to increase their scores on the ACT and SAT exams. Information will be given to help a student decide which test is right for them. Learning to prepare for these tests will boost a student’s confidence and test success!

Presenter: Dr. Sunday Johnson

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Presenter: Michelle McCain

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Presenter: Dr. Alexander C. Warren

Parents are still the frontline for student success. This workshop will share numerous ways to engage your student and to assist them on their path to academic success.

Presenter: Denise Brooks

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Presenter: Dr. Janice Little

Fast Money Pitch is an interactive learning experience that enhances students’ financial knowledge using the game of baseball. Students will be given an opportunity to learn basic facts about baseball, financial terms, making smart money moves while increasing their team building skills. The objective of this session is to provide hands on learning activities, which focuses on the state and national financial literacy standards. Participants will leave this session pitching financial literacy facts.

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Presenter: Soweto White

One of the most important decisions you can make is to put your Health and Fitness first. Being healthy and fit can add years to your life. Achieving your wellness goal in 2018 can become a reality created through an effective workout plan that is proactive, purposeful, and centered around healthy eating. Join this session and learn how to be “The Best You” you can be through health and fitness.

Presenter: Aleta Scott

Though we live in one of the richest countries in the world, many Americans today are challenged with financial problems. For many debt is a way of life. Whether saving to send the kids to college or saving for those retirement years, most people are realizing that they are simply not prepared. How does one get prepared? Preparation starts with you being proactive and arming yourself with knowledge to move you from financial insecurity to financial independence. This workshop is engaging and is designed to help you find money to save and provide you the steps to take to manage your debt.

Presenter: Dr. Sunday Johnson

This workshop will share successful social media options used to engage anyone you may meet and thereby gaining their assistance through donor engagement and brand management in order to solve nonprofit budget needs.

Presenters: FLCRC Youth Ambassadors

Developing the skills and talents of a leader while giving back to the community will transfer into many unique opportunities for students. Volunteering in your community is a great starting point for building leadership skills. Join the Youth Ambassador Leadership Education (YALE) session and start the gift of giving back to your community.

Presenter: Michelle McCain

Preparing for life after high school involves some major planning and decision-making. Planning today for a future tomorrow will increase your chances of enjoying your life. It’s never too early to start planning for your life after high school and never too late to start planning for the rest of your life.

The College & Career Manual is required for this session. This manual is an instant resource to get you started with your planning for the future. Please purchase beforehand and we will have your manual(s) ready for you at the conference.

→ Purchase $25 Student Edition
→ Purchase $35 Parent Edition

Presenter: Denise Brooks

Although our goal is to develop lifelong learners, we are sometimes faced with reluctant readers. Let’s discuss ways to engage our learners in reading and the discussion of texts. We’ll consider the importance of choice, as well as ways to make reading a family event.

Presenter: Dr. Rodney Johnson

Schools Partnering with Parents will provide an effective and practical session focused on creating and maintaining positive communication with parents, guardians, and stakeholders in today’s communication driven environments. The goal of this workshop is to help parents develop a common-sense approach to personalize, plan, and provide a purpose to their efforts to advocate on behalf of parents and students as they explore various ways to reach-out to schools in today’s busy social media driven environment.

Presenter: Linda Coleman

Stick and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Words are powerful, positive and negative. Word play affects our mind and behavior. The goal of this session is to challenge our belief system by teaching ways to evaluate and place value on “word play”. We will assess the value and worth of a word to determine, which words are kept or discarded in our memory bank. At the end of this session, participants should be able to create strategies to deal with negative words and ways to build a positive mental attitude.

Presenter: Judi Kubena

Many students are told to go home and study, but are never taught how to study. This presentation will introduce students and parents to time management skills, concentration techniques, note-taking skills, memory techniques and test taking strategies. Even students who already experience academic success can learn to study smarter not harder!

Presenter: Soweto White

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Presenters: Dr. Ilene Harper & Dr. Rodney Johnson

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Presenter: Cleo Wadley

How to access your child’s school report card, the meaning behind the report card grade, and discuss the four categories that make-up the school report card grade.

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Presenters: Vanesia Johnson and Mia Williams

Join this session and speak openly about the importance of parents advocating for children receiving special education and Section 504 services in the public school system. Parent Advocacy is being 504, IDEA and ADA informed.

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Denise Brooks’ career as an educator began in 1989 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her dream of becoming an educator became a reality. Mrs. Brooks has served as a teacher, campus instructional, data coach, Teacher Development Specialist, program reading manager, literacy interventionist, and an administrator. She acknowledges having great mentors and collaborators throughout the years. Mrs. Brooks incorporates valuable lessons learned with her experiences to engage her audience. Her passion for teaching and learning is present when training teachers, working with struggling students, or collaborating with colleagues.

Linda Means Coleman is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has twenty -five years of experience working with children and families in her current position as a school social worker. Ms. Coleman has served on several boards and participated in many community organization projects. Her academic history includes an undergraduate degree from Alabama A&M University and Masters from Prairie View A&M University. Additionally, Ms. Coleman is the founder of the NAACP-Missouri City Branch and currently holds the position of Assistant Secretary. She has dedicated her life to serving leadership, community service and civil rights.

