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.
The Force Is Strong with Vicki Rowe: Celebrating a Lifetime of Teaching Excellence
After 42 remarkable years shaping minds, Taylor ISD’s Vicki Rowe has earned the prestigious H-E-B Lifetime Achievement Award. We sat down with her to celebrate this honor and reflect on her inspiring career.
Meet ATPE’s 2025 Charles Pickitt Educators of the Year
These outstanding educators from across the Lone Star State were formally recognized during ceremonies at the 2025 ATPE Summit and received $5,000 prizes.
Volunteer Spotlight: Angie McClain
Meet Angie McClain, a technology paraprofessional at Northside Elementary in Waxahachie ISD and a 2025 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year.
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 $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from May 1 to June 30, 2025.
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 $20 or more per month to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) from March 1 to April 30, 2025.
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.
