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- August 2023
Hello LRAA,
As your new president, it is my honor to represent you and the nearly four decades of Leadership Richardson (LR) graduates. The presidents before me have kept the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association (LRAA) the trusted source of fun, fellowship, and professional development for our committed community leaders. This year will be no exception!
I would like to provide a brief highlight of your upcoming 2023-2024 LRAA experience, and I hope you will find the opportunity to connect with us soon:
- New Logo and Merchandise - the new LRAA logo pays tribute to the graduates of LR who have reached their pinnacle and remain committed to the five pillars of leadership, and it can be found on nametags, polos, hats, mugs, and more! Check out our website to make your purchase!
- New Committees – the work of LRAA is bigger than your Board of Directors, and as a result, we are asking for help. Choose your own place to make a difference: Richardson Youth Leadership (RYL), Fundraising, Social, Marketing, and Leadership Development!
- New Social Happy Hours – when the current LR class is not in session, LRAA will fill in the gaps and plan a monthly happy hour! Our first two socials were very well attended and at new Richardson hotspots – Old 75 Beer Garden and Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub! Join us at the next one on August 24 th at Café Gecko!
- New Leadership Development Series – to keep our alums connected, we will be hosting six Leadership Development sessions this year, alternating between morning and evening programs. Our first session will be on September 21 st at 7 AM at The Drawing Board, and our guest speaker will be RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum.
Thanks again for your support of this great organization. Please encourage your classmates to come back, join their association, and get involved! As we celebrate the newest class of LR39, it is a great time to be a member of LRAA! Our mission is to positively impact our community by connecting and inspiring members in leadership!
These opportunities for connection continue with some great events coming up – so read below and see what fits into your schedule and make some time to spend time with your fellow alumni.
We are also looking forward to the Class XXXIX New Class Reception – so if you or someone you know would like to get involved with the Alumni Association board please connect with us via email, phone, Facebook, LinkedIn, carrier pigeon … whatever works for you! We would love to find a role for all who wish to get involved.
Also – please go check out our updated website www.lralumni.com and see our changes. We will continue updating and adding content – but we are very exciting about each of you having access to connect easier than ever!
As we all are going through the hustle and bustle of wrapping up summer plans, spending long hours at work, and/or getting ready for back to school it is good for us to still take time to inspire those around us. I found this quote and it stood out to me so I figured I would share. I hope I see you all at our next Happy Hour! Lovable Leslie Rains LR Class 37
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LRAA Speaker Series
Mark your calendars for our first speaker of the year!
September 21 from 7:30 - 8:30 am
The Drawing Board - Breakfast will be served
Tabitha Branum, Leadership in Texas Public Education
Superintendent, Richardson Independent School District
Tabitha Branum is an experienced leader and motivated educator with 25 years of experience in Texas addressing the needs of students through research-based and innovative programs and practices.
In August 2022, Branum was named RISD’s 20th superintendent since 1900. She was named interim superintendent in December 2021, and has served RISD families for eight years, as assistant superintendent of secondary schools and most recently as deputy superintendent.
As deputy superintendent, she oversaw the curriculum, instruction, and operations of RISD and led the development of the five-year strategic plan.
Branum served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, technology leader, and curriculum leader prior to joining RISD. She began her teaching career in Coppell ISD in 1997, and a decade later, led the design and opening of New Tech High School in Coppell. She is a valued presenter and effective grant writer. Branum has led and supervised instructional improvement efforts in Coppell and Richardson. She co-wrote “Digital Learning: Meeting the Challenges and Embracing the Opportunities for Teachers.”
Branum and her family live in RISD with two children enrolled in district schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and master’s in educational administration from the University of North Texas and is pursuing her Ed.D. in educational administration at Dallas Baptist University. In 2022, she received the National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award.
She is passionate about public schools and knows what it takes to ensure all students graduate prepared to navigate a future they create.
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Richardson Youth Leadership
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