Youth Ambassador Leadership Education (YALE) is a student-led organization designed to promote countywide leadership opportunities for students to be actively involved with planning and implementing community initiatives. YALE links high school students in grades 9th through 12th throughout Fort Bend County to various activities related to leadership, service learning, and college and career readiness.

Dr. Ilene Harper is the Executive Director of the Family Life and Community Resource Center. Dr. Harper has spent over twenty-five years in the field of education inspiring and motivating students, parents, and educators. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, two Masters Degrees and undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Harper is a member of Independent Educational Consultants Association, American Educational Research Association, and Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society. She has lead successful K-12 school district initiatives that resulted in national and state awards. Dr. Harper presented to thousands a series of educational workshops, trainings and seminars. She is the author of the College and Career Preparation Manual, YALE program, and numerous training materials.

Dr. Rodney Johnson is a committed educator who is dedicated to finding and creating proactive solutions for educators. Rodney has served as a math instructor and campus administrator in Richardson, Dallas, and Alief ISDs. After receiving his doctorate from Stephen F. Austin in 2005, Dr. Johnson intensified his philosophy of teaching and learning. Since 2009, Rodney is continuously engaged with consulting as a nationally certified principal coaching mentor through NAESP and Cognitive Coaching. Dr. Johnson’s proficiency includes executive mentoring, pedagogy, and data interpretation. Working with administrators and educators in Texas and out-of-state, Dr. Johnson is currently an educational specialist and shares his turnaround experiences with large and small school districts alike.

Vanesia Johnson is the founder and chairperson of Citizens Advocating for Social Equity (C.A.S.E.). She is owner of VRJ & Associates, LLC, a group behavioral health practice and consulting firm in Greater Houston. She serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Portal Houston, Inc. and Tri-State Regional Wellness Center, Inc. She graduated Salutatorian and Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi Valley State University where she obtained her Bachelor Degree of Social Work in May 1999. She then attended Tulane University in New Orleans, LA where she obtained her Masters of Social Work in December 2000 with a Concentration in Clinical and Administration. Ms. Johnson has over 16 years of progressive leadership experience in the areas of Corporate Compliance, Performance Improvement, Senior Management, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Supervision and Community Activism.

Judi Kubena is a retired educator who has been in education for 44 years at high school and college levels. She has prepared students for the ACT and SAT college entrance exams for 33 years. She currently provides private tutoring in most subjects, specializing in math and ACT/SAT preparation.  She also provides direction for student success, at all grade levels, with time management and study skills.

Dr. Janice Little is an optimistic visionary social worker who is passionate about serving children and families. She has extensive experience with Fort Bend Independent School District, Houston Astros, and Legends Hospitality. Dr. Little is the author of The G.O.O.D. (Getting Out Of Debt) Diva’s Journal and The Graduate’s Gift (4 Bases for Success). She is also the founder of Kids’ Money Klub and Kids’ Money Mart, Inc. She serves as a mentor to 3 students and consults with doctoral students to complete their dissertation process.

Michelle McCain is currently teaches English as a Second Language with Alief ISD. She has 10 years of grades 6-12 experience where she has been a MIT English coach, a Texas Association of School Administrator English I & II digital content curator, a campus instructional coach, and a special educational curriculum writer. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice with a minor in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Educational Curriculum and an EdD with a Specialization in Educational Leadership and Management.

Dr. Sunday Price-Johnson has been a secondary school educator for 19 years. She has been a Science Teacher, Instructional Specialist, Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and currently an Associate Principal. She is the founder of The Price Group which provides services in educational consulting, career transition counseling, Teacher coaching, curriculum writing, and educational presentations.

Aleta Scott is a Licensed Financial Professional and Certified Financial Educator CFED^® committed to making a difference in the lives of others. With over 10 years in the financial industry, Aleta has worked with many families to educate them on preparing for those important occurrences in life that impacts their finances. Whether your desire is to give your child the jumpstart he/she deserves to succeed or improve your retirement outlook, Aleta is willing to assist you.

Dr. Alexander C. Warren holds a Doctoral degree in Higher Education and Community College Leadership from The University of Texas – Austin; Executive Director of Project Start Smart Inc., an education nonprofit, as well as, a partner of Texas Tutor Professionals. Alex serves as President of the Spring ISD Foundation and as treasurer of the Spring ISD CTE Advisory Board. He consults on topics related to academic success, and nonprofit development. He credits his community involvement with developing a better understanding of nonprofit management and ways to develop long-term strategies, especially with regard to building successful collaborations and overall organizational success.

Soweto White has been a Certified Personal Trainer for 7 years. She practices her passion for health and fitness through pop-up boot camps, church boot camps and personal training sessions. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University, but learned early on that her professional background and passion didn’t align. She is currently the owner of Be Fit, a mobile fitness center, that seeks to encourage, empower, and equip men, women, and children to love who they inside and out.