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Friday & Saturday, March 4-5, 2022
TALE 2022 Literacy Conference
Closing Keynote
“When Empathy Intersects Intentionality: Understanding the Importance of Pain, Plans & Power”
TALE Turns 10: A Decade of Literacy, Service & Advocacy
http://www.texasreaders.org
Plano, Texas

Friday, February 11, 2022
CCIRA 2022 Literacy Conference
Session Presenter
“Exploring Engagement from the Eyes of Foreign Families”
It’s a Journey, Not a Race
http://www.ccira.org
Denver, Colorado

Saturday, July 17, 2021
The Lemon Group Women’s Empowerment Conference
(Private Event)
Keynote Speaker
Staybridge Suites – Galleria
Houston, Texas

Saturday, April 17, 2021
Virtual STAAR Reading Series
3-Week Review Plan
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, March 27, 2021
Virtual STAAR Reading Series
Paired Selection
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Thursday, March 15, 2021
K-2 Best Practices Virtual Reading Series
Writing across the Curriculum
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, February 27, 2021
Virtual STAAR Reading Series
Informational Text
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Thursday, February 18, 2021
K-2 Best Practices Virtual Reading Series
Grammar & Mechanics
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, February 13, 2021
Virtual STAAR Writing Series
Composition & Editing
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, January 30, 2021
Virtual STAAR Reading Series
Literary Text: Drama, Diving into Reading with an Appetite for Meaningful Action
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, January 28, 2021
K-2 Best Practices Virtual Reading Series
Reading & Writing Connection
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, January 9, 2021
Virtual STAAR Writing Series
Composition & Revising: Sensible Sentence Combinations & Word Choice Wonder
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Spring 2021 – Zoom Online

Saturday, April 4, 2020
STAAR Reading Series, 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers
5-Week Plan: What to Do with Reading Right before the Assessment
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Houston, Texas

Saturday, March 7, 2020
STAAR Writing Series, 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers
3-Week Writing Plan: What to Do with Writing Right before the Assessment
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Houston, Texas

Saturday, February 28 & 29, 2020
2020 Texas Association of Literacy Educators Conference
Ripped from Reality: When Students’ Stance on Literary Mirrors the Lyrics of Their Lives
Session Presenter
Leap into Literacy
http://www.texasreaders.org
Odessa, Texas

Saturday, February 15, 2020
STAAR Writing Series, 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers
Composition and Editing: Deconstructing the Writing Process & Editing Strategies
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Houston, Texas

Saturday, January 25, 2020
STAAR Writing Series, 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers
Composition and Revising: Navigating the Writing Process
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Houston, Texas

Saturday, January 18, 2020
STAAR Reading Series, 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers
Literary Text: Poetry and Drama
Consultant
Golding Touch Education Consulting
http://www.goldingtouch.com
Houston, Texas

Saturday, June 8, 2019
A Day of Deal-Structuring
Presented & Facilitated by Bill & Kim Cook
Featured Speaker
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Investors Realty Resource of Colorado
Centennial. Colorado

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Book Debut Interview: The Power of Your Pain
RADIO BROADCAST
Real World, Real Talk with Dr. D. Z. Cofield
90.9 KTSU FM
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Houston, Texas

Saturday, May 11, 2019
Woven: Strength through Faith & Fellowship
Women’s Spring Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Crosspoint Community Church
Centennial, Colorado

Thursday, May 2, 2019
Investors Realty Resource of Colorado
When Profession & Provision Collide
Special Presentation
6300 S. Syracuse Way, #120
Centennial, Colorado

Monday, April 28, 2019
From Pain to Progress: Integrating Insight & Spirituality for Our Families
The Forge for Families
Session Presenter
Parent’s Night
(Private)
Houston, Texas

Saturday, April 27, 2019
Brunch with Carla Michelle
Come Celebrate with Me!
In Celebration of New Release, The Power of Your Pain
All Are Invited!
Lucille’s Restaurant, 10:00 a.m.
Houston, Texas

Friday, April 26, 2019
Words Matter!
Harris Health System
Keynote Speaker & Session Presenter
Administrative Professionals Workshop
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Houston, Texas

Thursday, April 26, 2019
Book Debut Interview: The Power of Your Pain
Real World, Real Talk w/ Dr. D. Z. Cofield
90.9 KTSU FM
FaceBook Live
In Studio
Houston, Texas

Saturday, March 1, 2019
2019 Texas Association of Literacy Educators Conference
From Painful to Prolific: Unearthing the Beauty of Pain-Fueled Writing
Session Presenter
Discover the Heart of Literacy
http://www.texasreaders.org
Waco, Texas

Saturday, February 9, 2019
A Special Valentine’s Day Event for 40s and Under!
A Love Like This…
Emcee & Hostess
Open to the Public (& FREE)
For more information, call 720-485-5082
Centennial, Colorado

Monday, January 28, 2019
Navigating Number Sense: From Abstract to Application
Professional Development – Session Presenter
Front Range Christian School
6657 W. Ottawa Ave., #A-17
Littleton, Colorado
(Private Event)

Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:45 a.m.
Rev1ve 1787
The Power of Purposeful Planning: When Determination Meets the Divine
Session Presenter
CSU Conference Room, Douglas County Fairgrounds
410 Fairgrounds Dr.
Castlerock, Colorado

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
KLZ 560 Radio – Conservative Talk Radio
Commercial Production
2821 South Parker Road
Aurora, Colorado

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
Treasuring Our Traditions
A Reason for Thanks
Closing Speaker
Crosspoint Community Church
http://www.crosspointco.org
Centennial, Colorado

Monday, October 8, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Salute to Houston Gospel Legends
An Eloquent Tribute
Featured Spoken Word Artist
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
http://www.goodhope.org
Houston, Texas

Sunday, September 2, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Real World, Real Talk with Dr. D. Z. Cofield
Topic: Early Childhood Education, Intervention & Family Literacy
Featured Guest
KTSU Radio Station, 90.9 FM
http://www.ktsuradio.com
Houston, Texas
(Studio)

Friday, July 27, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
Investing in the Future of Human Resources
International Public Management Association for Human Resources – Texas Annual Conference
Keynote Speaker
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
http://www.ipma-hr.org
Houston, Texas

Friday, May 11, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing
Keynote Speaker
(Private Event)
http://www.pvamu.edu/nursing/
Houston, Texas

Friday, May 11, 2018, 2:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Tribute
Spoken Word
Featured Spoken Word Artist
KTSU Radio Station, 90.9 FM
http://www.ktsuradio.com
Houston, Texas
(Studio)

Friday, April 27, 2018, All Day Event
Switch Your Power On
Administrative Professionals Annual Conference
Keynote Speaker
Harris Health System
http://www.harrishealth.org
The Doubletree Hotel
Houston, Texas

Monday, April 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Using The “Write” Words:
Writing with Meaning for Both Parent & Student
Session Presenter, Parent Workshop
The Forge for Families
http://www.forgeforfamilies.org
Houston, Texas

Friday, April 6, 2018, 1:30 p.m.
justWrite: Innovative Solutions for Intimidating Challenges
Session Presenter, Staff Development Workshop
The Forge for Families
http://www.forgeforfamilies.org
Houston, Texas

Friday, February 23, 2018
2018 Texas Association of Literacy Educators Conference
Cultivating Compelling Writing in the Context of Cuisine
Session Presenter
Connections in the Community: Fostering Partnerships through Literacy
http://www.texasreaders.org
Canyon, Texas

Friday, January 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
22nd Annual Gardere Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Competition
Public Speaking Coach
Representing Henry F. MacGregor Elementary,
Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas