November 8, 2019
MAUDE COBB CONVENTION COMPLEX
100 Grand Blvd.
Longview, TX 75604

Phone: (903) 753-3121
Email: [email protected]

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Tom Wilbeck
Keynote Speaker

Tom Wilbeck is a Professional Counselor, trainer and performer who has been delivering Christ-centered therapeutic and educational intervention since 1995. He is currently in private practice as a child and adolescent therapist, licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners and specialized in play therapy. Tom has also been a trainer for groups ranging from Exxon, Coca Cola, NASA and early childhood education audiences in the greater Houston area. As a performer, Tom is "Mr. Tom" from Tom's Fun Band: a nationally ranked children's recording artist with 3 CDs to his credit. Tom firmly believes that we each have a purpose. He seeks to increase joy in people's lives so their purpose will shine through.


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Room: General Session Room

 
Presenter: Susan MacHugh

Susan MacHugh has worked in the field of Early Childhood for over 30 years as a Preschool Founding Director/Master Teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, and Trainer with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS).  She is the owner of The Singing Bag Solution, a published author, and serves as a support group leader for the Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita Chapter of Attention Deficit Disorder – Southern Region (ADDA-SR).


 
Presenter: Audrey Rowland

Audrey Rowland has over 15 years of experience as an early childhood professional. Drawing from her expertise as a teacher and administrator, Audrey creates resources and provides professional development for early educators, administrators, parents, and policy-makers. Audrey is grounded in theory and practice that emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice and high-quality early education. She provides a number of content areas with focus on classroom implementation. She is an engaging speaker and trainer, translating information into application and inspiring teachers and professionals. Audrey earned a MS from the University of North Texas in Child Development and Family Studies and a MBA from Texas Woman's University. Audrey is a Master Trainer with Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (#1743).


 
Presenter: Marilyn Bitis

Marilyn’s credentials

  • Master Professional Trainer in the Texas Early Childhood Professional System #11675 since 1998
  • B.B.A. University of Mississippi
  • Published co-Author of “Sensational Beginnings- Sensory and Motor Skills for Infants and Toddlers”
  • Tumbling Stars, Inc. and owner, coach and director since 1988. Sold the company in 2004.
  • Gymnastics coach in seventeen schools for twenty-two years
  • Motor Skills teacher in four schools for ten years.


 
Presenter: Darla Baerg

Darla holds a communication specialist degree from Baylor University and a masters degree in communication from the University of North Texas. In addition she has a masters degree in Human Resource Development from Vanderbilt University.

Before starting her family, Darla was the chief of staff for a United States Congressman and the director of training for a Fortune 500 company. She has served as an ad junct faculty member at Houston Baptist University.

Darla is a sought after speaker and Bible study teacher. She has been married to her husband Bill for 28 years and they have four children.


 
Presenter: Sharon Dworaczyk

Sharon Dworaczyk has worked with young toddlers through second grade age children for over twenty years. Her education background consists of an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education specializing in Early Childhood and English as a Second Language from Texas A & M University in College Station and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. She was trained in the Classroom Storytelling Project from the School Literacy and Culture from Rice University in 1996, and has continued with SLC as a mentor teacher, seminar leader, and as Special Projects Coordinator. Sharon has also worked with Creative Writing Camp since 1999 teaching entering Kindergarten through First Grade students and as Site Supervisor the past five summers.


November 8, 2019
MAUDE COBB CONVENTION COMPLEX
100 Grand Blvd.
Longview, TX 75604

Phone: (903) 753-3121
Email: [email protected]

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