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The Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents is the premier organization in advocacy for the growth and advancement of Latino learners and leaders. With an unrelenting commitment to improving learning outcomes for Latino learners, TALAS provides leadership development, collective impact, advocacy, and a proactive voice for Latino and non-Latino leaders who have a passion for serving the fastest-growing student population in Texas.
 

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Our Leadership

Executive Committee

  • Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas
    Executive Director Executive Leader for Member Support – TASB
  • Dr. Steven Gutierrez
    President & Founding Board Member Chief Operating Officer – Tomball ISD
  • Dr. Michelle Cavazos
    Vice President Superintendent – Gregory Portland ISD
  • Dr. Megan Pape
    Secretary Superintendent – Snook ISD
  • Mr. Mark Paz
    Treasurer Associate Superintendent – El Paso ISD

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Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

TALAS Partnership Spotlight

Lexia Learning

We are thrilled to share the latest episode of the TALAS Partnership Spotlight series. Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by guest Dr. José Viana, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia Learning. In this entertaining and very informative episode, Dr. José goes in-depth on the push for bilingualism in the U.S. and the way we need to improve if we want to achieve this goal, Dr. Rick asks all the right questions that teachers and parents are wondering, Dr. José does a fantastic job of laying out the vision Lexia Learning has and his excitement to share the new ways they will help improve the world of education.

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Sponsorship opportunities allow TALAS to work with innovative partners who are interested in supporting the TALAS mission. Sponsors who partner with TALAS enjoy direct access to TALAS leadership teams committed to improving the educational outcomes for all students and their communities.

 

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