ATPE News

Hello again!

We've just published a new batch of stories on atpenews.org, and we're excited to share them with you. This latest collection features inspiring educator spotlights, timely policy updates, and powerful stories of resilience from across Texas.

Here's a quick look at what's new:

• Hope and Resilience tells how Kerrville ISD educators stepped up after a devastating flood. From courageous evacuations to community-wide recovery efforts, this story highlights the strength and compassion that helped bring students and staff back to school.
• Building the Teacher Pipeline follows ATPE member Ashlee Galvan's path from paraprofessional to teacher through Corpus Christi ISD's Associate Teacher program, showing how mentorship and innovation are growing the profession from within.
• Moving the Needle on Voter Turnout highlights how Humble ATPE's candidate forum helped boost civic engagement in the May 2025 election, showing the real impact educators can have on their communities.

Plus:

• In Capitol Comment, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter shares practical ways to build advocacy skills and get involved this school year.

• In Legal Opinions, ATPE Staff Attorney Sylvia Martinez-Haley breaks down House Bill 2 and what it means for teacher and support staff pay raises.

• In The Teacher Down the Hall, Andrea Hutlock reflects on how classroom management, engagement, and community-building all come together-like the perfect cappuccino.

• Our Volunteer Spotlight features Katherine Havens, 2025 Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year, whose leadership and mentorship are making a big difference in her district.

• In our Member Spotlight, Birdville ISD dyslexia therapist Teri Naya shares her passion for early literacy and her journey to becoming a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

• In Meet ATPE's Top Recruiter, Amancio Garza discusses his decades-long commitment to growing ATPE membership through connection and storytelling.

• A new Round of Applause recognizes members across Texas who go above and beyond for their students, schools, and communities.

Let's start a conversation: What's one takeaway from these stories you'll carry into your classroom or campus?