2025 TexTESOL State Conference
2025 TexTESOL State Conference
The Path Forward: Uplifting Voices through Instruction and Advocacy
November 7-8, 2025 - San Antonio, TX
General Conference Information
Get ready, Texas educators! The TexTESOL regional affiliates are thrilled to welcome you to San Antonio for the 2025 TexTESOL State Conference, happening November 7–8, 2025!
Join us at the beautiful Westin San Antonio North (9821 Colonnade Blvd, San Antonio, TX) for two unforgettable days of learning, inspiration, and connection. This year’s conference is a true statewide collaboration, brought to you by a powerhouse planning team representing all five TexTESOL regions. We're coming together to celebrate and support educators from across Texas—and you're at the heart of it all!
Our 2025 theme is, "The Path Forward: Uplifting Voices through Instruction and Advocacy." Let’s unite to explore bold ideas, amplify diverse voices, and shape the future of English language teaching.
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this!
Featured Speakers:
Also known as "Dr. ET," Dr. Edith Treviño is an educational consultant who has worked in multilingual education at a variety of levels for over 20 years. She is a passionate educator, dynamic storyteller, and advocate of language education.
Jeff Hutcheson currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at TESOL International. He has worked in international education for nearly 30 years with professional experiences in both the United States and abroad.
Alice Savage has 30 years of experience as an ESOL professional, and she currently teaches English language classes at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. She also facilitates teacher-training and has authored several textbooks for English language learners.
Colin Ward has been teaching English as a Second Language since 2001, and he currently teaches at Lone Star College in Houston, TX. He is a Fulbright scholar and an author of a number of ESL textbooks. His interests include the teaching of second-language writing and the role of technology in language learning.