Driven to Win 2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Pit Stop Breakout - Exam Race Ready: Conquering Domain 1

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Room 113

Speakers

Renda Songer

Executive Director, FACT Education Inc.

Dr. Renda Songer is the Executive Director of FACT Education (Foundation for Advancement of Career & Technical Education) and the Lead Regional Convener for the North Central Texas Regional Pathways Project. In the past, Renda was employed with the Region 10 Education Service Center... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Room 113 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

8:00am CDT

Accelerating Success: Teaching Chemical Peels with Student-Ready Resources

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Room 109

Chemical peels are one of the fastest-growing services in esthetics, and students need more than textbook knowledge to perform them confidently and safely. This session provides educators with an overview of chemical peel instruction, including foundational theory, safety considerations, client consultation, contraindications, and treatment planning. Participants will explore engaging, student-facing instructional resources designed to improve comprehension, increase classroom engagement, and better prepare learners for professional practice. Walk away with practical teaching tools that can be implemented immediately in your esthetics program.

Speakers

Phoebe Villagomez

Teachable Cosmetics

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 109 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

9:00am CDT

Pit Stop Breakout - Exam Race Ready: Breaking Down Domain 2

Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Room 113

Speakers

Renda Songer

Executive Director, FACT Education Inc.

Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 113 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

9:00am CDT

Track-Tested Tools & Products - Product Club Highlighting

Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Room 110

Exhibitors

Product Club

Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Room 110 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

10:00am CDT

Accelerating Success: Teaching Chemical Peels with Student-Ready Resources

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 109

Speakers

Phoebe Villagomez

Teachable Cosmetics

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 109 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

10:30am CDT

PRAVANA: Built for Performance Color

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 110

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 110 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

12:00pm CDT

Lunch - OYO

Thursday July 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Find Something Yummy!

FIND SOMETHING YUMMY

Thursday July 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Find Something Yummy!

1:00pm CDT

PRAVANA: Built for Performance Color

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Room 110

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 110 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

1:00pm CDT

Fast Lanes & Fancy Pins: Competitive Upstyling Techniques

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Room 109

Fast Lanes & Fancy Pins: Competitive Upstyling Techniques
Upstyles That Take the Lead - master quick, polished upstyles that stand out in competition and client settings. Learn efficient techniques, finishing details, and styling strategies that elevate speed, precision, and overall design.

Speakers

Kimberly Avery Moyers

Education & Product Development, Freestyle Shears

Kimberly Moyers, a cosmetology educator, has worked in the hair industry, as an educator, for several major companies, like Matrix, Aquage, CHI, and Tammy Taylor Nails. She has been in the industry for 35 years as a salon owner/stylist, a high school teacher, community college pro... Read More →

Exhibitors

Freestyle Shears

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 109 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Workshop

2:30pm CDT

Pit-Stop Breakouts - State Board Haircut

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Room 113

Join Melinda Orta (My State Board Kit) and Dustin Nichols (Blacksmith Blades) for a demonstration of a fun, easy, and sure to pass state board haircut! Learn more about the school program from Blacksmith Blades and pre-packed state board kits!

Speakers

Melinda Orta

Owner, My State Board Kit

Let's us prepare your kits for your exam Save time and money!We offer videos and lots of tips.

Exhibitors

My State Board Kit

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 113 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Pit-Stop Session

3:00pm CDT

Fast Lanes & Fancy Pins: Competitive Upstyling Techniques

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Room 109

Speakers

Kimberly Avery Moyers

Education & Product Development, Freestyle Shears

Exhibitors

Freestyle Shears

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Room 109 21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355

Workshop

3:30pm CDT

Pit-Stop Breakouts - Accelerating English Language Learner Instruction

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Room 113

Learn quick, effective strategies to support ELL learners through clear instruction, vocabulary development, and visual supports that boost comprehension, engagement, and academic success.

Speakers