Saturday, February 6, 2016

The K-12 Section – Full STEAM Ahead!

TheatreFest 2016 “Dream Big. Make Magic. Make a Difference” was truly about collaboration and service. It was a time for reflection, learning and catching up with friends! Our Board of Directors, our committees and our convention staff are truly remarkable. I am filled with admiration and gratitude to all that made TheatreFest 2016 a success. Their work was MAGIC and truly made a DIFFERENCE!

It is an absolute honor to serve you, the K-12 Membership. It is a true blessing to be surrounded by so many amazing theater educators, who never cease to learn, to inspire and to DREAM BIG!


Some facts about the K-12 section:
Did you know?

K-12 makes up approximately 87% of TETA’s general membership!

What does the K-12 Committee do?
  • At TheatreFest: The K-12 Committee works as convention staff members, we present workshops, set up the K-12 Table, promote SummerFest, attend interest meetings, business meetings and all of the “All-Convention” Events.
  • At SummerFest: The K-12 Committee operates, manages and programs the event. We schedule workshops, manage a donation station for members, prepare food, hotel and entertainment options for our members.
  • During the year: The K-12 Committee maintains an open line of communication with all members via social media and email. We also serve as a source for teachers who are looking for resources for their curricular and/or extra-curricular programs.
At TheatreFest 2016, you voted to help create our new K-12 Committee. I am delighted to introduce the team. Here’s how you can contact them:

Sara Schochler – K-12 VP Past Chair: k12.pastchair@tetatx.com

Gena Lea Smith – K-12 VP Elect: k12.chairelect@tetatx.com

Maggie Rodriguez – K-12 Secretary: k12.secretary@tetatx.com

K’Lynn Childress – K-12 High School Interest Chair: k12.hsinterest@tetatx.com

Claudia McCotter – K-12 High School At-Large: k12.hsatlarge@tetatx.com

Reina Johnson – K-12 Middle School Interest Chair: k12.msinterest@tetatx.com

Justin Elliott – K-12 Middle School At-Large: k12.msatlarge@tetatx.com

Davina Fangman – K-12 Elementary Interest Chair: k12.eleminterest@tetatx.com

Beth Wallace – K-12 Elementary At-Large: k12.elematlarge@tetatx.com

You can also contact us via the following Facebook pages. Just post a question/concern and we will be happy to answer/address it for you:

Full STEAM Ahead! Summer will be here before we know it! Planning for SummerFest 2016 is underway! In the coming months, the K-12 Committee will work hard to prepare for SummerFest 2016 in San Marcos. I promise that the K-12 Committee will do everything we can to make this SummerFest the BEST yet! Join us at Texas State University; July 15 - July 17, 2016. Our theme is: Full STEAM Ahead: Powered by THEATER! 
SummerFest Website:  http://www.tetatx.com/home/conventions/summerfest

We have some exciting things planned! We encourage you to share your best lesson in a workshop session at SummerFest 2016. Workshop proposals forms are online. Click HERE to submit a workshop proposal.

Early Bird Registration is available ($90). Register early for this special discounted rate and receive a SummerFest 2016 T-Shirt! Remember, K-12 Educators teaching two or more workshops receive $15 off their registration price! College/University Presenters will receive perks too! We are also looking for a great crew of volunteers. Sign up today! Just visit: http://www.tetatx.com/conventions/summerfest

Please know that the K-12 Section serves YOU. We are fully committed to supporting you and in turn, supporting our students and the future of this organization. We are here to ensure that your voice is heard. We strive to listen to your suggestions and to make things better at every meeting, every workshop, and at every convention. Please do not hesitate to contact your K-12 Committee members any time!

Let’s continue to combine our talents, our voices and our passion for educational theater! Let’s continue to DREAM BIG, MAKE MAGIC and MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Wishing you a marvelous spring semester and successful UIL OAP season. We look forward to seeing you at SummerFest 2016!

Jenae Glanton
TETA Board of Directors
K-12 Chair
k12.chair@tetatx.com

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