Dec 9, 2025 | Press Release, TASA News
TASA has named the 2026 recipients of its Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship, which the organization has awarded annually since 2014 to outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership, with particular emphasis on the superintendency. The recipients...
Nov 6, 2025 | Press Release, TASA News
Lamar CISD Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens, Ed.D., has been selected by TASA as Texas’ nominee for 2026 National Superintendent of the Year, an award given by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Nivens has served as superintendent of Lamar CISD, one of the...
Oct 21, 2025 | TXTOY Perspective
by Kristi Leff, 2025 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year Every child is born with the heart of a scientist. From the toddler who drops a spoon from the high chair again and again, to the curious fourth grader who cannot stop asking “why,” the instinct to wonder,...
Oct 21, 2025 | Inspiring Leader Spotlight
TASA’s “Inspiring Leaders” tagline is not just a reminder of TASA’s commitment to leadership development; it describes our members themselves — school leaders who inspire others as they work to prepare future-ready students. Meet Katie Bowen, one of those Inspiring...
Oct 21, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
During these often troubling and divisive times, I find myself looking for hope, optimism, and positivity each day. Don’t get me wrong, I keep up with everything going on in the world. That is my obligation as a citizen, and it’s a critical part of my job. But...
