
Hundreds of Wichita Falls area educators team up to build better future

Educators listen to the keynote speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Dr. Reggie Wright Jr., a former professional basketball player, speaks to the audience during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Vendors offered learning material during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Dr. Reggie Wright Jr. a former professional basketball player, was the keynote speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Richard Partridge, an educator at Zundy Elementary School, participates in the sports-theme for the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Each guests received a complimentary bag during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

ports-themed decorations line the entrance during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Brad Morris, an educator from Burkburnett High School, and Heather Morris, an educator from John G. Tower Elementary School, talk amongst each other during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Dr. Reggie Wright Jr., a former professional basketball player, was the keynote speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Dr. Reggie Wright Jr., a former professional basketball player, was the keynote speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Keri Jones, an educator from City View High School, checks in for the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Barbara Miller, the special education liaison for Region 9 Education Service Center, introduces the guest speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
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Guests look through the agenda during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Vendors offered learning material during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Patrice Wright Jr., the wife of Dr. Reggie Wright Jr., listens to him speak during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.

Dr. Reggie Wright Jr., a former professional basketball player, was the keynote speaker during the Collaboration for Growth: Team Up for Success Conference on, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls. Educators from several school districts came together through shared practices and teaching strategies to build for a better future.
