Future educators advance to state leadership contest

IRVING – CTE students from the Career & Technical Student Organization, Texas Association of Future Educators represented the Waxahachie ISD at the TAFE Region X South Conference on Nov. 1 in Irving.

TAFE serves students enrolled in CTE courses aligned with the Education and Training career cluster.

Participants enjoy the experience of applying classroom and laboratory lessons in hands on activities or competitive events.

WISD Students participating in the events included:

• Mackenize Brawley – 11th Grade.

• Mia Charles – 12th Grade.

• Jazmine Phillips – 12th Grade.

• Jenna Schmidt – 12th Grade.

• Gracie Smith – 12th Grade.

• Kassidy Swine – 12th Grade.

• Raena Stitt – 11th Grade.

The following students advanced to the State Conference which will be held in February in McAllen:

• Mackenzie Brawley – Portfolio

• Mia Charles – Interactive Bulletin Board Elementary, Teacher Created Materials Elementary.

• Jenna Schmidt – Teacher Created Materials Elementary.

• Gracie Smith – Teacher Created Materials Middle School.

There are 10 students competing in the ELF test which will be taken November 20 which may advance to state if they qualify as well

Students qualifying for the state contest travel to McAllen for the Texas Teach Tomorrow Summit on Feb. 20-22 to test their skills against competitors from across the State of Texas.

WISD proudly supports these students, teachers and organizations. For more information about TAFE events, contact Education and Training Instructor, Cynthia Foreman at 972.923.4614 or cforeman@wisd.org