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Tentative Schedule of Events

Updated May 9, 2018

Saturday, May 19, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Invitation Only
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teacher/Sponsor Session*
Teen Traffic Safety Education: Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Your School

Presented by Teens in the Driver Seat® staff
Limited Seating. Contact Lisa Minjares at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

Sunday, May 20, 2018
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. OPENING SESSION
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks

  • Russell H. Henk, P.E., CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Elizabeth Stephens, Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Co-Chair, Upton High School, Upton, WY
  • Gregory D. Winfree, J.D., Agency Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Teen Interactive Session: Top 5 Driving Risks for Teen Drivers

  • Alcohol & Other Drugs
    Lisa Minjares-Kyle, CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Regional Rep, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Distractions
    Christy Thomas, CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Regional Rep, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Driving at Night
    Lupe Ramos, CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Regional Rep, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Not Wearing Your Seatbelt
    Shannon Barkwell, CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Regional Rep, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Speeding/Racing
    Stacey Tisdale, CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Regional Rep, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Teacher/Advisor Q&A with the TDS Director
    Russell H. Henk, P.E., CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Being a Safe Teen Driver
Jarret Voorhies, Professional Race Car Driver, JSV Motorsports
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch & Networking

Visit exhibitors and participate in special activities:

  • Driving Simulators
  • VR Goggles
  • Seat Belt Challenge
  • TDS Photo Booth
  • TDS Pledge Banner
  • Perfection Challenge
  • Distracted Mat
  • Video Taping
  • Appearances by TDS Cell Phone Suit “Big Distraction”

Outdoor Interactive Exhibits
(outside back parking lot, behind pool area)

  • TDS Pedal Kart Obstacle Course
  • 18-Wheeler Big Rig No Zones
  • TxDOT Rollover Convincer
  • Coptimus Prime (Photo Op)
  • TDS Van (Photo Op)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Sessions
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Mock Traffic Stop
Officer Dominic Garcia and Officer Dennis Kifer, San Antonio Police Department (SAPD)
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Union Pacific CARES – Rail Safety Education
Robyn Klar, Union Pacific Railroad
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Addicted to Your Phone
Russell H. Henk, P.E., CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Afternoon Break

Visit exhibitors and participate in special activities:

  • Driving Simulators
  • VR Goggles
  • Seat Belt Challenge
  • TDS Photo Booth
  • TDS Pledge Banner
  • Perfection Challenge
  • Distracted Mat
  • Video Taping
  • Appearances by TDS Cell Phone Suit “Big Distraction”

Outdoor Interactive Exhibits
(outside back parking lot, behind pool area)

  • TDS Pedal Kart Obstacle Course
  • 18-Wheeler Big Rig No Zones
  • TxDOT Rollover Convincer
  • Coptimus Prime (Photo Op)
  • TDS Van (Photo Op)
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Afternoon Sessions
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Drugs and Alcohol and Its Cognitive Effects When Operating a Vehicle
Keely Petty, Bethel Prevention Coalition
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Introduction of Keynote Speaker
José Gutierrez, Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Co-Chair, Harlingen High School South, Harlingen, TX

Drive to Save Lives – Impaired Driving and Overcoming Obstacles
Kevin Brooks, Speaker & Traffic Safety Educator

5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Final Opportunity to Visit All Exhibits (indoor and outdoor)
Monday, May 21, 2018
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Light Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. General Session
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. TDS Student Activity Ideas – Round Table Presentations
Presented by TDS-Teen Advisory Board (TAB) High School Students:

  • Nighttime Driving Presentation
    Pablo Garcia, C.C. Winn High School, Eagle Pass, TX
  • TDS Quinceañera
    Elmer Avalos, Samantha de la Rosa & Asher Torres, Center for Career and Technology Education (CCTE), El Paso, TX
  • Involving Your District TxDOT Safety Coordinator in Your School’s TDS
    Bryce Cunningham, Jileen Garcia, Jade Jeffcoats & Taylor Moody, Chisum High School, Paris, TX
  • National Drug & Alcohol Awareness Fact Week Presentation
    José Gutierrez & Isaiah Zavala, Harlingen High School South, Harlingen, TX
  • Photo Booth & the Risk of Distracted Driving and Cell Phones
    Neika Daniel & Kate Gordon, Holland High School, Holland, TX
  • Don’t Drive InTEXTicated
    Chase Roberts & Camie Sothan, Norfolk Sr. High School, Norfolk, NE
  • Rome/Floyd County “Just Drive” Safe Driving Expo & Car Show
    Bailey Cordle, Eva Ellenburg, Brady Gladney & Ruby Morgan, Pepperell High School, Lindale, GA
  • Sleep Shocker Activity – Drowsy Driving
    Divoria Gaffney & Carlie Morgan, Toombs County High School, Lyons, GA
  • A Race to the Finish Line
    Maya Caceres & Karina Torres, Trinity High School, Trinity, TX
  • TDS Hangman
    Olga Alvarado, Jaqueline Armas & Adela Martinez, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA), Fort Worth, TX
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Driving Safety around Big Rigs
Jeffrey S. Langloss, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Awards Brunch

Closing Remarks

  • Russell H. Henk, P.E., CPPE, Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
  • Bryce Cunningham, TDS-Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Co-Chair, Chisum High School, Paris, TX

Awards Presentation
Recognize and present awards to:

  • 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 TDS TAB Members
  • TDS SponStar Winners
  • TDS Outstanding Schools
  • TDS Cup Winners
  • TDS TAB Scholarship Winners
  • TDS Sponsors

* Teacher/Sponsor Session
Teen Traffic Safety Education: Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Your School

Attend this special session designed for teachers/sponsors administering (or interested in administering) the TDS program in your school. This session focuses on the top five driving risks that contribute to the number one cause of teen deaths in America: car crashes. Attendees will receive information related to nighttime/drowsy driving, speeding/racing, distractions, seat belt use and impaired driving along with resources to help enhance their use of the lifesaving program called Teens in the Driver Seat®. Presenters will utilize higher-order thinking strategies through hands-on lessons and activities while also applying differentiated instruction designed to engage attendees with all types of learning styles. Participants will also gain access to various free resources related to traffic safety education in order to facilitate the creation of a traffic safety culture at their school.

Sign-up is limited to the first 25 adults. This special session will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CST. Participation is available at no cost. To sign up, contact Lisa Minjares at [email protected]. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis — so please sign up early! Continuing professional education hours are available for Texas-based teachers.

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