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February 20 - 22, 2020McAllen Convention Center

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Texas Associationof Future Educators

TAFE MissionTAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.

Welcome to the Teach Tomorrow Summit!The TAFE Board of Directors is delighted that you have chosen to join more than 2,400 other Future Educators for three days of learning, sharing and fun! You have opportunities to hear exceptional keynote speakers and attend discussion group sessions presented by other TAFE Chapters with new ideas and strategies to help your chapter make a difference in your school and community.

Student Behavior: With the conference totaling more than 2,400 delegates, it is necessary that teacher lead-ers sit with their students during the general sessions and monitor the behavior of their students during the conference. Always treat speakers and presenters with courtesy and respect.

Cell Phones: Cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices are to have ringers turned off and are NOT to be used during any conference activity. We ask that both teacher leaders and students follow this guideline. Please be a model of consideration and respect for all who are attending conference sessions.

Controlled Substances: The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.

TAFE DRESS CODE: All students and teacher leaders should be in Business Professional dress while competing and attending all TAFE conferences.

Day of Competition: All competitors, judges, door monitors, time keepers, runners, and teacher leaders in dress code. New: If you are neither competing nor working the events, but you are in the conference area, you must be neatly groomed and in business professional dress.General Sessions & Breakout Sessions: All students and teacher leaders should be in dress code.FEmAlES• Dressy/Modest Shirt/Blouse with Sleeves (button-up, collared, polo, or shallow neckline is acceptable) • Dress slacks or skirt/dress (with slits or length no higher than the knee) No tight-fitting skirts• Optional sweater or jacket• Dress shoes (not athletic, flip flops or sandals) (maximum 3” heel)• NO backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, midriffs, strapless, low-cut, etc. attire allowed

mAlES• Collared shirt• Dress slacks or khakis • Optional necktie / jacket• Dress shoes (dressy boots & loafers allowed, no athletic, flip flops or sandals)All• Clean and neatly groomed (wrinkle-free, not overly tight)• Body piercings and tattoos covered at all times• Conference name badge worn at all times• NO shorts are allowed

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For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, visit the Raising Texas TeachersSM website.

RaisingTexasTeachers.org

Charles Butt ScholarsSM also receive these benefits:

Mentorship from a local educator or principal

Participation in local and statewide cohort meetings of aspiring teachers

Invitation to annual Charles Butt Scholar Leadership Symposium

Inclusion in an on-campus teaching scholar club

Professional support as they near graduation

Online community for scholars across the state to connect

$ 8,000/yr

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PRESIDENT:NYOS Charter High School, Austin

Sarah Montgomery, TAFE State PresidentNekeida Pierce, President Teacher Leader

2019-2020 Board of DirectorsELECTED TEACHER LEADERS: Leah Zavala, Advanced Technology Center, Denton

Melissa Haggerty, Socorro High School, El Paso

Shellie Massengale, Kaufman High School

JR. HIGH REPRESENTATIVE: Laurie Terrell, Lockhart Jr. High School

PAST PRESIDENT TEACHER LEADER: Melissa Cockerham, Brownwood High School

TASSP REPRESENTATIVES: TASSP President: Nika Davis, Boswell High School, Saginaw

TASSP First Vice President: Jeremy LeJeune, Burnet Middle School, Burnet

TASSP Second Vice President: Brett Beesley, Dumas High School, Dumas

TASSP/TAFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Archie E. McAfee

TAFE STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Donita Garza

2019-2020 State Officer SchoolsVICE-PRESIDENT:

College Park High School, The Woodlands

Denisse Cabrera, TAFE State Vice-PresidentConnie Thornell, Vice-President Teacher Leader

SECRETARY: Needville High School

Sabrina Nelms, TAFE State SecretaryAmie Brenton, Secretary Teacher Leader

HISTORIAN:Paris High School

Hannah Pardee, TAFE State HistorianEmily Steele, Historian Teacher Leader

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Greetings from the State Office

State Summit Committees Appointed by the Vice-President School

Credentials Committee Chairperson: State Vice President, Denisse Cabrera, College Park High School

Committee Charge: To review the list of certified schools and to prepare a list of eligible candidate schools to be elected at the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit. This committee is also responsible for upholding the TAFE Officer Election Campaign Rules and Regulations.

Tabulations Committee Chairperson: State Secretary, Sabrina Nelms, Needville High School

Committee Charge: To count and certify the results from ballots received from the Vice-President and present them to the President prior to the last general session.

Donita GarzaState Program Director, TAFE

Archie E. McAfeeExecutive Director, TASSP/TAFE Nika Davis

President, TASSPPrincipal, Boswell High School, Ft. Worth

TASSP is the Sponsor Organization of TAFE

Wednesday, February 19, 2020Embassy Suites & The McAllen Convention Center

2:00p - 3:30p ...............................TAFE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ............ Houston Room, Embassy Suites5:00p - 9:00p ............................................ REGISTRATION OPEN ............ Palm Lobby, McAllen Convention Center 4:00p - 8:00p ..............................COMPETITIVE EVENTS TEAM MEETING ............................................ Ballroom A7:00p - 9:00p ...........................STATE OFFICER MEETING AND REHEARSAL ..................................... Exhibit Hall B

Download the TAFE App!Download the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit App and allow push notifications

for announcements and updates, schedule and competition information.Scan the QR code to download the app!

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Thursday, February 20, 2020The McAllen Convention Center

7:30a - 5:00p ............................................. REGISTRATION OPEN ......The Palm Lobby, McAllen Convention Center

8:00a - 9:30a ...................................... OPENING GENERAL SESSION ............................................... Exhibit Hall B

Opening General SessionProfessional Dress for Awards Ceremony

(Anyone not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to walk across stage. See TAFE Dress Code on page 2.)

Welcome .......................................................TAFE President, Sarah Montgomery, NYOS Charter High School, AustinPerformance ................................................................................................................................... TAFE State OfficersGreetings .......................................TAFE Vice President, Denisse Cabrera, College Park High School, The WoodlandsSocial Media ............................................................................ TAFE Secretary, Sabrina Nelms, Needville High School

The Pledges* of Allegiance ................................................................................................................ Sabrina Nelms* I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.* Pledge to the Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

TAFE Pledge ................................................................................................................................... Sarah Montgomery*TAFE Pledge: As a TAFE member, I hereby pledge to promote positive attitudes regarding all noble aspects of education, to acknowledge the challenging role of the teaching profession, and to provide service and leadership within my school and community.

Invocation .............................................................................................................................................. Sabrina NelmsWelcome ...............................Dr. Patricia McHatton, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Success,

and P-16 Integration, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyGreetings from Educators Rising ......................... Dr. Josh Starr, Executive Director, Phi Delta Kappa/Educators Rising

Later today, Dr. Starr will host conversations with Students (11:00a) and Teacher Leaders (1:00p). Bring your questions about Educators Rising and get them answered!

