BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL AT THE TAFE AREA 5 CONFERENCE

  

Congratulations to the Brenham High School Texas Association of Future Educators chapter for an outstanding showing at the Area 5 TAFE Leadership Conference and Competition.

The competition was held this past Monday at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Nineteen Brenham High School students traveled to SHSU to showcase their talents, knowledge, and passion for education through a variety of competitive events highlighting careers and skills within the field of education.

These students dedicated countless hours to preparing their projects, demonstrating creativity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

For the third consecutive year, a Brenham High School TAFE member pursued an Area 5 officer position. Alejandra Rodriguez Mejia was elected to serve as the 2027–2028 TAFE Area 5 Historian. She also plans to seek a TAFE State Officer position at the upcoming Teach Tomorrow Summit.

The following students earned the opportunity to represent Brenham High School at the state level:

● Children's Literature K–3: Nyla Thomas

● Children's Literature K–3 Spanish: Alejandra Rodriguez Mejia

● Children's Literature Pre-K Spanish: Laura Ramirez

● Creative Lecture: Emily Ibarra

● Educators Rising Moment Speech: Maritza Aguado and Briley Dallmeyer

● Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers: Aviana Bass

● Ethical Dilemma: Charlie Alford, Kamryn Johnson, and Reagan Wall

● Exploring Support Service Careers: Britney Orellana Martel

● Impromptu Speaking: Reagan Wall and Emily Ibarra

● Interactive Bulletin Board – Middle/High School: Ella Bunger

● Interactive Bulletin Board – Elementary: Brigett Orellana Martel and Norma Rodriguez

● Teacher-Created Materials: Addison Williams

Additional Area 5 Competitors that BHS wants to recognize for their hard work, preparation, and dedication include:

● Public Speaking: Cassandra Martinez

● Interactive Bulletin Board – Elementary: Natalli Ramirez

● Job Interview: Trece Brumfield

● Teacher-Created Materials: Taylor Nowicki and Margaret Sawyer

The state qualifiers will now begin preparing for the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in San Antonio in March 2027, where they will compete against future educators from across Texas.

Students who advance beyond the state level will have the opportunity to compete at the National Educators Rising Conference in Columbus, Ohio, in July 2027.