Feb 20, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Throughout my 28-year career as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Texas public schools, I have witnessed with awe the work educators do every day. What a blessing it has been to be in a profession with people who give so much of themselves in the service of...
Feb 6, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
As an undergraduate student at UT, I held a variety of jobs, including one at a convenience store. The owner, a very successful businessman who spoke few words, gave me sage advice. “Kevin,” he said, “as you go into your profession, you need to find mentors who will...
Oct 18, 2019 | Executive Director's Blog
When I was an elementary principal of a Title 1 school, my favorite thing to do was to stand out front every morning to greet students, staff and parents. Regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, political persuasion, religion or ability, every child who...
Jul 22, 2019 | Executive Director's Blog
In summer 2018 Kevin Brown left his 10-year post as Alamo Heights ISD superintendent to take the top position at TASA. How has the transition gone? What’s his perspective on the association’s progress on the TASA Strategic Framework — a long-range plan that lays...