Introduction of TAFE Board Members .................................................................................................Denisse Cabrera Teacher Leader of the Year ..............................................................Archie E. McAfee, TASSP/TAFE Executive DirectorDr. Pat McLeod Scholarship ............................................................TAFE Historian, Hannah Pardee, Paris High SchoolKeynote Speaker .................................................................................... Paul Artale, Work-Life and Motivation ExpertAnnouncements ..................................................................................................................................Denisse Cabrera

9:45a - 10:30a ............................................ JUDGES ORIENTATION ........................................................ Ballroom B

9:45a - 10:30a ......... TIMEKEEPERS, DOOR MONITORS, AND RUNNERS ORIENTATION .....................Ballroom A

10:45a ...................................................COMPETITIVE EVENTS START ...... Check the flyer for times and locations

11:00a - 5:00p ................................................. EXHIBITS OPEN ...........................Pre-function areas of McAllen CC

11:00a - 12:00p ..... Student Q&A with Dr. Josh Starr: Educators Rising, Executive Director .................Exhibit Hall B

12:00p .................................................................... LUNCH ...........On your own/Check your competition schedule Lunch tickets provided for judges, student helpers and exhibitors

1:00p - 2:00p ... Teacher Leader Q&A with Dr. Josh Starr: Educators Rising, Executive Director ...........Exhibit Hall B

1:15p - 6:00p .................................. ALL COMPETITIVE EVENTS RESUME ..............................Competition Rooms

6:00p ......................................................................DINNER ..........On your own/Check your competition scheduleDinner tickets provided for judges and student helpers currently working

7:00p - 10:00p ............................... ALL COMPETITIVE EVENTS RESUME ..............................Competition Rooms

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Friday, February 21, 2020The McAllen Convention Center

7:30a - 8:15a ............................................ JUDGE’S ORIENTATION .......................................................... Ballroom B

7:30a - 8:15a ..........TIMEKEEPERS, DOOR MONITORS, AND RUNNERS ORIENTATION ...................... Ballroom A

8:00a .......................... CONTINUE COMPETITIVE EVENTS STARTED ON THURSDAY ............. Competition Rooms(Creative Lecture, Children’s Literature K-3, Children’s Literature Pre-K,

Job Interview, Lesson Planning & Delivery STEM)

8:00a - 5:00p .................................REGISTRATION & TAFE STORE OPEN ....................... Convention Center Lobby

8:00a - 5:00p ..................................................EXHIBITS OPEN ........................................ Convention Center Lobby

8:00a - 8:45a .................. FRIDAY MORNING BREAKOUT WITH PAUL ARTALE: SET 1 ................................ See page 9

8:30a ........................................ REMAINING COMPETITIVE EVENTS START .... Check flyer for times and locations

9:00a - 9:45a .................. FRIDAY MORNING BREAKOUT WITH PAUL ARTALE: SET 2 ................................ See page 9

11:00a - 2:00p ........................................ OFFICER CAMPAIGNING .................................. Convention Center Lobby

12:00p ................................................................... LUNCH .............On your own/Check your competition scheduleLunch tickets provided for all judges and student helpers who are still working

1:00p ..................................... REMAINING COMPETITIVE EVENTS RESUME ..........................Competition Rooms

1:00p - 1:45p ..................... FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 1 .................................... See page 9

2:00p - 2:45p ..................... FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 2 .................................. See page 10



5:00p - 6:45p ........................................................ DINNER ............On your own/Check your competition scheduleDinner tickets provided for judges and student helpers currently working

7:00p - 9:00p ...................................... SECOND GENERAl SESSION ................................................ Exhibit Hall B

Second General SessionProfessional Dress for Awards Ceremony


Political Rally:Welcome ......................................................................................................................................Sarah MontgomeryRaise Your Hand Texas Video .................................................................................................................. Raquel PerezPresiding ..................................................................................................... Master of Ceremonies, Denisse CabreraOfficer Candidate Videos/Questions/Speeches ................................................................................Denisse CabreraTime-Keeper ....................................................................................................................................... Hannah Pardee

State Candidates: Chapel Hill High School Edward S. Marcus High School Elsik High School Jimmy Carter Early College High SchoolPaint Rock High School Round Rock High SchoolSouth Hills High School Texas City High SchoolVanguard Rembrandt Academy

Each candidate school will be called on by the Master of Ceremonies. The officer candidate will be called on to give their platform speech. After the speech is given, each officer candidate will be asked two questions. One question will be a TAFE fact question, and one will be a thought question.

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Friday, February 21, 2020Second General Session

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2021 TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit Theme ....................................................................................Hannah PardeeEach chapter is allowed a maximum of one voting delegate. The Credentials Committee, which is overseen by the Vice President school, will give balloting instructions. The Tabulations Committee, which is overseen by the Secretary School, will count and certify the votes.

PLEASE NOTE: For those receiving recognition, when you enter Exhibit Hall B, go to the left side of the ballroom and look for signage for your competitive event. The order of competitive events listed below is also the order of recognition.

COmPETITIVE EVENTS RECOGNITION

Announcements ............................................................................................................Sarah Montgomery

9:00p - 11:00p ........................................ FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE .................................................... Exhibit Hall A

Friday Night DanceImmediately following the Second General Session in Exhibit Hall A, McAllen Convention Center.

Dress for the dance is the conference t-shirt or any other TAFE t-shirt and jeans with no holes. When returning to your hotel, since curfew is 11:00, please respect other hotel guests and be quiet in the halls.

National Qualifying Events: Children’s Literature Pre-KChildren’s Literature K-3

Higher Ed. Children’s LiteratureCreative Lecture

Higher Ed. Creative LectureEthical Dilemma

Exploring Education Administrative CareersExploring Non-Core Teaching CareersExploring Support Services Careers

Impromptu LessonImpromptu Speaking

Inside Our Schools

State EventsOutstanding Chapters

Student of the YearDifferentiated Lesson PlanParliamentary Procedure

Professional Development

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Saturday, February 22, 20207:20a | 8:20a | 9:20a ................................ UTRGV TOUR PICK UP ................................................Convention Center8:00a - 8:45a .............................. REGION MEETINGS - Teacher Leaders Only ...................................... Ballrooms A-B

This meeting is for Teacher Leaders only. We will discuss future plans for regions and break off into region groups.

