3rd Annual LEAD Conference - 2025: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

***GT Credit*** Gifted or "Just Bright" - Making the distinction LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

Not all high-achieving students are gifted—and not all gifted students are high achievers. This 40-minute session will guide educators through the key characteristics that distinguish truly gifted learners from their bright peers. Participants will explore common myths, review research-based identification practices, and examine real-world student profiles to sharpen their ability to recognize gifted potential across diverse populations. Emphasis will be placed on equitable identification strategies, including how to look beyond grades and behavior to uncover advanced cognitive abilities. Attendees will leave with practical tools and resources to support more accurate, inclusive gifted identification in their schools.

Speakers

Pat Goodwin

Gifted & Talented Coordinator - Pull-Out Teacher K-6, Bonham ISD

"I hear, and I forget, I see, and I remember, I do, and I understand." Confucius I have two children; Lee & Courtney I have four grandchildren: Clint, Emmalynn, Hadley, and Oliver Currently, I am the Gifted & Talented Coordinator - Pull-Out Teacher K-6 at Bonham ISD I. W... Read More →

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
201

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Building Relationships from Day 1 LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

204

This session is designed to help educators establish strong, positive connections with their students starting from the very first day of school. It will equip educators with practical strategies to foster meaningful connections with students from the very beginning of the school year. Participants will explore the importance of building trust, creating a welcoming classroom environment, and creating a foundation of positive rapport that supports both academic success and classroom management.

Speakers

Melissa Crossland

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
204

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Fine Arts Collaboration LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

200

Brainstorm and collaborate across grades and schools between art, music, and theater. Discuss the calendar and future events!

Speakers

Jennifer Yoch

Music Teacher, Finley Oates

Loves musical theater, songwriting, elementary music, and conflict resolution strategies.

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
200

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

From Chaos to Curiosity: Mastering the Science Lab Experience LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

400

Transform your science lab from a source of stress into a hub of student discovery. In this engaging session, you'll explore practical strategies for organizing, managing, and facilitating effective science labs that foster curiosity and deepen learning. From setting up your space to managing materials, ensuring safety, and maximizing instructional time, this session provides actionable tips and classroom-tested routines. Whether you're new to science labs or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave with tools and confidence to create structured, inquiry-driven experiences that captivate students and support meaningful exploration.

Speakers

Katie Parker

David Williamson

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
400

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Mission Engagement: Strategies that Self-destruct Boredom LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

209

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: transform your classroom into a hub of energy, curiosity, and active learning. In this fast-paced, hands-on session, we’ll dive into a toolkit of engaging instructional strategies that capture attention, spark participation, and deepen understanding. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that work across content areas and grade levels — no spy gadgets required. Get ready to rethink how you design learning experiences and leave students leaning in, not checking out. Mission accepted?

Speakers

Nick Foster

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
209

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Preplanning Levels of Questioning ***GT Credit*** LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

203

Speakers

Jennifer McCarthy

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
203

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Teaching Strategies for High Student Return LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

208

There are high impact strategies that are useful in the classroom that redirect students, keep students engaged, and push students to think for themselves. Relating these strategies to Hattie's rankings, they would fall in the top tier of effective classroom instructional strategies. We will discuss the Jigsaw Method of Cooperative Learning, Pass for class discussion, as well as some other quick peer discussion techniques that require little prep work, but have high impact on student learning.

Speakers

Erin Durante

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
208

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Unlock Learning: Creating Digital Escape Rooms with Genially LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

202

**This session is advanced and will be fast paced**
Transform learning into an immersive adventure! This engaging session will guide you step-by-step through the process of designing and building interactive digital escape rooms using the dynamic platform, Genially. Learn how to craft compelling narratives, integrate multimedia elements, design engaging puzzles, and create a collaborative and rewarding learning experience for your audience. Perfect for educators, trainers, and anyone looking to gamify content delivery and boost engagement. Discover how Genially's intuitive tools can help you unlock deeper learning and critical thinking through the power of digital escape rooms.

Speakers

Holley Munholland

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
202

All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Frontline Absence Managment LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

210

Speakers

Brandy Godbey

Payroll Specialist, Bonham ISD

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
210

All Staff

8:00am PDT

Reciprocal Instruction: Fine Tuning the First Teach in Reading and Writing LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

211

Enhance your English Language Arts and Reading lessons by deepening your Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in the alignment of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Prekindergarten (three-year-olds) through second grade, with a focused progression in Phonics and Phonemic Awareness. This enhancement will be achieved through the implementation of research-based activities, explicit instructional methods, and the integration of differentiated strategies to support language development, as evidenced by increased comprehensible input and output of all learners.

