Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
Box 19231
Arlington, TX 76019
Staff Development Conference
Next Event: Staff Development Conference
June 10, 2026
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Staff Development Conference Keynote Speaker
Shaunda Musick, TV Host for The Dallas Wings & Dallas Cowboys
Shaunda Musick was born and raised in Arlington, TX. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting. Shaunda currently represents the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Wings, Dallas Pulse, Cheer America, and The All-Star Premiers. She has also been affiliated with the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas, Panther City Lacrosse, UT Arlington Athletics, Fox Sports Southwest, TXA 21, and 105.3 The Fan.
Shaunda specializes in sports broadcasting but you can also catch her hosting, emceeing, and announcing at corporate events, awards ceremonies, fashion shows, and private parties. Most of her work is within the DFW, but she’s had the pleasure of working all over the US and even presented internationally.
Conference Details
Save the Date!
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 8am - 5pm Central
Location: The Grand View Mansfield
2201 Heritage Pkwy,
Mansfield, TX 76063
Theme: Community and Connection
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Early Bird Registration: $50 - Closed April 10, 2026
General Registration: $75 - Closed May 29, 2026
No refunds or cancellations after May 1, 2026
2026 Staff Development Conference Schedule
UTA Arrival Time for Transportation & Pickup Location: Parking Lot F6 (Trinity Hall) @ 7:15 am
| Topic | Time | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and Breakfast | 8:00 – 8:45 am | |
| SAC Welcome | 8:45 – 8:55 am | Tristian Brooks & Ashleigh Johnson |
| UTA Initiatives | 8:50 – 8:55 am | Imelda Wicks |
| Session A: Networking 101: Together in Community | 9:00 – 9:45 am | Lyndsey DeWitt |
| Session B: Learning Communities: Designing Spaces to Learn Together | 9:50 – 10:50 am | Tabitha Wiles & Mistie Maskil |
| Break | ||
| Session C: Collaboration at the Core: Building Leadership at all Levels | 11:00 – 11:45 am | Melissa Shadowens, Sarah Deay, & Jaime Eastman |
| Session D: Looking for Opportunities to say YES | 11:50 – 12:20 pm | Kimberly Van Arsdale |
| Lunch | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | |
| Speaker Keynote | 1:20 – 2:20 pm | Shaunda Musick |
| Session F: Managing Up: Practical Strategies for Stronger Partnerships | 2:25 – 2:55 pm | Lily Jirapolchet |
| Break | ||
| Session G: Architecture, Psychology & Community: Designing Spaces That Connect People | 3:00 – 3:30 pm | Shafia Syeda |
| Networking & Closing Remarks | 3:35 – 4:05 pm | |
| The Grand View Mansfield Transportation Departure | 4:15 pm |
See Below for the 2026 Staff Development Conference Program
Click below to see a digital copy of the event program as well as Google Maps directions to the venue.
SAC Staff Development Conference Photographs
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