8:00a - 8:45a ........................ SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 1 ................................... See page 129:00a - 9:45a ........................ SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 2 ................................... See page 1310:00a - 10:45a .................... SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 3 ................................... See page 14

11:00a - 12:30p ................. STUDENT LUNCH IN TWO GROUPS Provided by TAFE ............................... Exhibit Hall A11:00a - 12:30p ................... TEACHER LEADER LUNCHEON Provided by UTRGV ...................................Ballroom A-C

1:00p - 3:00p ......................................CLOSING GENERAL SESSION ............................................... Exhibit Hall B

Closing General SessionProfessional Dress for Awards Ceremony


Presiding .......................................................................................................................................Sarah Montgomery Keynote .................................................................................................................................................... Bavu Blakes Recognition of Outgoing Officers ........................................................................................................... Donita Garza Announcement of 2020-2021 Theme ................................................................................................ Hannah Pardee Installation of New Officers ................................................................................................................... State OfficersCompetitive Events Recognition ............................................................................................................. Officer Team

PLEASE NOTE: For those receiving recognition, when you enter Exhibit Hall B, go to the left side of the Hall and look for signage for your competitive event. The order of competitive events listed below is also the order of recognition.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS RECOGNITION:

Benediction ..........................................................................................................................................Sabrina Nelms Adjournment ................................................................................................................................Sarah Montgomery

Thank you for Attending the Teach Tomorrow Summit!Have a safe trip home!

National Qualifying Events:Educators Rising Leadership Award

Educators Rising MomentJob Interview

Lesson Planning & Delivery - ArtsLesson Planning & Delivery - CTE

Lesson Planning & Delivery - HumanitiesLesson Planning & Delivery - STEM

Public SpeakingResearching Learning Challenges

State Events: (Announced by school)ELF Test Top Five

Breakout Session ContestChapter Yearbook

Interactive Bulletin Board PortfolioELF Test

Project VisualizeTeacher Created Materials

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Friday Morning Session DescriptionSet 1: 8:00a - 8:45a | Set 2: 9:00a - 9:45a

This session with Keynote Speaker Paul Artale repeats.

Set 1 • Being SupermanPaul Artale, Work-Life and Motivation ExpertFriday 8a-8:45a • Room: 102CBeing Superman goes beyond ADA and helps participants un-derstand the personal, social, and medical needs of persons with (dis)abilities. This helps to create inclusive educational spaces that allow students with all disabilities to thrive. Given that 25% of the population has a disability in some form, this program is important so that: 1) our schools create an environ-ment that is accepting of persons with (dis)abilities and 2) we as leaders and educators, have a working knowledge of what (dis)ability is, so that we can create dynamic learning environ-ments where everybody thrives. During this presentation, Paul infuses his life story of overcoming physical challenges with cutting research and trends.

Set 2 • Being SupermanPaul Artale, Work-Life and Motivation ExpertFriday 9a-9:45a • Room: 102CBeing Superman goes beyond ADA and helps participants un-derstand the personal, social, and medical needs of persons with (dis)abilities. This helps to create inclusive educational spaces that allow students with all disabilities to thrive. Given that 25% of the population has a disability in some form, this program is important so that: 1) our schools create an environ-ment that is accepting of persons with (dis)abilities and 2) we as leaders and educators, have a working knowledge of what (dis)ability is, so that we can create dynamic learning environ-ments where everybody thrives. During this presentation, Paul infuses his life story of overcoming physical challenges with cutting research and trends.

Friday Afternoon Session DescriptionsSet 1 1:00-1:45p | Set 2 2:00p-2:45p | Set 3 3:00p-3:45p | Set 4 4:00p-4:45pChoose one session from each of the sets below. Please refer to the map in the back of this program.

Set 1 • Second to Get it!Josselyn Hernandez, Sky Turntine, Koreena Hurtado, Melissa Castillo, and Jayda Steele, Everman High School Chapter 1Friday 1:00-1:45p • BALLROOM CStudents in the “Education and Training” program were asked to create different games/activities as incentives to support the PBIS model. The students have created games in which elementary children can use a variety of motor skills, while participating academically. (T, R, E)

Set 1 • Saving the TurtlesJeydibeth Acevedo,Julia Baggett, & Sarai Cuevas, South Grand Prairie High SchoolFriday 1:00-1:45p • BALLROOM DOver 1 million marine animals are killed each year due to 100 million tons of plastic being dumped in the oceans. Students in this session will learn to re-purpose plastic water bottles to craft turtles as a reminder to recycle. If you have a recycling program on your campus, you don’t want to miss this fun breakout session.(S)

Set 1 • Giving BackSharon Morataya, Rose Celestino, and Angy Ibarra, Jersey Village High School Friday 1:00-1:45p • Room: 102ABased on the Appreciation TRAFLES, we will be focusing our presentation on teacher appreciation. Students will walk away with an understanding and ideas for expressing appreciation for educators and administrators. (A)

Set 1 • ASL Jeopardy GameYisselle Garcia, Jenna Muth, Marissa Montanez, Victoria Diaz, South San TAFEFriday 1:00-1:45p • Room: 102CTeaching young learners ASL(American Sign Language) in a fun and exciting way to communicate with their hearing impaired peers. (T)

Set 1 • Be Aware Katie Gillispie, Lorenzo Madrid, Paola Zamarripa, Lillianna Gorham, Jill Williams, teacher, Dumas High SchoolFriday 1:00-1:45p • Room: 103AExplaining how to be effective in teaching through differenti-ated instruction and how you approach the material. (T)

Set 1 • Qualities of a LeaderLuis Cantu, Dayla Gonzalez, Victoria Lazo-Romero, South TX ISD World ScholarsFriday 1:00-1:45p • Room: 103CDo you want to be a great leader? Join us as we review the qualities of an effective leader and discuss how to best develop leadership skills. (T, L)

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Set 2 • Let’s “TacoBout” It Jennifer Bautista, Lizbeth Cardona, Natalie Guererro, Brian Gonzales, Jacqueline Velazquez, Ennis High SchoolFriday 2:00-2:45p • BALLROOM CLet’s “Taco Bout” stress and ways to cope with it as a student. Join us as we present and talk over our problems as a group, make stress balls and meet new people when working on our fun group activities. (T, E)

Set 2 • We’re All About Those Blooms!Evelyn Lara, Jocelyn Gongora, Amy Velasquez, Chasity Parker, Tia Hamilton, Abigail Ayala, West Mesquite High School Friday 2:00-2:45p • BALLROOM DWe’re all about those Blooms! Come create a visual that displays Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy and petals of words that can make TEACHING your lesson plans bloom.(T)

Set 2 • 100% Preventable Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)Rian Whitney, Sydnee Palmer, Taylor Hathcock, Kaeleigh Miller, Cheyenne Kiser, Madelynn Ketels, Randall High SchoolFriday 2:00-2:45p • Room: 102AFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are 100% preventable with the knowledge and education of how alcohol can affect an unborn child. There is NO cure for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Brain damage in the womb is irreversible. (T, E)

Set 2 • Anatomy DanceTrinity Olmeda, Ariel Amador, Jessica Flores, Foy H. Moody High SchoolFriday 2:00-2:45p • Room: 102CLearn anatomical directions by dancing to “The Macarena”. (T, R)

Set 2 • Sign ItErica Rivera, Kayla Phommathansy, Haley Holder, Layla Reyes Garcia, Betsaida Sanchez, Young Women’s Leadership AcademyFriday 2:00-2:45p • Room: 103AEvery year around the world, International Dot Day is celebrated. International Dot Day is a celebrated day where anyone of any age can exercise their creativity and share their enthusiasm for art and build their self confidence. This session will include background information on what this celebrated day means, why it is signifi-cant, and motivate participants to be one’s true self. Anyone can create art and express their own creative side without the need to compare with others. (T, E)

