Culturize for Leaders
Over the past several years, education has faced some of the most significant challenges in our nation’s history. In the face of these obstacles, educators have continued to rise to the occasion, working tirelessly to support students. Yet, as student needs continue to evolve, school leaders are seeking new and practical ways to foster cultures that meet the diverse needs of every learner. Culturize for School Leaders is not just another conference filled with prescriptions and mandates. Instead, this experience is designed to empower leaders by providing actionable strategies rooted in Jimmy Casas’ Culturize framework. Through the lens of Culturize’s four core values, participants will engage in sessions that bring the framework’s transformational pillars of behavior to life. Each session is crafted to help school leaders translate these values into daily practices that strengthen school culture, inspire staff, and create environments where all students thrive. This is your opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and lead with intention to Culturize your school community.
Location
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
11440 Matzke Road
Cypress, TX 77249
Culturize Core Values
Each session is designed to inspire actionable change by aligning to the four core values of Culturize:
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Champion for Students: Connect to their stories. Show empathy. Never give up.
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Expect Excellence: Lead by example. Raise the bar. Reject average.
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Carry the Banner: Speak positively. Create meaningful moments. Represent your school with pride.
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Merchant of Hope: Inspire belief. Offer grace. Help others rediscover their greatness.
Through these values, you'll hear from some of the nation’s most inspiring educational voices—teachers, administrators, superintendents, and thought leaders—each offering relevant strategies and real-world insight. You'll leave ready to turn powerful ideas into concrete action throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Institute Presenters
Jonthan Alsheimer
Keynote and Breakout Presenter
Jimmy Casas
Breakout Presenter
Rachel Edoho-Eket
Breakout Presenter
Meg Simon
Breakout Presenter
Don Smith
Breakout Presenter
Greg Wolcott
Keynote and Breakout Presenter

