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Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

School Board Members and District Leaders

Register NOW for the

Southern Region Leadership Conference!

July 21 - 23, 2024

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Biloxi, MS

Get ready to ignite your leadership spark at the Southern Region Leadership Conference! Decision-makers from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi school districts converge for networking and professional growth.


Dive into a world of innovation with board members, superintendents, and school personnel as we bring together the brightest minds in education. Prepare to be inspired by leading experts who will share cutting-edge strategies on data-driven decision-making to skyrocket student achievement and to reveal the secrets of successful collaboration between boards and superintendents to elevate your district to unparalleled heights.


But that's not all – seize this golden opportunity to explore the "best practices" that have transformed schools into models of success. Join us as we also unravel the latest hot topics and challenges facing school districts in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.


Don't miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience – where leaders come to grow, network, and lead their schools into a bright new future.

See you in Biloxi!

Featured Speakers

Dr Adolph Brown

Get Ready to Learn, Laugh, and Lead with Dr. Adolph Brown!


Dr. Adolph Brown, III, affectionately known as "Doc Brown," offers leaders a uniquely inspiring, relevant, hilarious, and entertaining, yet profoundly challenging presentation. He is an educator, businessman, mental health and parenting expert, clinical psychologist, investor, author, master research-scientist, and keynote speaker. He is a servant-leader at heart, a life-long mental health advocate, and a renowned parent/family television host. He is admired around the world for his simple and direct “Real Talk” and for his powerful, universal, and timeless teachings. For over 30 years as a well-respected research-practitioner and academician, Dr. Brown has researched, field-tested, and implemented a set of concrete strategies used to support and enhance schools and businesses around the world.

Leadership on Fire:

Igniting and Enlightening Teams


Not your typical “motivational speaker,” Denise Ryan is genuine and real. Ryan is an author, keynote speaker, and most notably, a fire starter extraordinaire. FireStar’s unique programs are relevant, uplifting, and informative. Ryan’s trademark interactive programs address a myriad of workplace issues such as dealing with change, getting along with others, and staying motivated. Ryan’s infectious enthusiasm motivates the unmotivated and challenges the unchallenged.

Leading with Confidence


Dr. Samuel Jones is a highly sought-after professional speaker, coach, and award-winning entrepreneur. With 20+ years of experience, he shares practical principles and helps leaders become MORE Transformational and LESS Transactional. His keynotes and coaching programs have sustained clients in being empowered to enhance their organizational culture, to improve their collaboration with their colleagues and the people they serve, and to implement MORE strategies that elevate their personal performance in their work and life. Dr. Jones currently serves as the Assistant to the President for Leadership Training at Jones College, and as a coach and facilitator for Engaged Leadership Organization and Blue Hen Agency.

Recharge! Leadership Strategies for School Boards and Superintendents



Dr. Noal Cochran has over 30 years of experience in the fields of industry, education, and mental health. Dr. Cochran currently serves as the Associate Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation as well as the Interim Director of the School of Education at the University of Southern Mississippi. In addition to his current role, Dr. Cochran has served various school districts as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. He is also a former marriage and family therapist with extensive mental health experience in family therapy, crisis management, and secondary trauma in professionals.

*Agenda subject to change.

To view the full agenda, click here..

Registration is NOW OPEN!


To register for the Southern Region Leadership Conference,

please fill out the registration form here.


Register early! Space is limited.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Beau Rivage

There is a limited room block at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 for the following nights and rates:



  • July 21- 23, 2024 — $196 per night, plus $15 resort fee per night and taxes

To make your hotel reservations online, click here, or call the Beau Rivage Resort at

888-567-6667 or 228-386-7111. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Southern Region Leadership Conference to receive the discounted room rate.

Beau Rivage
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