Chairpersons & Committees

2024-25 STANDING COMMITTEES

Executive Director Evaluation
Chair: Kristyn Cathey, APR, TSPRA President-Elect, Alief ISD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Nominating
Chair: Kristyn Cathey, APR, TSPRA President-Elect, Alief ISD
• Gulf Coast Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• Houston/Beaumont Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• East Texas Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• North Central Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• West Central Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• Central Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• Northwest Texas Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• Far West Texas Area Nominating Rep
TBD
Alternate: TBA
• San Antonio Area Nominating Rep
TBA
Alternate: TBA
• At-Large Position 1
TBA
Alternate: TBA
• At-Large Position 2
TBA
Alternate: TBD
• At-Large Position 3
TBD
Alternate: TBD
• Executive Director
Patti Pawlik-Perales, Ex officio member, no voting rights

Past Presidents’ Council
Committee: TBD

Professional Awards
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Review of Financial Records & Procedures
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Scholarship
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Strategic Planning
Chair: Kristyn Cathey, APR, TSPRA President-Elect, Alief ISD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Teller
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Budget
Chair: Arianna Vazquez-Hernandez, APR, CPC, TSPRA President, Region One ESC
Committee: Megan Overman, APR, CPC, TSPRA Immediate Past President, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; Kristyn Cathey APR, TSPRA President-Elect, Alief ISD; Marco Alvarado, At-Large Position 1, Lake Travis ISD; Kim Cathey, At-Large Position 2, Judson ISD; Dr. Jordan Ziemer, At-Large VP Position 3, Abilene ISD; Review of Financial Records & Procedures, chair TBD
TSPRA Executive Director: Patti Pawlik-Perales, Ex officio member, no voting rights

BYLAWS
Committee: TBA
Alternate: TBA

Celebrate Texas Public Schools
Chair: Marco Alvarado, At-Large Vice President Position 1, Lake Travis ISD
Committee: Skyler Hefley, Tyler ISD; Megan Hamilton, Marble Falls ISD; Kendra Hutchison, Springtown ISD; Traci Marlin, Midway ISD; Julie Ann Matonis, Alamo Heights ISD; Mercedes Mayer, Aledo ISD; Mike Tobias, Port-Neches-Groves ISD; Jim Zavala, San Antonio ISD
Alternate: Sean Hoffmann, Seguin ISD

Communication Matters Digital Magazine
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION PLAN AND STATEMENT
TBD

Document Vault
Chair: Kim Cathey, At-Large Position 2, Judson ISD
Committee: Marco Alvarado, At-Large Position 1, Lake Travis ISD; Dr. Jordan Ziemer, At-Large VP Position 3, Abilene ISD

Onboarding New TSPRA Executive Director
TBD

Online Learning Program & Delivery
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD
Alternate: TBD

Professional Advancement
Chair: Danielle Clark, APR, Harris County Department of Education
APR Committee: All TSPRA members with APR
CPC Committee: All TSPRA members with CPC

Refresh EduLege
TBD

Regional Representation and Member Engagement
Chair: TBD
Committee: TBD

TASA/TASB Fall Conference Resource Center
Chair: TBA
Committee: TBA

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2024 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

  • Chair: Arianna Vazquez-Hernandez, APR, CPC, TSPRA President, Region One ESC
  • Co-Chair:
  • Committee
  • Preconference Day Chair:
  • Day One Chair:
  • Day Two Chair:
  • Day Three Chair & Star Awards Banquet:
  • Graphic Designer:
  • EMP Chair:
  • Web/Creative Chair:
  • One Person Offices/Small Districts:
  • Star Awards Banquet Decorations:
  • Vendor Relations:
  • Rookie Preconference Session:
  • APR Accreditation Preparation:
  • Photography:
  • Conference Run/Walk:
  • General Membership Business Meeting: Arianna Vazquez-Hernandez, APR, CPC, TSPRA President, Region One ESC; Kristyn Cathey APR, TSPRA President-Elect, Alief ISD; Mercedes Mayer, Parliamentarian, Aledo ISD; Patti Pawlik-Perales, TSPRA Executive Director
  • Sponsorships/Vendors:
  • Registration: Janet Crock, TSPRA Programs Manager
  • Volunteers: TSPRA Retirees and others

ZONE COORDINATORS

  • Gulf Coast:
  • Houston/Beaumont:
  • East Texas:
  • North Central:
  • West Central:
  • Central:
  • Northwest:
  • Far West:
  • San Antonio:

2023-2024 AT-LARGE VICE PRESIDENT LIAISONS

  • Position 1 – Marco Alvarado, Lake Travis ISD
  • Position 2 – Kim Cathey, Judson ISD
  • Position 3 – Dr. Jordan Ziemer, Abilene ISD