Member Profiles
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $50 or more to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024.
Volunteer Spotlight: Suzanne Kujawa
Meet Suzanne Kujawa, who works in special education in Katy ISD and is ATPE’s 2023-24 Campus Rep of the Year for local units or districts with 1,001+ members.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Michael Sweet, a fifth-grade teacher at Zeferino Farias Elementary School in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and a finalist for ATPE’s 2023-24 Campus Rep of the Year Award for local units/districts with 201-500 members.
Cultivating Passion: Meet Christine Mihealsick, ATPE Member and Texas Teacher of the Year
After being named Texas Teacher of the Year, ATPE member Christine Mihealsick is ready to use her new platform to spread positivity, helping fellow educators find joy in their work and support in their struggles.
Latest Content
Have You Ever Considered Running for ATPE State Office?
Nominations for the 2025-26 ATPE state officer elections are due March 15. Find out what service as a state officer means to a few of our past state presidents.
The ATPE Podcast: Understanding Educator Leave Policies
In the first of a multipart series on educator leave, ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain clarifies the often-confusing rules surrounding leave types and policies for Texas educators.
Meet Our Summit Closing Keynote: Jonathan Alsheimer
Registration and housing are now open for the 2025 ATPE Summit, July 7–9 at the JW Marriott Austin Downtown.
Celebrate Black History Month with Your Students
This Black History Month, we highlight three Black educators who inspired generations of youth, promoted learning equality, and helped reshape our nation’s education system!
Immigration Enforcement Activities on School Campuses
Although public schools cannot discriminate against students based on immigration status, the federal government still has the authority to enforce immigration law. What does this mean for school districts and educators?