Set 2 • Camp S’moreSkyler Hall, Giselle Reyna, Jade Lopez, Analaura Ibarra, North Mesquite High SchoolFriday 2:00-2:45p • Room: 103CJoin us at Camp S’more where we will show you how to build relationships with your students! We will work on communica-tion strategies to help you understand the many layers of your students. (T, L)

Set 3 • IncrEdible Activities that TeachMax Mondy, Caitlyn Lytle, Haley Ward, Ally Gibson, Alyssa Gutierrez, Richland High SchoolFriday 3:00-3:45p • BALLROOM CHands on and edible = the perfect combination for a breakout session. Have fun creating activities that teach using simple and common food items that are inexpensive and can be easily obtained at any retail store. Join us as we show you our IncrEdible ideas! (T)

Set 3 • Getting to Know You: An Adventure in Differentiated InstructionKyra May, Jennifer Graciano, Kenneth Henley, and Katie Orta, Cedar Hill High SchoolFriday 3-3:45 • BALLROOM DJoin us for the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood as we take you on a journey to learn how to effectively differentiate instruction. Come learn new strategies that will shake things up a bit in your classroom and encourage maximum student engagement. (T)

Set 3 • From Peanut Farmer to President to Nobel Prize Winner: Building a Legacy of Service through a Study of President Jimmy Carter’s LeadershipSusan Silva, Sugey Veliz, Erica Solis, Laura Chavez, Martin Vasquez, Jimmy Carter Early College High SchoolFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 102AThe purpose of this presentation is to teach and encourage par-ticipants to develop a philosophy of service within your school and community by providing the example of the life of Jimmy Carter, a humanitarian and leader who exemplifies service leadership. (S)

Set 3 • Arrgh, Mateys, Teaching IS an Adventure!Caitlin Casassa, Jenna Spencer, Adrian McNelly, Riley Vaughn and a Cow, Edward S. Marcus High SchoolFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 102CInteractive session with pirates that introduces you to Dave Bur-gess’s Teach Like a Pirate. Come participate and leave ready to set sail on your teaching adventure. (T, E)

Set 3 • GamePigeon with BotsJaci Hood, Kedacia Nelson, Israel Enriquez, Tucker Goff, Marcos Torres, Addi Holley, Rusk High SchoolFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 101ARecreation: Play GamePigeon in Real Life with Robots! You will be using Dot, Dash, Sphero, and Cubetto robots to play the popular GamePigeon texting games that you know and love, but in real life! (T, R, E)Set 3 • Learning How to Cope with AnxietyAshley Ryan, Madison Ryan & Lauren Hawkins, Buinger CTE AcademyFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 101BParticipants will be given hands-on, specific strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety from students’ perspectives. This session will provide future teachers with tools to help their students in the classroom.


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Set 3 • Adventures for Your Teaching Tool KitJordan Atkins, Emma Wilson, Hailey Colbaugh, Mackenzie Patterson, Birdville High SchoolFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 103AJoin this make and take session that will provide a load of adven-turous activities for you to share with your chapter or use in your field site classroom. (T)

Set 3 • Welcome to the Jungle!Emilee Cobbin, Jadyn Nwogbo, Madison Sudduth, Sydni Richardson, Alyssa Logan, and Destni Erwin, Braswell HSFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 103BLearn the colors of the Jungle! Grab a TAFE buddy and using just a couple ingredients, we as a group will create a color sensory bottle to show the multitude of colors in the jungle. Flip, turn, and twist to keep the colors coming! Come and see the colors of the Jungle! Max attendees is 24, so get here fast. (T)

Set 3 • Adventures in Team BuildingAzaria Vasquez, Angel Arredondo, Jennifer Mendoza, Sofia Tatum, Marco Lopez, and Rebeca Lopez, Homer Hanna HSFriday 3:00-3:45p • Room: 103CThey say there’s strength in unity, but what happens when you can’t seem to unite your TAFE members? Come learn and participate in three fun team building exercises you can incorporate into your meetings to bring your members together as one! (T, L)

Set 4 • Help Your Students BLOOM!McKenzie Mitchell, Savanna Ward, Makayla Smith, Madison Cole, Savanah Hill, Mackenzie Cook, New Boston High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • BALLROOM CDo your classes seem boring sometimes? Do you want to increase student engagement? Join us for a fun breakout session and take-away tips on how to help your students BLOOM! (T)Set 4 • Getting to Know You: An Adventure in Differentiated InstructionKyra May, Jennifer Graciano, Kenneth Henley, and Katie Orta, Cedar Hill High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • BALLROOM DJoin us for the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood as we take you on a journey to learn how to effectively differentiate instruction. Come learn new strategies that will shake things up a bit in your classroom and encourage maximum student engagement. (T)

Set 4 • From Peanut Farmer to President to Nobel Prize Winner: Building a Legacy of Service through a Study of President Jimmy Carter’s LeadershipSusan Silva, Sugey Veliz, Erica Solis, Laura Chavez, Martin Vasquez, Jimmy Carter Early College HSFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 102AThe purpose of this presentation is to teach and encourage participants to develop a philosophy of service within your

school and community by providing the example of the life of Jimmy Carter, a humanitarian and leader who exemplifies service leadership. (S)Set 4 • Creating a BraceletAshmin Torres, Yarah Garcia, Miajolie Resendez, Jocelyn Gracia, Ivanna Vargas, Mission High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: Boardroom 2Creating a bracelet seems easy enough, but are you prepared to do it with someone else? Be ready to test your skills in communication and working together. (L)

Set 4 • Arrgh, Mateys, Teaching IS an Adventure!Caitlin Casassa, Jenna Spencer, Adrian McNelly, Riley Vaughn and a Cow, Edward S. Marcus High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 102CInteractive session with pirates that introduces you to Dave Bur-gess’s Teach Like a Pirate. Come participate and leave ready to set sail on your teaching adventure. (T, E)

Set 4 • Cooking Up Personality StylesJennifer Licona, Joselyn Juarez, Jessica Reyes, Jazmine Reyes, Westfield High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 101AIn this session you will match your qualities and characteristics with 1 of 4 different personality styles. You will have fun interacting with others while gaining an understanding of other personality styles and types. Come and discover your true color and “cook up” a personality masterpiece. (T, L)

Set 4 • Escape the ClassroomAutumn Herrin, Chloe Henry, Reagan Cowart, Hardin-Jefferson High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 101CThis interactive session will put your skills and whit to the test as you participate in an escape room challenge! Learn how to plan and prepare an escape room for your classes and how this teaching tool can benefit your students. (T, L, R)