Speakers

Beth Price

IW Evans Interventionist

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
211

Elementary Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

Language & Learning: Meeting the Needs of Secondary EB Learners LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

207

Meeting the academic and linguistic needs of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students at the secondary level requires intentional support, collaboration, and a clear understanding of the systems in place. This 50-minute session will provide secondary educators with practical, research-based strategies to support EB students in content-area classrooms—while also deepening understanding of the LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) process and how it impacts classroom instruction and assessment decisions.

Speakers

Stephanie Wessels

English Language Development Acquisition

This is my 19th year teaching at Bonham and my 27th year in education. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Education with a minor in Spanish from Monmouth College, followed by a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Peru State College. I have one daughter, Hannah, who lives... Read More →

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
207

Secondary Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Classwork - Formerly TeacherMade LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

200

Using and implementing Classwork (formerly teachermade) platform in the classroom. It allows for STAAR style questions, allows instant grading and easier accommodations.

Speakers

Amy Ramsey

Micah Hilliard

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
200

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Level Up Your Lessons: Engaging Students with Curipod & TeacherMade LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

202

In this fast-paced, hands-on 45-minute session, teachers will learn how to bring lessons to life using Curipod for interactive presentations and TeacherMade to transform PDFs and worksheets into digital, auto-graded assignments. Participants will explore how to create engaging, visually appealing, and student-centered content that boosts participation and streamlines assessment. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and time-saving strategies that can be implemented in your next class!

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
202

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Oppositional Kids...You have Them and Unless You Deal with Them, THEY HAVE YOU, JUST WHERE THEY WANT YOU!! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

209

We all have oppositional kids....at least in some classes. Sometimes they argue with us and don't do work. Or passive-aggressively just don't work. Sometimes they pretend they hate us or the subject or both! WHAT'S A TEACHER TO DO? 1. Using stategies from the Book, Motivating Students Who Don't Care (2nd Edition, Allen N. Mendler) 2. Strategic Classroom Interventions. by Barry T. Christian Ph.D. What is Oppositional Defiance? Where do Student's get it? Can they Overcome it? Do you have to be Oppositonal to Counter their actions? Well you won't know, if you don't show up! Bring Your Best Strategies to Share, I don't have All the Answers, Just Some Strategies to Share....Bring your best Response.

Speakers

Joel Blaylock

School Counselor, Bonham ISD

Psychology, Communications; School Law

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
209

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Put the "FUN" in Fundraisers LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

210

Participants will be given a guideline (checklist) of steps to take for a school fundraiser - WE MIGHT HAVE A GUEST APPEARANCE FOR THE CFO HERSELF!!!!

Speakers

Brandi Holcomb

Alicia Coonrod

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
210

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Student Engagement Strategies 2.0 LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

203

Revist some of the same student engagement strategies presented at last year's LEAD conference with some new and exciting strategies included. Presented from the perspective of a secondary teacher but easily adaptable to most grade levels.

Speakers

Selena De La Garza

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
203

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

🤹‍♀️The Greatest Tips on Earth: Google Tricks to Tame Your Workload LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

207

Come one, come all, and learn how to Google smarter! This session will go over basic Google shortcuts, tips, tricks, and everyday skills to help you breeze through your daily tasks with ease. Whether you're organizing files, managing emails, sharing with co-workers, or navigating the Google Workspace, get some practice with time-saving hacks to help you be more efficient and reduce stress. Perfect for those who want to work smarter—not harder—with Google!

Speakers

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
207

All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Why our social media presence is important- Administrators LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

208

Going over rules and expectations with our social media, and how to increase our presence with the administrators!

Speakers

Kaylah Segleski

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
208

Campus Admin

9:00am PDT

CTE/CCMR LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

201

CTE/CCMR

Speakers

Crystal Buckaloo

CCMR/Testing Coodinator, Bonham HS

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
201

Secondary Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

Understanding ECR and SCR for 6th-12th grades LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

204

Session will discuss how to write Extended Constructed Responses and Short Constructed Responses for STAAR Testing. We will also look at how ECR and SCR responses are graded, misconceptions students have, and using relevant text evidence.

