SECTIONS
Each section is chaired by a TCTELA member who is also a member of the board.
elementary-level section

AMELIA HEWITT
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
Function: PK-5 teachers and teacher leaders in the Elementary Section will get together to discuss grade-level successes, meet virtually across the state, and address concerns for their grade band. Among many opportunities throughout the year, this section can address early literacy needs across the state in both ELAR and SLAR.
Chair: Amelia Hewitt, University of Houston-Downtown
middle-level section
DONNA BROWN
Santa Fe ISD
Function: Grades 6-8 teachers and teacher leaders in the Middle School Section will get together to discuss grade-level successes, meet virtually across the state, and address concerns for their grade band. Among many opportunities throughout the year, this section can help devise a profile for more diverse reading opportunities across Texas.
Chair: Donna Brown, Santa Fe ISD
HIGH SCHOOL-LEVEL SECTION

JOSH COOPER
CONROE ISD
Function: Grades 9-12 teachers and teacher leaders in the High School Section will get together to discuss grade-level successes, meet virtually across the state, and address concerns for their grade band. Among many opportunities throughout the year, this section can address both college and career successes for students with varying needs as they exit high school.
Chair: Josh Cooper, Conroe ISD
teacher development section
TOMASANA BURKhARDT
REGION 10
Function: Coordinators, college professors, directors, instructional officers, instructional coaches, specialists, and anyone who supports teacher education PK-16 can find a home in the Teacher Development Section of TCTELA. Among many opportunities throughout the year, this section can discuss varying support and structures for both teacher development and teacher education.
Chair: Tomasina Burkhardt, Region 10
Pre-Service Teacher (Ad Hoc)
HEATHER ECHOLS
montgomery isd
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
SHANNON R ABERCROMBIE
REGION 20
Function: To support research-based professional development that reflects the core values and mission of TCTELA.
Chairs: Shannon R. Abercrombie, Region 20