Set 4 • Learning How to Cope with AnxietyAshley Ryan, Madison Ryan & Lauren Hawkins, Buinger CTE AcademyFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 101BParticipants will be given hands-on, specific strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety from students’ perspectives. This session will provide future teachers with tools to help their students in the classroom. (T, L, E)

Set 4 • Amazing Make and TakesEmily Lawler, Shauna Pugh, Mackenzie Cooper, Chelby Inman, Sierra Spencer, Soli Stubbs, Lovejoy High SchoolFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 103AWe will be showcasing what we do as a school to promote our TRAFLES. Attendees will be able to make projects that they take back to their school and ideas to share with their Family & Consumer Science classes. (T, R, A, F, L, E, S)


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Set 4 • Create Your Vision Lexi Balcazar, Lishai Achkenazy and James Nagele, Richardson High School Friday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 103BParticipants will journal about what they struggle with most at school. Students will make a vision board, writing their struggles and how they’re going to overcome them or help with them. As well as including pictures from magazines to decorate their vision board to work towards their goals. The participants will then present their vision boards to the class. (T, L)

Set 4 • Adventures in Team BuildingAzaria Vasquez, Angel Arredondo, Jennifer Mendoza, Sofia Tatum, Marco Lopez, and Rebeca Lopez, Homer Hanna HSFriday 4:00-4:45p • Room: 103CThey say there’s strength in unity, but what happens when you can’t seem to unite your TAFE members? Come learn and participate in three fun team building exercises you can incorporate into your meetings to bring your members together as one! (T, L)

Saturday Morning Session DescriptionsSet 1 8:00-8:45a | Set 2 9:00a-9:45a | Set 3 10:00a-10:45a

Choose one session from each of the sets below. Please refer to the map in the back of this program.


Set 1 • You Can’t Teach Who You Don’t ReachA.C. CristalesSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 102AAs educators, the power to influence the future, build strong foun-dations for students and lift your own life to extraordinary levels is within your grasp each and every day. To reach today’s students, you have to plant seeds, cultivate relationships, and be real about the world. In this session, you will learn tools needed to connect with your students so that they build the kind of trust with you that empowers them to make decisions, lead, and take action to improve their own learning and life. (T)

Set 1 • How Creative and Resourceful are You?!Zabdi Pina, Mikaela Jaunequi & Adreena Bidwell, Nimitz HSSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 102BThe students will be given a newspaper, 1 sharpie, a roll of tape and are to create something unique with only those items. We will be highlighting the fact that sometimes teachers have limited supplies and have to think on their feet a lot. (T)

Set 1 • Choosing the Right Teacher Education University Program for YouKarrabi W. Malin, Med/ABD, Texas Christian University, College of EducationSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 102CLearn about how to get organized for the college search and what Texas Christian University College of Education has to offer in areas of teacher preparation programs. Would you like to have international teaching experiences? Would you like to have small classes and know your professors? Would you like to learn more about TCU scholarships and opportunities? Visiit this session and receive a “10 Elementary School Teacher Hacks” packet. Contact information: [email protected] (E)

Set 1 • The Power of a Positive RelationshipAshaley Zapata, Teacher, Stephen F. Austin ElementarySaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 101AThrough discussion and hands on activities, explore the great pos-sibilities that flow from a positive relationship with yourself and others. (T, L)

Set 1 • Hot Topics in EducationDelaney Brister, Kadean Rhodes, Kellyn Hervey, Rylee Beddow, Lexington High SchoolSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 101BA group interactive discussion and debate about hot topics in educa-tion. We discuss how we can help find solutions to these problems in schools. We also discuss other debate topics you can take home to discuss with your TAFE chapter. (T, L, E)

Set 1 • Perceptions in Career and CollegeCPT Michael Roberson, USARECSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 101CInteractive discussion based on my experiences as a student, teacher, accountant, and Army Officer. Goal is to discuss/analyze the multiple pathways to success while enjoying the journey along the way. The foundation for the (success) is separating facts and misconceptions regarding college and career choices while making the best informed individual decision. (L, E)

Set 1 • Solve the Crime, It’s Adventure Time with Teambuilding!Perla Lopez, Gabriella Medrano, Jonathan Taylor, K’Myah Townsend, Michelle Torres, Elsik High SchoolSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 103AJoin us to develop your team building skills! Not only is it useful for your career, but when done correctly, it can make you experience a whole new feeling and connection with others. In order to guide others you have to get comfortable, learn to trust them, and learn how to work as a team. This session will include various activities that will help you develop the leader within you. (L)

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Set 1 • Resilience Can Be Taught: 10 Strategies Proven to Motivate Any StudentCory Anderson, Why Try OrganizationSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 103BWant to engage every student in your classroom? This session will demonstrate 10 strategies proven effective at building resilience, strengthening relationships, grabbing attention, and inspiring ev-ery student in your classroom. These strategies have helped over 2 million students gain social and emotional skills in 20,000 K-12 schools and organizations worldwide. (T)

Set 1 • Creating Classroom Culture and CommunityJulieanna Luna, Shakira Sandoval, Rebekah Wynn, Kimberlee Flores and Teacher Leader Belinda Granados, M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 103DReferencing the text “I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids” by Kyle Schawrtz. Skills to build a positive classroom culture and foster a sense of community will be presented, discussed, and practiced to enhance effective teaching. (T)

Set 1 • The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring TeachersChristina Dunigan, Raise Your Hand TexasSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Room: 103CA presentation of the Charles Butt Scholarship, eligibility require-ments, benefits, and supports. Attendees will also learn about the mission and goals of Raise Your Hand Texas.

Set 1 • Vision your FutureKaitlin Haggard, Kearrah Scott, Hailee Scott, Marissa Parra, Emily Roth, Lexi Martinez, Oak Ridge High SchoolSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Ballroom CHow creating vision boards can increase productivity and can be utilized in and out of the classroom. All make their own sample vision board.

Set 1 • Mental Health from a Student’s PerspectiveHope Cox, Esmeralda Aguinaga, Hannah Pardee, Skylar Frazier, Paris High SchoolSaturday 8:00-8:45a • Ballroom DMental health is a growing concern in our nation and schools. We will discuss types of mental health issues, strategies to overcome them, and practice some de-stressing techniques.