Speakers

Cindy Berg

Friday August 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
204

Secondary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Allowable Supports and Accommodations LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

203

Allowable supports and accommodations that students may have on STAAR if they qualify

Speakers

Amanda Poormohammadi

Assistant Principal

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
203

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Cultivating Classroom Community LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

208

Good relationships help students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn. In this session, we’ll talk about simple ways teachers can connect with middle and high school students. You’ll learn easy ideas to build trust, show students you care, and create a classroom where everyone feels like they belong. These tips can help improve behavior, increase student effort, and make teaching more fun and meaningful.

Speakers

Justin Tollison

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
208

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Learning to Read Through The Dyslexia Lense LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

200

This session will be a demonstration of dyslexia lessons using our two programs: Take Flight and Reading Horizons. It is geared for Finley-Oates and I. W. Evans teachers and intervention staff so they can see the way their students with dyslexia are being taught to read.

Speakers

Lauren Lyles

Dyslexia, Bonham ISD

Leslie Bowser

BONHAM ISD,EVANS EL

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
200

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Navigating TexQuest LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

207

*Participants will need a device*
Discover TexQuest—a powerful collection of high-quality, authoritative digital resources available 24/7 to all Texas K–12 public school educators, students, and their families. Designed specifically for upper elementary, middle, and high school educators, TexQuest offers trusted databases, multimedia tools, and curriculum-aligned content that enrich instruction and boost student engagement across all subject areas. Thanks to district-paid subscriptions funded by BISD and supported by the Texas State Legislature, you have full access to these resources. This screen-recorded professional development session will demonstrate exactly how to navigate and use TexQuest tools effectively in your classroom. You'll gain practical strategies, build confidence using the platform, and also learn how to teach students the importance of proper citation while conducting research. This information comes directly from your school librarians and library aides, who are here to support you in making the most of these valuable resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock powerful learning tools that support student success at every level from upper elementary through high school!

Speakers

Brandy Stockton

Daisha Sorrels

Marcia Hunter

Library and Learning Lab Instructional Aide, Bonham ISD

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
207

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Team Lead/Lead Teacher Roundtable LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

201

Running/Organizing team meetings. etc.

Speakers

Jennifer Van Huss

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
201

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

🧩Supporting Success: Autism Strategies for Every Classroom LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

209

Build practical skills to support students with autism across diverse educational settings. This course provides proven strategies for inclusive and effective teaching. Gain a deeper understanding of the key characteristics of autism and their impact on learning from early childhood through adolescence. Explore approaches for self-contained, transitional, and fully inclusive classrooms, and learn behavioral support strategies that help students thrive in less restrictive environments.

Speakers

Mariah Roberts

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
209

All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Traditions of Bonham 101 LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

204

If you are new to Bonham, or just wanting to learn more about the rich history of both the schools and the town, this is the class for you! Get to know everything about the Fighting Purple Warrior traditions around the school and town.

Speakers

Brady Nichols

Teacher, Bonham ISD

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
204

All Staff

10:00am PDT

Making Moments Count LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

306

You have an opportunity to make an impact even in a 30-second interaction! Make each interaction count!

Speakers

Lori Parsons

Kindergarten Teacher

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
306

Elementary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Organization and Why It's Important LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

211

Finding a system that works for you.

Speakers

Angela Nelms

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
211

Office/Clerical Staff

10:00am PDT

Purchasing ***Mandatory for all coaches and activity sponsors*** LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

210

Purchasing ***Mandatory for all coaches and activity sponsors***

Speakers

Alicia Coonrod

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
210

Office/Clerical Staff

10:00am PDT

Teacher Tools & AI Assistance LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

202

Mr. Youngman will share his time saving tips, tools, apps, and AI functions to help aid teachers in their daily duties. The class will cover an array of 'must have teacher features' to create a classroom productivity, save teachers time, and influence teachers to actively accept the unavoidable future of education (AI).

Speakers

Tyler Youngman

Friday August 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
202

Secondary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Differentiating Assignments for High Performing Students ***GT CREDIT*** LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

200

instructional staff especially those who teach honors/AP on adjusting their curriculum to better suit high performing students and to adjust for lower performing students.

