Embracing Change

Being named the NAESP National Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas was a surreal experience for Lainey Hanna.
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Communication, Connection and Culture

Walk into any successful school, and you’ll feel it before you see it: the buzz in the hallways, the warm energy in classrooms, the pride on students’ faces, and the steady rhythm of things being done with purpose.
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Leaving an Unforgettable Legacy

Todd Nesloney sits with Dana Harley Boyd, the 2025-2026 TEPSA State President, to explore her journey from classroom teacher to executive principal and her vision for leaving a lasting impact.
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Summer Learning and Growth

Summer is here, and while most educators take a deep breath and embrace a well-earned break, school leaders often find their minds racing ahead to the next school year.
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How to Apologize

We all mess up. None of us are perfect. But one of the most important lessons we can learn in life is how to apologize well.
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Water the Seeds

Let’s start watering the seeds and creating a garden that flourishes. Together, we can bring new life and hope to the greatest profession on earth.
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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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