2024 ATPE Summit: Howdy Educators!
ATPE members took care of vital association business—and rustled up some fun—during the 2024 ATPE Summit, July 8–10 at the Sheraton Dallas.
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.
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!
ATPE PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $50 or more to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
2023-24 ATPE Local Unit of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the 2023-24 ATPE Floyd Trimble Local Units of the Year!
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Bertha Cantu, a math and reading interventionist at O’Grady Elementary in Mission CISD and winner of ATPE’s 2023-24 Campus Rep of the Year award for local units with 201–500 members.
2023-24 ATPE Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year Awards
These awards recognize special ATPE volunteers who prove themselves essential to the continued growth and development of our grassroots organization.
Alafair Hammett Media Award: Recognizing Excellence in Education Reporting
ATPE would like to congratulate Texas Monthly senior editor Forrest Wilder for winning the 2024 Alafair Hammett Media Award.
