Volunteer Spotlight: Ashley DeBusk
Meet Ashley DeBusk, a special education inclusion teacher at Odessa High in Ector County ISD, the president of Odessa ATPE, and the Region 18 ATPE director.
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.
Staff Service Awards
Congratulations to the following ATPE staff members honored during the 2024 ATPE Summit for their combined 120 years of service to the association.
2023-24 ATPE Membership Growth Award Winners
Congratulations to ATPE’s 2023-24 Membership Growth Award honorees!
The ATPE 2024 Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Award
Congratulations to ATPE’s 2024 Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Award Recipients! The recipients were formally recognized during ceremonies at the 2024 ATPE Summit.
Round of Applause
Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
The Teacher Reuse Aims to Alleviate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Texas Educators
This San Marcos-based nonprofit is on a mission to save teachers as much as possible on classroom supplies while encouraging recycling and reuse.
ATPE Members Win H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
On May 5, H-E-B announced the winners of its 22nd annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, including two ATPE members in their respective categories.
Above and Beyond: One Teacher’s Quest to Transform Communities Through Education
Abilene ATPE member Taniece Thompson-Smith was recently named the 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, but it is more than her achievement that makes her an inspiration to her students and educators everywhere.
