Thinking About Running for State Office? Don’t Miss This!
Join ATPE Past State Presidents Jason Forbis, Jayne Serna, and Stacey Ward Feb. 9 for a candid look at this incredible leadership experience.
2026 ATPE Summit Call for Proposals Now Open
Apply by Jan. 19, 2026, if you are interested in presenting a breakout session at the 2026 ATPE Summit, July 14–16 in San Antonio (new dates).
Director’s Message
ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes shares updates on election results affecting schools, encourages ongoing recruitment, celebrates the new Leadership ATPE cohort, and invites you to explore fresh stories on atpenews.org while offering warm holiday wishes.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lena Angel
Meet Lena Angel, an English teacher in Katy ISD, co-president of Katy ATPE, and the 2025 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year.
Submit Your Nominations for the 2025-26 ATPE Award Season!
Every year, ATPE recognizes outstanding Texas educators and ATPE leaders during the ATPE Summit. Recognize a colleague who changes lives and inspires excellence by nominating them for an ATPE Educator of the Year Award.
Apply to serve on an ATPE state committee by Nov. 21!
Applications are now open for the Public Information, Resolutions, ATPE-PAC, Educator of the Year, and Leader of the Year committees.
New Membership Year, New ATPE Board Priority, New Region Bylaws Template
ATPE State President Jerrica Holt recaps the September 2025 ATPE Board of Directors meeting.
Ticktock: ATPE membership deadlines are fast approaching!
Be sure to join ATPE or renew your membership by Sept. 30, 2025, to avoid a 30-day wait for valuable employment rights protection benefits.
President’s Message
ATPE State President Jerrica Holt welcomes members to a new school year, shares words of encouragement, and expresses gratitude for Texas educators and their impact.
Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine Havens
The thousands of ATPE volunteers across Texas are the backbone of this association. Their hard work and dedication allow ATPE to serve the state’s largest community of educators. In this ongoing ATPE News series, we spotlight volunteers who set a great example of service for their fellow educators.
