💡Keynote Speakers💡

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, retired Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin, is an educational leader and author.  During his tenure, the Fall Creek School District was recognized as an Innovative District twice by the International Center for Leadership in Education.  

Joe authored multiple books, including best-sellers "Hacking Leadership" and "Lead From Where You Are." Honored as one of 117 Future Ready Superintendents and among the 50 Personalized Learning Leaders by the US Department of Education, Joe was also named one of the 100 Most Influential Educators by District Administration Magazine. 

In 2019, Education Dive awarded him National Superintendent of the Year. 

Paula Maddox Roalson has represented the legal interests of Texas public school districts for more than 30 years. For many years she led the Walsh Gallegos San Antonio special education practice group. In 2011, she moved to Houston to open the firm’s Houston office.

Paula’s current practice focuses on special education litigation and related matters. Before joining Walsh Gallegos in 1996, Paula served as the Staff Attorney for Special Education for the Texas Association of School Boards.

Paula is a member of numerous professional organizations and is a frequently requested speaker at national, state, and local conferences. She has written and presented many articles concerning education law for various school organizations.

She is a proud product of Texas public schools and a family of educators and public servants. Her father served as a school board member for 17 years. Her mother is a former Superintendent of Schools in the San Antonio area. Her sister is a District level administrator in San Antonio.