Congratulations to the 2026-2027 TEPSA Executive Committee! On March 4, the Nominating Committee Chair and Vice Chair certified the results of the TEPSA Election.

In contested races, Lori Gallegos was selected as Vice President, and LaToya Patterson was chosen as Member At-Large.

Want to get more involved in TEPSA? Check out these volunteer opportunities for serving at the local and state levels.

2026-2027 TEPSA Executive Committee

Stephanie Gomez
Boerne ISD
Region 20
President

Jaci Underwood
Lubbock ISD
Region 17
President-Elect

Lori Gallegos
Northside ISD
Region 20
Vice President

Christy Watley
Midway ISD
Region 12
Member At-Large

LaToya Patterson
Spring ISD
Region 4
Member At-Large

Lorena Carrasco
Pasadena ISD
Region 4
NAESP Representative

Annette Sanchez
Beeville ISD
Region 2
NAESP Zone 8 Director

Harley Eckhart
TEPSA Executive Director

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), whose hallmark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. Member owned and member governed, TEPSA has more than 6000 members who direct the activities of 3 million PK-8 school children. TEPSA is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

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