LHS TAFE members advance to state competition

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Lockhart High School’s Texas Association of Future Educators Area Competitive Members – TAFE — attended the Area 3 Competition with 31 High Schools across central Texas in attendance on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Texas State University, and competed in numerous education, training, and early learning competitions.

LHS had 35 student competitors, and 21 were called on stage as Area winners, and will advance to compete at TAFE State competition at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock in February. 

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’s TAFE Area winners and State qualifiers:

Diana Ramirez, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Krista Cardenas, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Tyler Staton, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Isabella Miller, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Peyton Crabill, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Jacque Roe, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Preston Crabill, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Sav Torres, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

CJ Smith, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Kevin Arrieta, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Maddie Martinez, in Educational Leadership Fundamental Exam

Team of Jacque Roe, Leland Ramirez, Isabella Miller, and Julisa Ramirez, in Public Service Announcement

Peyton Crabill, in Job Interview

Team of Sav Torres and Mykayla Torres, in Interactive Bulletin Board Elementary

Team of Peyton Crabill, Elizabeth Alonso, Tyler Staton, and Preston Crabill, in Outstanding Chapter

Krista Cardenas, in Exploring Education Administration Careers

Team of Leland Ramirez and Jacque Roe, in Project Visualize Service

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 Edition

Janetzi Rodriguez, in Interactive Bulletin Board Elementary

Lockhart High School TAFE Chapter also had another huge win with junior and Lockhart TAFE Vice-President Jacque Roe, who ran for Area 3 Officer. She created an inspiring campaign video and delivered a speech that highlighted what makes her a leader, accompanied by a professional cover letter and resume. After completing a 3-panel interview with TAFE State directors and teacher leaders, Roe was elected as the 2024-2025 Area 3 TAFE 1st Vice-President. She currently represents 31 High Schools across Central Texas and is honored to serve as an officer.

TAFE is under the guidance of 20th year Teacher Leader Amber Crabill, with assistance from 5th year Assistant Teacher Leader Jarin Pittman.

TAFE will continue to grow and push our members to new heights and achievements every year.