Conference Sessions
8:30 - 9:00 OPENING
Welcome
Christina Fulsom
East Texas Human Needs Network
Founder and Network Weaver
9:10 - 11:30 MORNING SESSIONS
Poverty Simulations
Activity to simulate the day-to-day realities of life in poverty
Charlotte Tharp
Tyler Independent School District
Professional Development
&
Vernora Jones
Tyler Independent School District
Title 1 Coordinator and Homeless Liaison
12:00 - 1:30 LUNCHEON
Welcome and Prayer
Kevin Burdette
Green Acres Baptist Church
Minister of Adult Impact
ETHNN
Poverty & strategy
Christina Fulsom
Due to an unforeseen conflict, Dr. Dena Jackson will not be able to present
Impact of Economic Insecurity in Women
Long-term effects
Dr. Dena Jackson
Dallas Women's Foundation
Bridges Out of Poverty
Bridges to Sustainable Communities
Phillip DeVol
aha! Process
1:40 - 2:45 AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Find Help
Activity to engage with local programs and services
Charlotte Tharp
Employers Session
Strategic ways in which employers can hire and retain low-income employees
Phillip DeVol
2:55 - 3:30 CLOSING
Investing in Education
Tyler Area Partnership for Education
Christi Khalaf
Tyler Area Business Education Council
What YOU can do
Christina Fulsom
THE THINGS YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ARE NOT RANDOM. THEY ARE YOUR CALLING.
Welcome
Christina Fulsom
East Texas Human Needs Network
Founder and Network Weaver
9:10 - 11:30 MORNING SESSIONS
Poverty Simulations
Activity to simulate the day-to-day realities of life in poverty
Charlotte Tharp
Tyler Independent School District
Professional Development
&
Vernora Jones
Tyler Independent School District
Title 1 Coordinator and Homeless Liaison
12:00 - 1:30 LUNCHEON
Welcome and Prayer
Kevin Burdette
Green Acres Baptist Church
Minister of Adult Impact
ETHNN
Poverty & strategy
Christina Fulsom
Due to an unforeseen conflict, Dr. Dena Jackson will not be able to present
Impact of Economic Insecurity in Women
Long-term effects
Dr. Dena Jackson
Dallas Women's Foundation
Bridges Out of Poverty
Bridges to Sustainable Communities
Phillip DeVol
aha! Process
1:40 - 2:45 AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Find Help
Activity to engage with local programs and services
Charlotte Tharp
Employers Session
Strategic ways in which employers can hire and retain low-income employees
Phillip DeVol
2:55 - 3:30 CLOSING
Investing in Education
Tyler Area Partnership for Education
Christi Khalaf
Tyler Area Business Education Council
What YOU can do
Christina Fulsom
THE THINGS YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ARE NOT RANDOM. THEY ARE YOUR CALLING.
Making it possible:
