ATPE Administration staff members act as liaisons and support for the ATPE state officers, Board of Directors, and staff. Members of the department are involved in ATPE staff management, facilities issues, liability insurance claims and negotiations, and other special projects concerning members and staff members. The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Directors, is responsible for general supervision and the day-to-day management and direction of the association. The Associate Executive Director for Operations oversees ATPE’s Accounting, Information Technology, and Member Legal Services departments. The Associate Executive Director for Member Services oversees ATPE’s Governmental Relations, Events, Marketing and Engagement, and Membership departments. The HR/Operations Director oversees ATPE workforce development, facilities, employee payroll and benefits, and compliance.

administration@atpe.org
hr@atpe.org

Executive Director: Shannon J. Holmes, Ed.D

• Executive Assistant: Amy Dodd

Associate Executive Director for Operations: Gary Richardson

Associate Executive Director for Member Services: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE

HR/Operations Director: Amanda Bernstein, SHRM-CP

• Office Administrator: Lisa Gallina

In addition to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing, ATPE Accounting staff members receive phone calls and correspondence from ISDs, members, and local units with regard to payroll deduction.

accounting@atpe.org

• Sr. Staff Accountant: Javier Ybarra
  Revenue Accountant: Barbara McGrath
• Staff Accountant: Kelly Shipman
  Accounts Payable/General Ledger Assistant: Stephanie Williams
  Accounts Receivable Specialist II: Anna Deschane, Carolyn Jenkins
• Accounts Receivable Specialist I: Vanessa Carrasco 

ATPE Events is responsible for planning and facilitating all state meetings and events which includes ATPE Board of Directors meetings, standing and special committee meetings, the ATPE Summit, and other special events.

meetings@atpe.org

Events Director: Andrea Elizondo, CMP, CMM, CAE

ATPE Governmental Relations (GR) staff members advocate for public education at the local, state, and national levels in accordance with the positions and philosophies adopted by ATPE members. To help the membership participate in grassroots advocacy and civic engagement, the department provides political involvement and issue-oriented training, conducts candidate surveys, and facilitates meetings with candidates and officeholders. The GR staff disseminates information to members and the public about legislative and policy issues through ATPE's Teach the Vote blog and its profiles of Texas candidates and officeholders. Staff members also provide training and content for the ATPE Member Advocacy Program (ATPE-MAP) and host ATPE Capitol Expeditions during legislative sessions for ATPE-MAP completers. Finally, the department manages the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC), including its fundraising activities and awards.

government@atpe.org

Governmental Relations Director: Monty Exter, J.D.

• Lobbyists: Tricia Cave and Heather Sheffield

ATPE Information Technology staff members are responsible for the development and maintenance of this website, the ATPE membership database, the state office computer network, and the telephone/voicemail systems.

technology_support@atpe.org

Information Technology Director: Bret Messer

• System Administrator: Brian Park
  Application Support Specialist: Eddy Williams

ATPE Marketing and Engagement staff members are responsible for marketing, communications, public relations, and member engagement through professional learning and networking platforms. They coordinate with all ATPE departments and outsourced vendors to deliver innovative promotions and marketing campaigns to drive member engagement and recruitment. The Marketing and Engagement staff members manage content for ATPE’s websites, oversee the ATPE brand, administer the ATPE Community, direct social media engagement, and support ATPE’s AI Assistant, Judy. They disseminate communications from the state office, including membership materials and ATPE publications, and they provide ATPE volunteer leaders with business cards, letterhead, and other resources for use in their local units and regions. The department also oversees public relations activities, providing spokespeople for media interviews, promoting the association's positions and activities, and maximizing opportunities for the state association and its local units and regions to gain positive media coverage. Finally, the department manages ATPE’s professional learning portal, creating and facilitating professional development courses, webinars, and presentations, while coordinating CPE credit that is offered by ATPE and our partners to Texas educators.

comm@atpe.org
prof_dev@atpe.org
pr@atpe.org

Marketing and Engagement Director: Kate Johanns

• Managing Editor: David George
  Senior Designer: John Kilpper
  Digital Marketing Specialist: Jennifer Price
  Marketing and Communications Specialists: Jack Densmore and Michael Spurlin
• Engagement and Learning Specialist: Andrea Hutlock

Staff members in the ATPE Member Legal Services Department provide legal assistance and representation to eligible ATPE members on topics such as terminations, disciplinary matters, illegal discrimination, leave, evaluations, contracts, and more.

Member Legal Services Intake System

Member Legal Services Department Director: Judd Gibson

• Member Legal Services Department Managing Attorney: Lance Cain
• Senior Staff Attorney: Sylvia Martinez-Haley
• Staff Attorneys: Jennifer Gordon, Jeff Kelly, Dianne Landry, Celina Leal, Martha Moring, and Jessica Strickel
• Senior Legal Assistant: Tammie Brown
• Legal Assistants: Ronnetta Carr, Jessenia Gamez, Sheri Hill, and Tracy Revetta

ATPE Membership staff members coordinate the year-round membership recruitment and retention program, answer questions regarding ATPE membership and programs, oversee ATPE’s member discounts program, provide training and support to ATPE’s volunteer leaders, ensure compliance with charter standards for ATPE local units and regions, administer ATPE’s awards programs, and coordinate Leadership ATPE (the association’s leadership development program). The ATPE membership specialists bring ATPE's message to school districts, colleges, universities, and alternative certification programs around the state and provide support to ATPE's local units and at-large members within their respective recruitment areas.

members@atpe.org
volunteer@atpe.org

Membership Director: Joy England

• Membership Program Manager: Christine Williams
• Membership Assistants: Michael Cowan and Natalie Soble
• Field Program Manager: Kelly Greer
• Membership Specialist, Bayou: Cynthia Villalovos, Ed.D.
• Membership Specialist, Central Texas: Mary Jane Waits
• Membership Specialist, DFW Metro East: Joseph Cruz
• Membership Specialist, DFW Metro West: Diane Pokluda
• Membership Specialist, Gulf Coast: Amber Tomas
• Membership Specialist, Hill Country: Yvette Milner
• Membership Specialist, Panhandle West: Jeff Vega
• Membership Specialist, Piney Woods: Ginger Franks
• Membership Specialist, South Texas: Roger Gutierrez
• Membership Specialist, West Texas: Eduardo Sierra