Set 2 • You Can’t Teach Who You Don’t ReachA.C.Cristales, Cristales Leadership GroupSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 102AAs educators, the power to influence the future, build strong foun-dations for students and lift your own life to extraordinary levels is within your grasp each and every day. To reach today’s students, you have to plant seeds, cultivate relationships, and be real about the world. In this session, you will learn tools needed to connect

with your students so that they build the kind of trust with you that empowers them to make decisions, lead, and take action to improve their own learning and life. (T, L)

Set 2 • How Creative and Resourceful are You?!Zabdi Pina, Mikaela Jaunequi & AdreenaBidwell, Nimitz HSSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 102BThe students will be given a newspaper, 1 sharpie, a roll of tape and are to create something unique with only those items. We will be highlighting the fact that sometimes teachers have limited supplies and have to think on their feet a lot. (T)

Set 2 • Tapping into Students’ Funds of Knowledge Dr. Lisa Santillan, Assistant Professor in Practice and Dr. Lucinda Juarez, Assistant Professor in Practice , University of Texas at San Antonio Saturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 102CThis session will demonstrate a culturally relevant concept that utilizes students diverse social, cultural, and linguistic capital to enhance learning across different content areas and grade levels. (T)

Set 2 • The Power of a Positive RelationshipAshaley Zapata, Teacher, Stephen F. Austin ElementarySaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 101AThrough discussion and hands on activities, explore the great possibili-ties that flow from a positive relationship with yourself and others. (T, L)

Set 2 • What is “Resilience”? Crucial Skill Building for Teacher SuccessDr. Pauli Badenhorst, Department of Teaching & Learning, UTRGVSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 101BThis presentation will utilize technology and multimodality to engage the idea of teacher resilience. What is resilience and why is it crucial to teacher success: How can teachers increase our capacities for resilience? This skill building session promises to be interactive. (T)

Set 2 • Perceptions in Career and CollegeCPT Michael Roberson, USARECSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 101CInteractive discussion based on my experiences as a student, teacher, accountant, and Army Officer. Goal is to discuss/analyze the multiple pathways to success while enjoying the journey along the way. The foundation for the (success) is separating facts and misconceptions regarding college and career choices while making the best informed individual decision. (L, E)

Set 2 • We Teach Texas: Planning Your Path To TeachingDr. James O’Meara, College of Education, Texas A&M International University Saturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 103AThis session gives attendees the opportunity to map out their career plan in teaching. Participants will identify the type of teacher they want to be in Texas and map out a plan for how to get there. (E)



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Set 2 • Resilience Can Be Taught: 10 Strategies Proven to Motivate Any StudentCory Anderson, Why Try OrganizationSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 103BWant to engage every student in your classroom? This session will demonstrate 10 strategies proven effective at building resilience, strengthening relationships, grabbing attention, and inspiring ev-ery student in your classroom. These strategies have helped over 2 million students gain social and emotional skills in 20,000 K-12 schools and organizations worldwide. (T)

Set 2 • First Things First: Cultural Proficiency 101Bavu Blakes, Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness Specialist, Austin ISDSaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 103CThis session serves as an introduction to Cultural Proficiency, the first step toward educational equity. Participants will learn by doing, and also be exposed to the four tools of the Cultural Proficiency framework. (T, L, E)

Set 2 • Creating Classroom Culture and CommunityJulieanna Luna, Shakira Sandoval, Rebekah Wynn, Kimberlee Flores and Teacher Leader Belinda Granados, M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: 103DReferencing the text “I wish my teacher knew”; how one question can change everything for our kids” by Kyle Schawrtz. Skills to build a positive classroom culture and foster a sense of community will be presented, discussed, and practiced to enhance effective teaching. (T)

Set 2 • Success Stories in Clinical Teaching: The STEP UP ProgramSteve Chamberlain, Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleySaturday 9:00-9:45a • Room: Ballroom CSTEP UP is a clinical internship in which teacher candidates stay in the same classroom for an entire year. The program is built around partnerships between schools and university faculty, creating a team that provides strong mentorship to help candidates bridge theory to practice. This panel presentation will include current and former STEP UP candidates who will discuss their experiences with the program.

Set 2 • What Do You Want to Remember? Teach and Study for Long-Term Learning.Saturday 9:00-9:45a • BALLROOM DMarcella Smith, Cassidy Livingston, Kai Lee, Donovan Branch, Nina Grandinetti, Mackenzie Plourde, and Mrs. Wolpman, San Marcos High School Walk in with curiosity. Walk out with an understanding of the differ-ences between recalling and learning. You will take away strategies to use in teaching for long-term learning and tricks to help you study successfully as you prepare for college. (T, E)

Set 3 • Leave a Lasting Legacy: Turning Big Dreams into a Mission Driven LifeA.C.Cristales Cristales Leadership GroupSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 102AIn a world that is constantly changing, and often moving at an alarming rate – we all need a foundation that helps us intention-ally go after the dreams we have created for our future. We need real-world applications to turn our dreams into reality, and we can do that by living Mission-Driven lives. In this session, you will learn skills and tips that will directly impact your goals in higher education, will help you seize opportunities, and will ultimately show you how to rise above obstacles that life brings your way so that you realize your fullest potential and leave a lasting legacy. (L)

Set 3 • Tiny Tots Learning CentersKateLynn King, Destiny Ramon, Lyanca Anchondo, Nayeli Martinez, and Isabel Benavides, Odessa TAFE CTE@NTOSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 102B“Tiny Tots Learning Centers” is an opportunity to learn strategies for working with pre-kindergarten age children. It will be a fun-filled, educational, hands-on experience with center samples to remember learning strategies for pre-kindergarten age children. Come join us! (T)

Set 3 • Tapping into Students’ Funds of Knowledge Dr. Lisa Santillan, Assistant Professor in Practice and Dr. Lucinda Juarez, Assistant Professor in Practice, University of Texas at San Antonio Saturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 102CThis session will demonstrate a culturally relevant concept that utilizes students diverse social, cultural, and linguistic capital to enhance learning across different content areas and grade levels. (T)

Set 3 • Table Etiquette for Family and LeadersKatrina Fuentes, Perla Vela, Keyla Escamilla, Mariam Rachidy, Jewlyann Cavazos, Brittany Castillo, Harold T Branch AcademySaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 101APresentation on how to set a formal table setting and the do’s and don’ts of table etiquette. (E)

Set 3 • What is “Resilience”? Crucial Skill Building for Teacher SuccessDr. Pauli Badenhorst, Department of Teaching & Learning, UTRGVSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 101BThis presentation will utilize technology and multimodality to engage the idea of teacher resilience. What is resilience and why is it crucial to teacher success: How can teachers increase our capacities for resilience? This skill building session promises to be interactive. (T)

Set 3 • Spanish with Alma and Angie-Conjugation of AR and ER VerbsAlma Becerril, Angela Bernal, Elgin High SchoolSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 101CIn this session, you will discover tutoring activities that will assist



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students in a Spanish course. The group will play a fun interactive game that can be used to help students accurately conjugate AR and ER present tense verbs. (T)

Set 3 • We Teach Texas: Planning Your Path To TeachingDr. James O’Meara, College of Education, Texas A&M International University Saturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 103AThis session gives attendees the opportunity to map out their career plan in teaching. Participants will identify the type of teacher they want to be in Texas and map out a plan for how to get there. (E)

Set 3 • Breaking the IceEmily Holland, Chloe Newton, Gabrielle Farley, Brena Franklin, Ben Barber Innovation AcademySaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 103bYou no longer have to dread the first day of class for its awkward-ness and stress. A more engaging approach to ice breakers alleviates stress on both the teacher and their students and allows for better class bonding. (T, L)

