INSPIRE

PRESENTER BIOS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES
ERNEST SINGLETON
For the past thiry-one years, Ernest Singleton has served educational organizations
throughout Texas as teacher, principal, curriculum director, TEA and ESC2 program and
leadership specialist and superintendent. His motivation and energy is driven by his passion
to ensure success for every child. Practical and successful experiences in transformational
change has earned him credibility in school districts across the state, motivating them to also
take bold and courageous steps to turn around and reinvent their organizations.
ehsingleton@gmail.com
JENNIFER SMITH
Jennifer Smith is a teacher of Social Studies at Lanier High School in Austin ISD. She is a
graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. She participated in a four year professional
development partnership with Dr. Aida Walqui at QTEL and is a certified QTEL Building the
Base professional developer. During the 2012-2013 school year, Jennifer served on the PBIS
committee that spear headed the campus-wide implementation of PBIS level I interventions.
jennifer.smith@austinisd.org
TERRI STAFFORD
Terri Stafford is the Coordinator for the Title I Statewide School Support and Family &
Community Engagement Initiative and specializes in the areas of family engagement, school
support, school climate, and communication. For 15 years, Terri has been developing and
presenting techniques that are practical and easy-to-use within a traditional educational
system. Her innovative presentations are characterized by her hands-on, no-nonsense
approach combined with her humor and personal experiences to teach, challenge, and inspire
audiences.
terri.stafford@esc16.net
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