89th Legislative Session

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The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals has a long history of providing educational opportunities for students, conducting professional development training for principals and assistant principals and creating a network that allows professional educators the opportunity to work collaboratively on key educational issues—all aimed at the improvement of the educational system in Texas. TASSP is a non-profit association that sponsors both the Texas Association of Student Councils and the Texas Association of Future Educators, effectively broadening its base to affect the lives of thousands of students and teachers.

Because of the complexity and accountability of the job of the school administrator, TASSP historically has supported a state-wide policy program that strengthens the principal as the instructional leader and campus-level decision-maker. TASSP has consistently maintained a state-wide policy program that ensures Texas students a safe and orderly learning environment.

The mission of TASSP is to serve the students and principals in Texas by supporting a sound student and principal-based program. Throughout the 88th legislative session, TASSP will be working collaboratively with other educational associations to promote activities that positively impact teacher recruitment and retention.

2024-2025 TASSP Legislative Committee Members

Chair: Paul Fleener, Principal,  El Campo HS, Region 3
Vice Chair: Terri Benson, Principal, Caney Creek HS, Region  6
JoRhon Calhoun,  Associate Principal, North Shore Senior HS, Region  4
Rosana Arizola, Principal, United MS, Region  1
Katy Hicks, Principal, Buna Jr. HS, Region  5
Robert Webb, Principal, Andrews HS, Region  18
Marshelle Peterson, Principal, Ore City MS, Region  7
Samuel Perry, Assistant Principal, Graham HS, Region  9
Matthew Russell, Principal, Allen HS, Region  10
Jodi Carter, Principal, Rockport-Fulton MS, Region  2
Amber Loubiere, Assistant Principal, Copperas Cove HS, Region  12
Ryan Wilkes, Principal, Wimberly HS, Region  13
Joshua Ham, Principal, San Saba HS 15
Stephen Vanderpool, Principal, Loraine ISD, Region  16
Nate Driver, Principal, Azle HS, Region  11
Reagan Berry, Principal, Wylie HS, Region  14
Jerry Estrada, Principal, Idalou HS, Region  17
Justin Arsenault, Principal, New Boston MS, Region  8
Richard  Salcido, Principal, Ann Garcia Enriquez MS, Region  19
Jennifer Cooper, Principal, Nimitz MS, Region  20