Speakers

David Williamson

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
200

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

English Power-Up: Grammar, Vocab, & Style - Fun & Effective! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

203

Transform English instruction from rote memorization to riveting gameplay! This interactive session equips educators with practical strategies to gamify grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic elements, fostering deeper student engagement and more effective learning. Discover how to design and implement engaging games, challenges, and collaborative activities that make mastering English concepts an exciting adventure for your students. Learn to leverage game mechanics to reinforce learning, track progress, and cultivate a dynamic classroom environment where students actively participate in their language development. Leave with actionable ideas and resources to inject fun and effectiveness into your English lessons across all skill areas.

Speakers

Holley Munholland

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
203

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Intervention Innovation: Get Your MTSS On! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

201

Ready to revolutionize your apporach to student support? This training will equip you with the knowledge and practicial strategies to not only understand, but also to implement targeted interventions to enhance your Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

Speakers

Meghan Cryer-Weaver

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
201

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Magic School AI for EB Students LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

208

Speakers

Stephanie Wessels

English Language Development Acquisition

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
208

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Parent Square for New Staff LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

202

Teaching the newbies how we communicate at Bonham ISD with the help of our app, ParentSquare and the helpful tools they provide to ensure great communication!

Speakers

Kaylah Segleski

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
202

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

🧩Supporting Success: Autism Strategies for Every Classroom LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

209

Speakers

Mariah Roberts

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
209

All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Google Tools in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

207

Speakers

Desiree Parker

Academic Advisor, BONHAM ISD

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
207

All Staff

11:00am PDT

Effective Intervention Strategies for Classroom Teachers LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

204

Intervention strategies for classroom teachers.

Speakers

Melissa McDaniel

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
204

Elementary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

🎇 Taming the Tiny Tech-ers: Securly Screen Layouts for Little Learners LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

210

In the digital circus of the K–1 classroom, keeping students safe and focused can be a tightrope walk! This session will show you how to use the digital tool, Securly, to help you manage what your youngest learners can access online. Learn how to guide student browsing, block distractions, and create a safer, more controlled digital environment—all from your own ringmaster’s panel. For Kinder and 1st grade teachers who want to keep the fun while staying firmly in control!

Speakers

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
210

Elementary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

PEIMS Updates LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

211

This session is mandatory for PEIMS secretaries, but other office staff are welcome to attend. In this session, participants will learn about updates to PEIMS requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. Participants will also review best practices and expectations for maintaining data throughout the school year.

Speakers

Jennifer Kirkpatrick

PEIMS Coordinator

Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
211

Office/Clerical Staff

1:30pm PDT

Respect, Routines, and Rolling with It LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

208

Step into your classroom with confidence! This breakout session is designed for secondary teachers looking to build strong classroom management skills. We’ll explore practical strategies for setting clear expectations, fostering student engagement, and handling common behavioral challenges. Leave with tools you can use immediately—and the confidence to create a positive, productive learning environment.

Speakers

Justin Tollison

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
208

All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Writing Across the Curriculum LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

211

Speakers

Jennifer McCarthy

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
211

All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Culture Clicks LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

209

Culture Clicks explores how intentional, authentic storytelling through social media can strengthen school pride, engage your community, and shape the narrative of what it means to be a Purple Warrior. With every post, picture, and caption, we have the power to highlight the best of who we are—before someone else on Facebook does it for us.

Speakers

Eric Hicks

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
209

All Staff

1:30pm PDT

Wrapping - Athletic Injuries LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

Training Room

Wrapping - Athletic Injuries

Speakers

John Ramsey

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Training Room

Coaches

1:30pm PDT

Inclusion Support LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

207

How to support both students and teachers in the classroom with inclusion.

Speakers

Karli Fowler

Principal, Bonham ISD

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
207

Paraprofessional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Making Interactive Lessons using Classwork LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:40pm PDT

204

How to use Classwork to make lessons interactive

Speakers

Megan Goodwin

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:40pm PDT
204

All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

🎪 When the Power Goes Out: The Show Must Go On! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:40pm PDT

210

What happens when the Wi-Fi crashes, the lights flicker, and the devices go dark? You take center ring with no-tech teaching strategies that still wow the crowd! In this session, you'll explore creative, engaging ways to keep the learning going strong—no screens required. Whether you're prepping for a tech-free day or just want to bring some unplugged balance to your classroom, you'll leave with ideas ready to roll, rain or power outage!

Speakers