Volunteer Spotlight: Annabel Cruz | La Joya ATPE
Meet Annabel Cruz, a biology teacher at La Joya ISD’s Palmview High School and a 2024 ATPE Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year.
Meet National Student Teacher of the Year Ashlyn Bergethon
A first-time professional ATPE member in Robinson ISD, Ashlyn Bergethon is passionate about ensuring her students know they have someone cheering for them.
Meet Taylor Duncan: 2025 ATPE Classroom Makeover Winner
Royal ISD first-year teacher’ Taylor Duncan shares her unique journey to teaching and reflects on her passion, dedication, and commitment to shaping her students’ futures.
Member Spotlight: Mitch Guerra, Midway (12) ISD
Today, we highlight Mitch Guerra—a first-time professional ATPE member, an inspirational educator, and a contestant on the new season of Survivor.
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.
Member Spotlight: Darla Morrow
Today, we highlight Darla Morrow—ATPE member, a dyslexia interventionist, and finalist for Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Meet Your 2024-25 ATPE State Officers
ATPE is pleased to introduce our newly elected state officer leaders!
