LHS TAFE sweeps state competition
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Lockhart High School’s Association of Future Educators State competitive members in TAFE competed at the 40th annual Teach Tomorrow Summit Feb.27-March 1, at Kalahari Resort Round Rock in numerous education, training, and early learning competitions.
Lockhart’s TAFE had 21 State Competitors, with 16 State Winners, and 12 National Qualifiers.
The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) is a co-curricular statewide non-profit student organization created to allow young men and women an opportunity to explore the teaching profession. TAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.
Lockhart High School winners:
2024 State Voting Delegates
Sophomore CJ Smith
Sophomore Preston Crabill
2024 State Qualifier
Diana Ramirez in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
Team of Danya Pineda-Cantera and Emelyrayne Cantera in Project Visualize Leadership
Morgan Cancel in Children’s Literature K-3
Team of Janette Manzano and Aaliyah Oviedo in Children’s Literature Pre-K Spanish
3rd Place Bronze State Winner
Kevin Arrieta in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
CJ Smith in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
Tyler Staton in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
Isabella Miller in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
Preston Crabill in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
2nd Place Silver State Winner
Jacque Roe in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
Sav Torres in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
1st Place Gold State Winner
Peyton Crabill in Educational Leadership Fundamentals Test
1st Place State Champion Winner
Team of Mykayla Torres and Sav Torres in Interactive Bulletin Board-Elementary
Peyton Crabill in TAFE Student of the Year
Peyton Crabill in the Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarship
Twelve of 15 Lockhart TAFE members participating in National Level Competitions placed 1st at State, and are qualified to compete at the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. in June.
TAFE 1st Place State Champion and National Qualifier:
Team of Preston Crabill, Morgan Cancel, Tyler Staton, Peyton Crabill, and Elizabeth Alonso in TAFE Outstanding Chapter
Krista Cardenas in Exploring Education Administration Careers
Team of Isabella Miller, Jacque Roe, Leland Ramirez, Julisa Ramirez, and Janette Manzano in Public Service Announcement
Janetzi Rodriguez in Interactive Bulletin Board-Elementary
Team of Jacque Roe and Leland Ramirez in Project Visualize Service
Peyton Crabill in Job Interview
Lockhart High School TAFE Chapter also had another huge win with junior Jacque Roe, who ran for a State Office. She created an inspiring campaign video that highlighted what makes her a leader, accompanied by a professional cover letter, resume, and website. After completing a 2-hour campaign, an onstage speech, and a Question and Answer portion over TAFE facts and leadership experiences, Roe was elected as the 2024-2025 TAFE State Vice-President.
TAFE is under the guidance of 20-year Teacher Leader, Amber Crabill, with assistance from 5th year Assistant Teacher Leader, Jarin-Pittman.
