NABSE 35th Annual Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

By Rochelle Rucker

Earlier this month, I joined one of my clients, Helen Darling, at the 35^th Annual Conference of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), the nation’s premier association of African-American educators. Nearly 4,000 attendees from across the country participated in workshops, attended research roundtables, listened to nationally renowned speakers and visited more than 300 exhibits. Darling, a point guard with the WNBA San Antonio Silver Stars, was at the conference speaking to educators and signing her new children’s book “Hide-n-Seek Monday.” Other speakers attending the conference included Dr. Bill Cosby, educator, author, producer and activist, Dr. Crystal Kuykendall, editor and human relations expert and Hill Harper, actor, activist and author of “Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny.” The NABSE conference took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Educators from Houston who attended the conference included Dr. Cherry Gooden, Ruby Mosley and Dr. Jay Cummings. While there, I took some photos of the Opryland Resort’s beautiful holiday displays. Gaylord Opryland is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and first-class entertainment. Under majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, you're surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls where you can unwind, explore, shop, dine, and be entertained to your heart's content. Highlights include a 44-foot waterfall, fountain shows, and tours aboard the Delta Flatboats - right inside the hotel. This is one resort you should put on your list of places to stay and visit while you’re in Nashville!