2026 Southern Region Leadership Conference

Please note the location change from the Plaza Lobby to inside Horner Hall. There will be 4 identical food stations throughout the hall.

​​​​Begin the day with a hearty breakfast buffet prepared by Levy Restaurants, the exclusive catering partner of the Hot Springs Convention Center. Enjoy a delicious selection including scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, country sausage links, crisp bacon, fresh seasonal fruit and berries, warm cinnamon rolls, and a variety of coffee, hot teas, orange juice, and apple juice.

Enjoy the sounds of the award-winning Bryant High School Hornet Band!

The conference concludes with the perspectives that shape public education every day—from the students we serve to the leaders who guide our schools and govern with purpose.

Session 1: The Future Starts Here: Student Voices (Panel), Student Leaders from Arkansas High Schools
Hear directly from outstanding student leaders representing school districts across Central Arkansas as they share their experiences, aspirations, and perspectives on today's public schools. Through engaging moderated conversation, panelists will discuss what schools are doing well, the challenges students face, and how school boards and educational leaders can continue creating opportunities for student success. This session offers a valuable reminder that every decision made in the boardroom ultimately impacts the students we serve.

Session 2: Leading the Moment: A Superintendent’s Perspective
As the leader responsible for turning vision into action, Superintendent Denny Rozenberg shares the realities, opportunities, and responsibilities of leading a public school district in today's educational landscape. Building on the voices of students, this session will challenge attendees to consider how strategic leadership, strong governance, and a shared commitment to students can move schools forward and inspire meaningful change.

Session 3: Meeting the Moment: Leading Through Hard Decisions with Clarity and Unity
In this session, Dr. Rochelle Redus will share lessons learned through educational leadership and governance, offering practical strategies for navigating difficult decisions while fostering transparency, collaboration, and unity among stakeholders.