ATPE NEWS
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WHY I VOLUNTEER
I volunteer for
ATPE because I
firmly believe in
the importance of providing
guidance, support, and
education to fresh, bright-
eyed professionals. Educators
listen to other educators,
and being an ATPE volunteer
gives me the opportunity to be
a leader in Texas education.
I help fellow teachers,
paraprofessionals, and other
educators stay informed
about their profession, and
I get to network with and
meet other outstanding
educators. Through ATPE,
I stay up to date with
statewide education events
and news, which I then share
with my little corner of Texas.
Being an ATPE volunteer
is rewarding because I
get to be an
ambassador for
my profession.
C I N DY B A R N E S
TRANSITION SPECIALIST, BEAUMONT ISD
37-YEAR ATPE MEMBER
Photo
by
Wyatt
McSpadden