Set 3 • First Things First: Cultural Proficiency 101Bavu Blakes, Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness Specialist, Austin ISDSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 103CThis session serves as an introduction to Cultural Proficiency, the first step toward educational equity. Participants will learn by do-



ing, and also be exposed to the four tools of the Cultural Proficiency framework. (T, L, E)

Set 3 • The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP); A Proven Successful Opportunity for 1st Year Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker College StudentsNoel Rodriguez & Jaime Miranda, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, College Assistance Migrant ProgramSaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: 103DThe purpose of this session to provide information about the Col-lege Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), a federally funded grant program for first-year college students with a migrant/seasonal farmworker background. Session presenters will share CAMP aca-demic and financial services available to eligible participants, a brief history of the program and data which demonstrates a pattern of success at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. (E)

Set 3 • Success Stories in Clinical Teaching: The STEP UP ProgramSteve Chamberlain, Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleySaturday 10:00-10:45a • Room: Ballroom CSTEP UP is a clinical internship in which teacher candidates stay in the same classroom for an entire year. The program is built around partnerships between schools and university faculty, creating a team that provides strong mentorship to help candidates bridge theory to practice. This panel presentation will include current and former STEP UP candidates who will discuss their experiences with the program.

Special Thanks to Our Exhibitors!

Please visit our exhibitors in the lobby of the McAllen Convention Center on Thursday and Friday. Check the TAFE App for more information.

And play the passport game on the TAFE App!

Dallas Christian University

Howard Payne University

Our Lady of the Lake University

Region 10 ESC

Sam Houston State University

Stephen F. Austin State University

Successful Promotions Fundraising

Texas A&M University System

Texas Christian University

University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

University of Texas at San Antonio

US Army

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1. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE We offer students rich field-based experiences throughout their academic career. Through our partnerships with surrounding school districts, SFA students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of classroom settings, including public rural, city and charter schools.

1. SPECIALIZED FACILITIES Home to the SFA Charter School and Early Childhood Lab, SFA students have unique access to educational settings that focus on a variety of teaching methods, such as inquiry-based education and constructivist-based learning.

1. SUPPORTIVE FACULTY MEMBERS At SFA, you are family. Our experienced faculty members truly care about their students and work to support their academic goals. Our smaller student-to-faculty ratio allows you to have personalized attention.

1. FLEXIBLE EDUCATION We offer flexible education through our online completer programs, which allow students to transfer hours from community college and finish their bachelor’s degree online without relocating. This a great option for working students and those looking for a less expensive educational path.

1. MYRIAD DEGREE OPTIONS You have more than 120 areas of study and 80 academic degrees to choose from at SFA. In the James I. Perkins College of Education, you can study to become an elementary education teacher, middle school teacher, music instructor, physical education teacher and so much more.

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About our SpeakersPaul ArtaleWork-Life and Motivation Expert: A Man Who Thrives on ChallengesBorn with short forearms and missing fingers on both his left and right hands, Paul Artale was no stranger to challenges.

Paul spent much of his youth in hospitals undergoing surgeries to improve his hands. During this time, he was blessed to be raised around people who never treated him as “different” or “special” and who never let the word disability enter his vocabulary. Those experiences are what gave Paul the attitude and grit he needed to achieve his dreams in life. Cut from his high school football team, Paul found himself on the field playing defensive end for the University of Toronto six years later. Paul stayed on at Toronto as a defensive intern before pursuing his dream of coaching college football in the United States. Coaching NAIA football for five years, Paul rose to become Special Teams Coordinator at University of Saint Mary and was named as an all-star coach at the NAIA all-star game. Paul started out as a high school teacher in an inner-city school before transitioning to becoming a student affairs administra-tor for the past 13 years. Paul has worked in multiple aspects of college administration including residence life, athletics, career services, academic success, judicial affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, graduate student services, advising organiza-tions, and his favorite: leadership development. Paul believes passionately in the value Student Affairs brings to a student’s experience. He would argue with anybody who calls Student Affairs a support service or a secondary unit. Student Affairs is an important part of the formula to student success.

Bavu BlakesCultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness SpecialistDeliberately walking through the intersec-tion of Hip Hop, education, and spirituality, Bavu Blakes is an educator, a servant–leader, and an award-winning musician.

Blakes’ research goals center the various ways that the Hip Hop generation leverages its resources for today’s generation. His participatory action research with Dr. Alina Adonyi Pruitt about anti-racist solidarity, English teacher agency, literacy of racism, and curricular choices within a linguistically and culturally di-verse classroom has been presented at national conferences. Blakes spent a few of his classroom years researching how weekly student-driven school assemblies affected the culture and climate of his middle school learning community before joining Austin ISD in his current role as a Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness Specialist.As a practitioner, Mr. Blakes is a curriculum and instruction spe-cialist whose facilitation of teaching and learning via writing, reading, listening, and speaking extends beyond classrooms to out of school and after school programs, school and community assemblies, district professional learning sessions, conventions, national education conferences, and concert venues, as well

as workshops and events serving youth, men, teens, families, and faith communities. Accordingly, Austin mayor Steve Adler proclaimed April 23, 2015, as Bavu Blakes Day to a capacity crowd at City Hall.Mr. Blakes (M.Ed, Educational Administration, UT-Austin) has received several awards for his scholarly work, and is also a celebrated songwriter, his studio collaborators include Grammy winners Adrian Quesada, Symbolyc One, Gary Clark, Jr., and !llmind. Blakes wife, Tifani holds a PhD in Education from UT-Austin, and they have two children.

A.C. CristalesCristales Leadership GroupA.C. is passionate about helping students, parents, and educators lead successful, Mission-Driven Lives. He has delivered thousands of keynotes, talks, and work-shops across the United States and abroad.

With over 16 years of experience as a professional educa-tor, A.C. understands the challenges facing today’s parents, students, and educators. His high-energy, engaging style will inspire and motivate your audience to change for the better... and for the long run.

Dr. Patricia McHattonExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Success, and P-16 Integration, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyDr. Patricia Alvarez McHatton joined The

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) on August 1, 2015 as Dean of the College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) and is currently the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Success, and P-16 Integration. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an Emphasis in Special Education and Urban Education from the University of South Florida. She is a professor of special education. Her research focuses on teacher preparation with an emphasis on diverse learners, collaboration, school experiences of historically mar-ginalized students, and data-based decision making. Currently, Dr. Alvarez McHatton, in collaboration with faculty from within and beyond the CEP, is focused on exploring what it means to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and what we do as a Hispanic Serving Institution to ensure the success of Hispanic learners.

