In this episode, ATPE State President Jason Forbis joins Marketing and Engagement Director Kate Johanns and Executive Director Dr. Shannon Holmes to discuss the recent ATPE Board of Directors meeting, ATPE state officers’ priorities for the membership year, voting in the Nov. 5 general election, and the 2024-25 ATPE Awards.
The group recapped the first meeting of the 2024-25 ATPE Board of Directors, during which the board welcomed six new region directors:
- Region 2: Cesarea Germain
- Region 7: Eddie Hill
- Region 10: Carl Garner
- Region 14: Nicole Fuller
- Region 18: Michelle Adams
- Region 20: Evelyn Miles-Hoskin
Forbis then outlined the state officers’ priorities for the membership year:
- Member education on the ATPE Legislative Program
- Encouraging recurring donations to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC)
- Strengthening ATPE’s campus representative network
Forbis also urged members to make a plan to vote and encourage colleagues, family members, and friends to vote pro-public education.
Johanns announced that nominations are now open for the 2024-25 ATPE award season. Visit atpe.org/awards to learn more and nominate a deserving ATPE member or local unit for one of these awards by Dec. 1.
*ATPE-PAC solicits donations from ATPE members, employees, and their families only.