You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.
8:30am CDT
9:00am CDT
Lamar State College Orange - Current Dual Credit Educators - Hawthorne Suites
Monday July 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers 
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...
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Monday July 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm
CDT
Hawthorne Suites
24450 Easttex Freeway, Kingwood, TX 77339
2:00pm CDT
Lamar State College Orange - Dual Credit Interest in Cosmetology AND Barbering! - Hawthorne Suites
Monday July 6, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
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...
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Monday July 6, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CDT
Hawthorne Suites
24450 Easttex Freeway, Kingwood, TX 77339
4:00pm CDT
7:00am CDT
8:00am CDT
8:30am CDT
Full Throttle Learning Opening Session - Milady Master Educators with Ida McLean!
Tuesday July 7, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Speakers 
Milady Implementation & Training Specialist, Milady by Cengage
With over 30 years of experience in the beauty and education industries, Ida is a seasoned professional dedicated to empowering the next generation of beauty professionals. Currently serving as a
Senior Implementation and Training Specialist at
Milady, Ida plays a pivotal role in...
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12:30pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
2:00pm CDT
Staying Legal in the Fast Lane: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Update
Tuesday July 7, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Speakers 
Team Lead - Cosmetology Program Specialist (Regulatory Program Management), Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Education Assessment Specialist, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
3:45pm CDT
5:30pm CDT
The 2026 Texas Barber & Cosmetology Educators Poster Series
Tuesday July 7, 2026 5:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Speakers 
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...
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Tuesday July 7, 2026 5:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
8:00am CDT
Join the TEAM! Aligning the Track Statewide: Written Exam Strategies
Wednesday July 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Speakers
Education Assessment Specialist, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Director, FACT Education Inc. - Texas Barber & Cosmetology Educators
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...
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Wednesday July 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
8:00am CDT
9:45am CDT
12:00pm CDT
Lunch - OYO
Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
Join the TEAM! Aligning the Track Statewide: TEKS, PSI, and Program Success
Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Speakers
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...
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Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
3:00pm CDT
Break
Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
3:30pm CDT
3:30pm CDT
Pit Stop Plan Swap: Share, Tune, and Racing Past Common Test Traps
Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Speakers 
Cosmetology Instructor, Mount Pleasant ISD
Cosmetology Instructor
Past TDLR Cosmetology Advisory Board Member and Presiding Officer
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Industry Advisory Council for Human Services.
Director, FACT Education Inc. - Texas Barber & Cosmetology Educators
Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
3:30pm CDT
4:30pm CDT
Pit-Stop Breakouts - State Board Haircut
Wednesday July 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Exhibitors 
Owner, Blacksmith Blades
We want to make known that there are higher quality tools available for your students that will fit within your limited budgets. Lets give our students a fighting chance with the necessary tools to go out and begin their journey to a successful career. That's exactly what they get...
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Wednesday July 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm
CDT
Room 110
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
7:30pm CDT
7:30pm CDT
9:00pm CDT
8:00am CDT
Pit Stop Breakout - Exam Race Ready: Conquering Domain 1
Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Speakers
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...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
8:00am CDT
9:00am CDT
Pit Stop Breakout - Exam Race Ready: Breaking Down Domain 2
Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Speakers
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...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
9:00am CDT
10:00am CDT
10:30am CDT
12:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
Fast Lanes & Fancy Pins: Competitive Upstyling Techniques
Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Speakers
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...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm
CDT
Room 109
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
2:30pm CDT
Pit-Stop Breakouts - State Board Haircut
Thursday July 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Speakers 
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.
Thursday July 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm
CDT
Room 113
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
3:00pm CDT
Fast Lanes & Fancy Pins: Competitive Upstyling Techniques
Thursday July 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Speakers
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...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CDT
Room 109
21575 US Highway 59 North, Suite 200, New Caney, TX 77357-8355
3:30pm CDT
4:15pm CDT
9:00am CDT
