Important Information About Your 2025-26 ATPE Membership
ATPE State President Jason Forbis shares that, beginning August 1, 2025, some membership categories will see a small dues increase.
ATPE Summit Call for Proposals
The 2025 ATPE Summit Call for Proposals is now open—apply by Jan. 7 if you are interested in presenting.
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.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $50 or more to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2024.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a big round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
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.
Director’s Message
ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes discusses key steps to bridge the gap between the election and the upcoming legislative session, emphasizing advocacy and collaboration to move forward together and strengthen support for public education.
The Teacher Down the Hall: Mentorship Matters
Education as a field can benefit from a stronger mentoring culture—one that prioritizes the success of both mentors and mentees and elevates the entire profession.
Advocacy Starts With You: Standing Up for Yourself Is Standing Up for ALL of Us
As Texas educators and ATPE members, we have the both the tools and the support we need to protect our rights, advocate for our profession, and effect positive change. And it all starts with you.
Call for ATPE State Officer Nominations
Are you ready to serve your association in a new capacity? Submit your name by March 15.
It’s the 2024-25 ATPE Award Season. Submit Your Nominations!
Do you know an educator who is going above and beyond? Recognize a colleague who inspires excellence by nominating them for an ATPE Educator of the Year Award.
