Volunteer Spotlight: Haydee Castillo
Meet Haydee Castillo, a first grade teacher at Valley View South Elementary School in Valley View ISD and the president of Valley View (1) ATPE.
Vickiela Wright leads with heart, and Texas is listening
Named 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year, Clear Creek ISD ATPE member and fifth grade teacher Vickiela Wright is using her platform to elevate student voice and champion the belief that learning begins with confidence and care.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
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.
ATPE-PAC Honor Roll
The following ATPE members donated $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2025.
Member Spotlight: Teri Naya, CALT
Birdville ISD dyslexia therapist Teri Naya recently earned her Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential, strengthening her lifelong mission to help students read with confidence and discover their worth.
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.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
