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The Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (TATDP) is an organization designed to provide training and legislative updates to educators and other professionals, provide networking opportunities to share best practices, and educating stakeholders and legislators about the needs of at-risk students. The TATDP’s sister organization is the International for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (IATDP).
TATDP held the first conference in April 2012 in Frisco, Texas. The 3-day conference was a huge success attracting attendees from local school districts and beyond. The organization’s growth continued and annual mini-conferences were held in Garland, Frisco, Georgetown, San Antonio, Georgetown, Pearland, Collin College- Plano, HEB, Austin ESC Region 13, Prairie View A&M, McKinney, LaJoya, El Paso, Alvin, McKinney, Houston, and even virtually during Covid. The conferences gives our members an opportunity to network and share best practices. There are a variety of presentations regarding at-risk students such as, truancy prevention, dropout prevention, trauma-informed care, homeless and foster education to name a few. A popular session is the judges panel, which provides an opportunity for the truancy judges to answer questions and address varying subjects. Download our Constitution.
2025 - 2025 Officers
Xavier Warren
PresidentXavier Warren is a Truancy Officer in the Hurst -Euless- Bedford ISD. Before
joining HEB ISD, he spent 20 years in the Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD.
Ten (10) years as the Special Education Behavior Interventionist, four (4) as
the District Attendance Officer then six (6) as the Special Education Behavior
Interventionist (again). Xavier developed and managed several District
projects. Partnering with district leadership, campus leadership, classroom
teachers, support staff and district partners. Xavier has been a member of the
TATDP since 2013, serving as its Treasurer. He has been a key force that
helped grown the TATDP membership, establishing national partnerships
while building financial integrity.
Robert Montgomery
Vice PresidentSince January 2018, Robert Montgomery has served as the
Director of Safety & Security for McKinney ISD. In his
position, he is responsible for the safety and security of
students, staff, parents and visitors and for all emergency
situations that fall under the umbrella of Emergency
Management. In his previous district, he served as the Safety
& Security Specialist and Truancy Officer and as a liaison to
parents, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel.
Greg Corradino
TREASURERGreg Corradino is the Assistant Director for Data Services for the Klein
Independent School District. Mr. Corradino has been an active member
in TATDP since 2018 and has been an Executive Board member since
2020. Part of Mr. Corradino's responsibilities include serving as the
district truancy officer, homeless liaison, and Skyward administration.
He has been in public education for 18 years. Prior to his current
position, he served as an Assistant Principal for Assessment at Klein
High School and as a Pre-AP, AP, and IB Biology at Magnolia HS,
Conroe HS, and King HS (Tampa).
Chalet Brown
PARLIAMENTARIANChalet Brown is a District Attendance & Truancy Administrator for
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD. Brown is an innovative interventionist in
the area of Attendance who serves as an Attendance Advocate for
students. Brown collaborates with district leadership and campus
personnel to provide support, interventions and guidance to combat
truancy and improve school attendance. Serving in her 18th year of
education, Brown has served in many roles including classroom teacher,
instructional coach and campus administrator prior to entering district
leadership. Brown is currently completing her doctoral in Educational
Leadership. Brown also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the
International Association for Truancy & Dropout Prevention.
Dr. Xochitl Echeverz
SecretaryXochitl Echeverz has been in education for 21 years. She is
currently a Dropout Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery
Facilitator for Katy Independent School District. Prior to that,
she worked as an At-Risk Administrator and Student Attendance
Specialist for other Houston area school districts. She is
passionate about her efforts in supporting at-risk youth by
helping to address personal and academic barriers of students.
Susan Holloway
Past PresidentSusan Holloway, Director of Student Outreach and Attendance for Pearland Independent School District, provides leadership to the district’s overall outreach and intervention services for at-risk students. She implements and coordinates the dropout prevention and recovery program, works with the district Homeless Liaison to provide resources and services, and works with the district Attendance Officers to provide truancy prevention and enforcement programs.
Johnny Barrington
Past PresidentBio details needed.
Nathaniel Broussard
Executive BoardI am a Retired Truancy Officer for Cypress Fairbanks ISD, I’ve been in this role for 16 years. The previous 7 years I taught at a few of the middle schools. Prior to that I spent 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. I am a member of the Houston Area Truancy Collaborating Committee I am Pastor, Preacher, Teacher, Educator, Coach
National Chaplain, Montford Point Marine Association, Inc, Vice-President, Houston Chapter Montford Point Marine Association, Inc, Executive Board Member, Texas Association of Truancy and Dropout Prevention.
M.A. Educational Leadership, B.A Liberal Arts, A.A. Liberal Arts