Save the date for 2026! September 13-14, 2026 at the Hilton Austin Airport!

 We are looking forward to seeing you at the:
ADVISOR WORKSHOP 2025
September 15-16, 2025 (Mon-Tue) | Hilton Austin Airport

(Mon-Tue pattern for 2025)
Register with Early Bird prices by August 15th

You just have to register by the 21st for the Early Bird Rate, but you can be invoiced for payment to send a check, or pay onsite! Hotel reservations are open until September 5 or when full! Take advantage and don't miss out!

REGISTER NOW
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM 
VIEW 2025 PROGRAM
VIEW 2025 Table Talks

TASC ADVISOR WORKSHOP:
HOW ABOUT DOING SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF?

First, we take care of the advisors.
Then we prepare advisors to take care of the students.
Because doing the same thing we did before will not bring us the same success this year!
  • Separate strands are offered for National Honor Society & Texas Association of Student Councils
  • Anyone who works with student activities will benefit from this workshop!
  • You will get to choose breakouts and table shares based on exactly what you need (as new or experienced advisors)
  • Hear from nationally recognized experts in student activities
  • Gather with others who understand and support what you do
  • Learn from TASC partners
  2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Kate Garnes is a nationally recognized youth motivational speaker who helps students discover their worth, especially in the moments when no one else is there to remind them of their value. With a message that’s both empowering and deeply relatable, Kate has delivered keynotes across more than 35 states, reaching audiences from small schools to national conferences.

Before stepping onto keynote stages, Kate spent over a decade as a performer for Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Orlando, bringing energy, storytelling, and stage presence to thousands of guests. That same ability to captivate and connect now drives their work with young audiences, blending entertainment with transformation. Kate brings a mix of real-life wisdom, humor, and heart to every event. Whether speaking to a gymnasium full of teens or a ballroom of educators, their mission remains the same: to help every person walk away knowing they are valuable, enough, and capable of writing their own story.

Kate now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Casey and their two cats, Sophie and Cheech. Kate is also a DJ for local and national events! When she’s not traveling for speaking, she can be found riding her bike, reading murder mysteries or consuming copious amounts of reality television. She has no regrets.

KEYNOTE SESSION: Teachers give everything: time, energy, heart. But in the rush of deadlines, grading, and student needs, one essential truth gets overlooked: the kindest thing you can do for your students is to take care of yourself. Kate is giving you a permission slip to pause. To breathe. To put self-care back on your priority list, not as an indulgence, but as the foundation for effective teaching and meaningful leadership. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. When teachers are grounded, rested, and joyful, students thrive in that same energy. This interactive keynote shares practical, uplifting strategies for weaving rest, joy, and resilience into daily life. Educators will walk away with simple, sustainable practices to protect their well-being and model healthy leadership for their students. Because when we show up whole, we give our students the best gift of all: an example of how to thrive.

Nicki Joiner is an engaging and impactful speaker who equips students with the tools to confidently navigate their career paths. With a background in corporate recruiting and a Master’s degree in Student Affairs, she brings a unique blend of industry insight and higher education expertise to every talk. Nicki’s sessions cover résumé building, job search strategy, networking, and LinkedIn optimization, offering students practical skills they can apply immediately. Having spoken at organizations like NASA, Girls Inc., and Meeting Professionals International, as well as at over sixty colleges and universities across North America, Nicki’s presentations resonate with diverse student audiences. Known for her relatable style and hands-on approach, she simplifies complex career topics, empowering students to turn their aspirations into achievable goals. Nicki holds dual degrees and additional certifications, leveraging her award-winning entrepreneurial background to create powerful learning experiences. She’s been described as bold, knowledgeable, and inspiring, with a rare ability to connect with her audience.

In her downtime, Nicki enjoys dancing, volunteering, and connecting with her community—a constant reminder of the mentors and supporters who have shaped her journey as a speaker and career expert.

REGISTRATION

 SEPT 15-16, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday)

2025 Advisor Workshop Registration

  • To pay with a check, complete online registration and PRINT the invoice to mail with a check. Honor Society Advisors or schools who are not yet active can create a Profile and register using the above link. The cost is $175 if registered by August 15th. Registration after that or onsite/until sold out is $195. The hotel room is not included in the price of registration. PAYMENTS to TASC: check or credit card (or cash on-site).
  • Lunch is guaranteed ONLY for those who register by August 15th, as we must order exact numbers of lunches. A few additional lunch tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis Monday morning. Enjoy our complimentary reception on the afternoon of September 15th.
REGISTER NOW
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
  • Hotel reservations must be made separately. *Save money, book in the TASC block online, and receive the workshop rate using the hotel link below.
    (Change the dates and amount of people in the room to what you need! Otherwise...Queen Rooms may not show up!)
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM 
   WHY ATTEND?

 You will walk away with the following: 

  • concrete plans and practical ideas 
  • a wealth of support that will sustain you for the year
  • inspiration to take your group to the next level 
  • partners and friends for your journey of leadership

Enjoy exceptional presentations that give you materials and information you can use immediately:

  • Groups that offer outstanding volunteer opportunities
  • Strands for new student council advisors as well as those who are experienced
  • Strands for those at both the middle and high school level
  • Gain sound expertise from Texas experts on student leadership, leadership classes, school culture, and climate.

Attend as a school leadership team:  Invite your principal as well as other class and club advisors — take your leadership team! Honor Society advisors can create a profile and register online. Plan together for an outstanding year at your school.
  2025 SCHEDULE

SEPT. 15 - MONDAY:
8:00-3:30 | REGISTRATION
8:00-3:30 | EXHIBITS & LEADERSHIP STORE 
9:00 | OPENING GENERAL SESSION | with Kate Garnes
10:20-10:50 | TASC DISTRICT/HONOR SOCIETY SESSIONS
11:00 -11:45 | SET 1 BREAKOUTS
12:00-1:15 | LUNCHEON and Awards
1:25 -2:10 | SET 2 BREAKOUTS 
2:25 -3:05 | SET 3 BREAKOUTS 
3:05 - 3:30 | SOCIAL & BREAK
3:40 - 5:15 | TABLE TALKS
5:30 | NETWORKING AND SOCIAL RECEPTION

SEPT. 16 - TUESDAY:
8:30-11:00 | EXHIBITS & BOOKSTORE
9:00-9:45 | SET 4 BREAKOUTS 
9:55 -10:35 | SET 5 BREAKOUTS
10:45 - 11:55 | CLOSING GENERAL SESSION | with Nicki Joiner
   BE A SPEAKER!

SHARE WITH US!

  • We are seeking Breakout Proposals from both the student council and honor society advisors. Those who are accepted to present a 45-minute breakout receive free registration. CLICK HERE » 
  • We are seeking Table Talk leader (10-minute facilitated discussions) proposals from both the student council and honor society advisors. CLICK HERE »

TASC Board of Directors Registration and Cancellation Policy:

  • Early Bird Registration: Those registering by midnight on the day Early Bird Registration Closes have a discounted registration fee. They are also guaranteed lunch on the first day of the Advisors Workshop.
  • Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations and refunds will be permitted until one month prior to the start date of a particular event or workshop and must be made in writing to the TASC office (email to [email protected] and [email protected]). When applicable, the refund amount will be applied to the balance due. Each time a cancellation is made, there will be a transaction fee (⅓ of the registration fee) assessed per individual cancellation. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations made less than one month prior to the start date of an event/workshop. Refunds will not be provided for event/workshop no-shows, regardless of the situation.
  • Should TASC have to cancel the entire workshop for matters beyond our control, refunds will be given to all those registered.

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