March 8-10

2026 Spring Summit 

San Antonio, TX

Hyatt Regency Hill Country

 

Scaling with Intention: Strengthening Systems, People, and Partnerships

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Keynote

Mike Miles

Mike Miles has spent his career in public service as a soldier, diplomat, and educator. Most recently, he served as founder and CEO of Third Future Schools, a school transformation system focused on preparing students for the future workforce.

Previously, Miles served as Superintendent of Dallas ISD and Harrison School District in Colorado Springs, where he led major initiatives, built high-performance cultures, and drove significant gains in student achievement. He has also worked nationally as an instructional leader, supporting teachers and administrators to improve practice and outcomes.

Before his education career, Miles served as an Army Ranger officer and later joined the U.S. State Department as a Soviet analyst and diplomat in Poland and Russia during the end of the Cold War. He holds degrees from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, UC Berkeley, and Columbia University.

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Event Schedule

Scaling with Intention: Strengthening Systems, People, and Partnerships

This convening sets the foundation for our series by equipping superintendents and district leaders to lead with precision during uncertainty. Participants will examine how to prioritize effectively, evaluate initiative impact, streamline work, and strengthen systems that keep the organization steady in times of change.

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Saturday, March 7
Optional Pre-event Activity
Sunday, March 8
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning networking and wellness activities
12:00 PM
Registration
1:00 - 1:50 PM
Partner Panel Session
With Doug Roberts
1:00 - 1:50 PM
Superintendent Member & Guest Session
With Iranetta & Melissa
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Welcome & State of the Industry
Doug Roberts

 

3:00 - 4:00 PM
2-Minute Drills #1
4:00 - 4:20 PM
Break
4:20 - 5:00 PM
2-Minute Drills #2
5:00 - 6:00 PM
The Courage to Stay: Weathering the Tides of the Superintendency (Fireside Chat)
Dr. George Philhower , Dr. Wayne Vickers, Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross, Dr. Anthony Lewis

 

7:00 PM
Reception and Dinner
Spouse program and toast

 

Monday, March 9
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:45 - 9:15 AM
IEI: Advise

 

9:15 - 10:15 AM
Systems That Create Organizational Stability
Superintendent Mike Miles - Houston ISD, TX

 How system structures, routines, and aligned processes reduce chaos and provide clarity during times of transition.

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
1:1's
12:15 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 -1:30 PM
IEI Roadshow: District Showcase
1:35 - 2:15 PM
PD Choice

Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure Russell Hughes, Superintendent Walton County Schools, FL

How leaders make high-stakes choices with confidence amidst uncertainty, competing priorities, and limited resources.

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AI for Smarter Systems: Strengthening Decision-Making, Efficiency & Coherence Erin Kane Superintendent Douglas County Schools, CO

Explores how AI can support strategic planning, reduce administrative burden, and improve system coherence while maintaining human oversight.

2:20 - 3:00 PM
PD Choice

Competing in a Rapidly Evolving Educational Landscape Dr. George Philhower, Superintendent Eastern Hancock Schools, IN

How districts position themselves for success against charters, AI-driven models, and shifting family expectations.

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Emotional Leadership & Cultural Clarity Dr. Tahira Dupree Chase Westbury Union School District, NY

How leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and communicate with transparency to guide teams through complex change.



 

3:30-6:00 PM
Wellness Activities
6:00 PM
Reception and Dinner
+ Retiree Celebration
Tuesday, March 10
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 AM
IEI Upcoming Events
9:00 - 10:00 AM
1:1's
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Prioritizing What Matters: Initiative Reduction With Purpose – A Focus on ROI
Iranetta Wright
How districts can eliminate low-impact work, streamline initiatives, and focus time and resources on what drives the greatest outcomes
11:20 - 11:50 AM
Closing Activity: Leadership Precision: 30-Day Commitments for Systemwide Impact
Iranetta Wright
How districts can eliminate low-impact work, streamline initiatives, and focus time and resources on what drives the greatest outcomes

San Antonio, TX

Hyatt Regency Hill Country

9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78251

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It was such a privilege to be in the room with so many incredible leaders. I left thinking differently about my own leadership path.
Lisa Hartman
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Lewis Central Community School District
The intimacy of the 1:1s is far more valuable than standing at a booth all day.
Jake Szabo
COO at Bullseye for Schools
 

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