Dr. Joshua P. StarrDr. Joshua P. Starr has been the Chief Executive Officer of PDK International since July 2015. Since then, PDK has relocated its headquarters to Arlington, VA, celebrated 50 years of the

PDK Poll and 100 years of Kappanmagazine, expanded Educa-tors Rising, increased foundation support for its programs, and renewed support for PDK members and other educator scholars. Under Dr. Starr’s leadership, PDK is transforming into a leading non-profit that serves K-12 educators who embrace the complexity of systems change by organizing around adult learning and are dedicated to standards of excellence and equity in order to better serve all of our children.

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Thanks!A Huge TAFE Hug!

Texas Association of Future Educators would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the following people and organizations

for helping to make this event a success:

McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau for sponsoring Convention Center space

Raise Your Hand Texas for their conference sponsorship

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for donation of conference backpacks, badges, campus tours and mobile literacy lab.

State officer schools for donation of prizes

Volunteer judges, timekeepers, door monitors and runners

Presenters who gave of their time to help develop future educators

Our wonderful teacher leaders and student volunteers for your devoted time and active role in making the conference a success

All of our exhibitors

The McAllen Convention Center for support and hospitality

Thanks to the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals for its ongoing support with special thanks to Mr. Archie E. McAfee, TASSP/TAFE Executive Director

2002-03 Gilmer High School, Gilmer 2003-04 Haltom High School, Haltom 2004-05 Palo Duro High School, Amarillo 2005-06 Columbus High School, Columbus 2006-07 Killeen High School, Killeen 2007-08 Southwest High School, San Antonio 2008-09 Canutillo High School, El Paso 2009-10 DeSoto High School / Memorial High School, Port Arthur (TFTA / TAFE Merger) 2010-11 Eisenhower High School, Houston 2011-12 Connally High School, Pflugerville 2012-13 Southwest High School, San Antonio 2013-14 Lake Dallas High School, Corinth2014-15 BCTAL – Birdville-Haltom HS, North Richland Hills2015-16 Marcus High School, Flower Mound2016-17 Homer Hanna Early College HS, Brownsville2017-18 Denison High School, Denison2018-19 Brownwood High School, Brownwood

Past TAFE President Schools1984-85 Gladewater High School, Gladewater 1985-86 Lanier High School, Austin 1986-87 Irving High School, Irving 1987-88 Clear Creek High School, League City 1988-89 Estacado High School, Lubbock 1989-90 L.D. Bell High School, Hurst 1990-91 Canyon High School, New Braunfels 1991-92 Slaton High School, Slaton 1992-93 Katy High School, Katy 1993-94 Mansfield High School, Mansfield 1994-95 Lamar High School, Arlington 1995-96 Lufkin High School, Lufkin 1996-97 Nimitz High School, Houston 1997-98 Royse City High School, Royse City 1998-99 Lubbock High School, Lubbock 1999-00 Gainesville High School, Gainesville 2000-01 Lubbock High School, Lubbock 2001-02 Mansfield High School, Mansfield

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Registration/Store

Competitive Events Headquarters

Wednesday, February 19, 2020All events are at the McAllen Convention Center

5:00p - 9:00p .............................................. REGISTRATION OPEN .......... Palm Lobby, McAllen Convention Center4:00p - 8:00p ............................... COMPETITIVE EVENTS TEAM MEETING ........................................... Ballroom A7:00p - 9:00p ............................ STATE OFFICER MEETING AND REHEARSAL .................................... Exhibit Hall B

Thursday, February 20, 20207:30a - 5:00p .............................................. REGISTRATION OPEN .....The Palm Lobby, McAllen Convention Center8:00a - 9:30a ........................................OPENING GENERAL SESSION .............................................. Exhibit Hall B9:45a - 10:30a ............................................ JUDGES ORIENTATION ......................................................... Ballroom B9:45a - 10:30a ......... TIMEKEEPERS, DOOR MONITORS, AND RUNNERS ORIENTATION ...................... Ballroom A10:45a - 10:00p ......................................... COMPETITIVE EVENTS ............. Check the flyer for times and locations11:00a - 5:00p ................................................. EXHIBITS OPEN ............................Pre-function areas of McAllen CC11:00a - 12:00p ..... Student Q&A with Dr. Josh Starr: Educators Rising, Executive Director .................Exhibit Hall B

12:00p .................................................................... LUNCH ...........On your own/Check your competition schedule 1:00p - 2:00p ... Teacher Leader Q&A with Dr. Josh Starr: Educators Rising, Executive Director ...........Exhibit Hall B6:00p ......................................................................DINNER ..........On your own/Check your competition schedule

Friday, February 21, 20207:30a - 8:15a .............................................. JUDGE’S ORIENTATION ........................................................ Ballroom B7:30a - 8:15a ........... TIMEKEEPERS, DOOR MONITORS, AND RUNNERS ORIENTATION ..................... Ballroom A8:00a ............................CONTINUE COMPETITIVE EVENTS STARTED ON THURSDAY ........... Competition Rooms8:00a - 5:00p .................................. REGISTRATION & TAFE STORE OPEN ..................... Convention Center Lobby8:00a - 5:00p ................................................... EXHIBITS OPEN ....................................... Convention Center Lobby8:00a - 8:45a ....................FRIDAY MORNING BREAKOUT WITH PAUL ARTALE: SET 1 .............................. See page 98:30a ..........................................REMAINING COMPETITIVE EVENTS START . Check flyer for times and locations9:00a - 9:45a ....................FRIDAY MORNING BREAKOUT WITH PAUL ARTALE: SET 2 .............................. See page 911:00a - 2:00p ..........................................OFFICER CAMPAIGNING ................................ Convention Center Lobby12:00p .................................................................... LUNCH ............On your own/Check your competition schedule1:00p .......................................REMAINING COMPETITIVE EVENTS RESUME ........................Competition Rooms1:00p - 1:45p .......................FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 1 .................................. See page 92:00p - 2:45p .......................FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 2 ................................ See page 103:00p - 3:45p .......................FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 3 ................................ See page 104:00p - 4:45p .......................FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 4 ................................ See page 115:00p - 6:45p ..........................................................DINNER ...........On your own/Check your competition schedule7:00p - 9:00p ........................................SECOND GENERAL SESSION ...............................................Exhibit Hall B 9:00p - 11:00p ............................................. FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE ...................................................... Exhibit Hall A

Saturday, February 22, 20207:20a | 8:20a | 9:20a...................................UTRGV TOUR PICK UP ..............................................Convention Center

8:00a - 8:45a ..........................SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 1 .................................. See page 129:00a - 9:45a ..........................SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 2 .................................. See page 13

8:00a - 8:45a .............................. REGION MEETINGS - Teacher Leaders Only .....................................Ballrooms A-B

10:00a - 10:45a ......................SATURDAY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SET 3 .................................. See page 1411:00a - 12:30p .............................STUDENT LUNCHEON Provided by TAFE ......................................... Exhibit Hall A11:00a - 12:30p .....................TEACHER LEADER LUNCHEON Provided by UTRGV .................................Ballroom A-C1:00p - 3:00p ....................................... CLOSING GENERAL SESSION .............................................. Exhibit Hall B

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