Dr. Henrie is Superintendent of Schools for the Mesquite Independent School District. She has served the Mesquite Independent School District for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin University, Master of Business Education from the University of North Texas, and Doctorate in Educational Administration from Texas A & M - Commerce.
Dr. Henrie's professional affiliations include Texas ASCD, Texas Elementary Principals Association, Texas Association of School Administrators, and Texas Staff Development Council. She serves on numerous educational committees and has implemented many educational programs. Her community activities include Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, Youth Services Advisory Committee, Historic Mesquite , Inc., and Shiloh Terrance Baptist Church.

Wright L. Lassiter, Jr. is Chancellor for Dallas County Community College Distreict. He began his career in higher education when he was appointed as an Instructor of Business at AIcorn State University immediately upon his graduation from that college. In May 2006 he was elected the Interim Chancellor of the Dallas County Community College, thus becoming the first African American chancellor.
Wright has authored a series of monographs, anthologies of speeches, essays and sermons. He has published seven books. He served as the co-author of two monographs published by the American Association of Community Colleges.
Mr. Lassiter holds degrees from Alcorn State University (Bachelor of Science, magna aim laude); Indiana University (MBA with high honors); and Auburn University (doctorate in educational administration and finance). He earned a theological doctorate and was awarded the honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by Dallas Baptist University.

Kay Irlas

Region X Educational Service Center

Since July 2010, Kay Irlas is a Career and Technical Education Coordinator II at the Region X Educational Service Center in Richardson. Some of her duties are to provide leadership, technical assistance,  and staff development opportunities for teachers, counselors, and administrators, and implement career and technical programs.  She also assesses program needs and effectiveness and assists districts in meeting program mandates and addressing any identified areas of need.  From 2007 to 2010, Kay was a Career and Technical Education Coordinator at the Prosper ISD, where she effectively developed CTE programs of study for the district.  Kay was also a Home Economics and Biology teacher in the Prosper ISD from 1991 to 2008.  Kay is a member of the Region X CTE Advisory Committee, Career & Technology Association of Texas (CTAT), and the President Elect of the Career & Technology Educators of North Texas (CTENT) for 2010-2011.

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Community-Based Organizations/Organized Labor, including Child Care

Economic Development, Employment Services, Literacy, Texas Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation

 

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