Fireside Chats are open to the public. This is a signature speaker series designed to educate and inspire the community.
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Rob Kaplan Speaks on Leadership
Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs, and Peter Brundage, Senior Managing Director at Evercore and Chair of The Compass School of Texas True North Capital Campaign explore what it takes to develop effective leaders – sharing insights, strategies, and real-world experiences that shape those who drive impact in their organizations and communities.
Navigating Leadership with Ross Perot Jr. and Admiral Patrick M. Walsh
A discussion on Leadership with Ross Perot, Jr., Chairman of the Perot Companies and Hillwood, and Admiral M. Walsh, President of Cristo Rey Dallas and former U.S. Navy Four-star Admiral.
The panel was moderated by Peter Brundage, Senior Managing Director at Evercore and Chair of The Compass School of Texas True North Capital Campaign.
FIND YOUR COMPASS WITH LESS ANXIETY AND MORE CONNECTION
Panelists:
Dr. Haley Fournier, Co-Founder of Screenwell and Founder of Dallas Wellness Group
Shelly Sender, Head of School for the Compass School of Texas
Laine Distefano, Therapist at Thinkspace Counseling
Moderator:
Arnold Holtberg, Advisory Council Chair for The Compass School of Texas
A CHILD'S BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND THE CASE FOR NATURE AND SCIENCE
Panelists:
James Keyes, Former CEO of 7-11 and Author of Education is Freedom
Dr. Linda Silver, CEO of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Dr. Lori Cook, Director of Clinical Research at the Center for Brain Health
Moderator:
Frances Mitchell, Co-Founder of The Compass School of Texas
READING AND LIFELONG LEARNING
Panelists:
Alicia Haddock, Curriculum Specialist
Lorna Simmons, Author of Saxon Phonics and Spelling
Jessica Field, Reading Specialist and Educator at The Compass School of Texas
Moderator:
Frances Mitchell, Co-founder of The Compass School of Texas