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//** Student Leadership Organizations **//

Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) is a student leadership organization that offers high school students the opportunity to explore careers in education. Workshops, contests, scholarships, retreats, and other activities are made available to members at the local, region and state level in over 200 chapters. For more information, visit tafeonline.org.

Educators Rising is a national student organization dedicated to supporting young people interested in education-related careers. It is a national community of more than 10,000 student and mentor participants in secondary and collegiate grow-your-own-teacher programs. For more information, visit [|educatorsrising.org.]

Local Chapter Name: BCTAL - Birdville/Haltom Members: 33

2016 - 17 Officers

President: Maddie Gibson (BHS) V President (TRA): Martavious Dennis (BHS) V President (LES): Lindsey Zimmer (BHS) V President (Competitive Events): Rose Baum (BHS) Treasurer: Makaylia McDonald (BHS)
 * A.M. Officer Team **

President: Allison Beam (BHS) VPresident: Lily Wiser (BHS) Treasurer: Parker Lee (BHS)
 * P.M Officer Team **

State Theme: Teachers Go Beyond the Call of Duty - What's Your Calling

2016 - 17 Events

November 5 - TAFE Region Competition Location: Bill R. Johnson CTE Center - Crowley, TX
 * Participate in leadership sessions
 * Present breakout sessions
 * Compete in contests and competitions
 * Network with other TAFE members pursuing a future in education

February 17 - 19 (Friday - Sunday) TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit Location: University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX
 * Attend general sessions with 1300+ TAFE members from across the state
 * Participate in breakout sessions
 * Present sessions for other students to attend
 * Compete in competitions/contests
 * Explore the UTA campus and find out what opportunities are available

June 23 - 26 (Friday - Monday) - Educators Rising National Conference THEME: TBA Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
 * Attend general sessions with 800+ members from across the nation
 * Participate in leadership sessions
 * Present leadership workshops for other students to attend
 * Compete in competitions/contests
 * Tour the area's most famous monuments and sights.