Texas Association of School Administrators

The summer issue of TASA INSIGHT introduces TASA's 2026-27 officers: President Roosevelt Nivens, President-Elect Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Vice President Walter Jackson, and Past President Chris Moran. The latest “Higher Education” focuses on how regional partnerships can benefit rural school districts. "Tech Take" discusses tips for handling student data privacy, and TSPRA Executive Director Patti Pawlik-Perales welcomes a new season of Celebrate Texas Public Schools! in "TSPRA Voice." In "Teacher Perspective," 2026 Teacher of the Year Vickie Wright looks ahead to a busy and important school year, and in "Leadership Perspective," Tory Hill of Channelview ISD and Dana Bashara of Alamo Heights ISD, both co-chairs of the TASA Visioning Refresh Committee, continue a series focused on The Texas Promise.

INSIGHT - Summer 2026 The summer issue of TASA INSIGHT introduces TASA's 2026-27 officers: President Roosevelt Nivens, President-Elect Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Vice President Walter Jackson, and Past President Chris Moran. The

2026-27 is upon us ... are you ready? If you're a campus or district leader looking to up your leadership game, look no further than the trainings on which TASA partners with N2 Learning: APL, PI, ELI, and N2P can help you become the leader you want to be. Learn more: https://tasanet.org/professional-learning/career-development/

Congrats to the 2026 Texas Honor School Boards (finalists for Outstanding Board): Alice Independent School District, Boerne ISD, Denver City ISD, Lovejoy Independent School District, and Tomball ISD! They'll be interviewed at txEDCON 2026 (the TASA/TASB Convention), and the winner will be announced 10/9! Details here: https://tasanet.org/tasa-announces-5-texas-honor-boards-for-2026/

Thank you to our Platinum partner, Texas Association of School Administrators !

TASA’s has dedicated itself to promote, provide and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students. They envision innovative, future-focused leaders for every public school student.

Thank you for supporting our Texas public schools!

We’re building out the program for the Midwinter Conference, themed "Promise. Purpose. Possibility," and we need experienced school leaders to share their expertise and experience in concurrent sessions! Do you have an idea or best practice to share? We're interested in a variety of session formats, ranging from traditional presentations to open discussions, panels, and workshops. Get the details and submit your proposal by September 1: https://tasamidwinter.org/session-proposals/

TASA is excited to announce that Cynt Marshall, Sal Khan, and Roosevelt Nivens will keynote the Midwinter Conference to be held January 24-27 in San Antonio! Save the dates! https://tasamidwinter.org/keynote-speakers/

Congrats to TASA Past President LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of Aldine ISD, who was sworn in last night as the 2026-27 president of AASA, The School Superintendents Association: https://tasanet.org/tasa-past-president-latonya-goffney-sworn-in-as-aasa-president/

Congrats to the Texas school district boards of trustees nominated by their regions for the 2026 TASA School Board Awards! 5 finalists TBA in August; Outstanding School Board named October 9 at txEDCON 2026 (the annual TASA/TASB Convention) in Houston.

More info: https://tasanet.org/tasa-announces-regional-nominees-for-2026-outstanding-school-board/

Congrats to Alice Independent School District, Tomball ISD, Bridge City ISD, Goodrich Independent School District, Alba-Golden ISD, Henrietta ISD Supt Updates , Lovejoy Independent School District, Alvarado ISD, Jarrell Independent School District, Dumas Independent School District, Denver City ISD, Boerne ISD

Congrats to Smyer ISD Superintendent Chris Wade for being named ESC Region 17 Superintendent of the Year for 2026!