Join ATPE at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Educators may take advantage of special pricing to enjoy this three-day festival of ideas—and the opportunity to earn CPE credit at select sessions through ATPE.
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.
Meet ATPE’s Top Recruiter
Edinburg educator Amancio Garza, ATPE’s 2024-25 Top Recruiter, shares why he believes in ATPE, how he’s built decades of success recruiting new members, and why the Recruit & Reward program matters for everyone.
ATPE Member Benefits Roundup
ATPE members have access to an exclusive menu of discounts on everyday essentials—from classroom supplies and home appliances to insurance and wellness resources. Save money and time throughout the year using your member benefits!
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from July 1 to August 31, 2025.
