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