Candidates for Member At-Large
Vanikin Leggett
LaToya Patterson
Candidate for Vice President
Lori Gallegos
Kevin Hunter
TEPSA Election
2026-2027 TEPSA State Election
Each year TEPSA members elect two officers:
- Member At-Large: A 2-year term that supports the work of the association.
- Vice President: A 3-year term that supports the work of the association and culminates in serving as the President.
Every three years, members elect the NAESP Representative. The new term begins in 2028.
- NAESP Representative: A 3-year term serving as a liaison between TEPSA and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
2026-2027 Executive Committee
Stephanie Gomez
Boerne ISD
Region 20
President
Continued Term
Jaci Underwood
Lubbock ISD
Region 17
President-Elect
Continued Term
Christy Watley
Midway ISD
Region 12
Member At-Large
Continued Term
Lorena Carrasco
Pasadena ISD
Region 4
NAESP Representative
Continued Term
Annette Sanchez
Beeville ISD
Region 2
NAESP Zone 8 Director
NAESP Elected Position
Harley Eckhart
TEPSA Executive Director
Member At-Large – Contested
Vice President – Contested
Required Qualifications to Run for TEPSA State Office
- Served at least one full year as a Region President or Standing Committee
- Must be a TEPSA member in good standing for at least three consecutive years immediately prior to nomination
- Support from the TEPSA Region Executive Committee and school district superintendent (as evidenced by letters of recommendation)
- Must be a practicing administrator who deals directly with early childhood through grade eight instructional programs
- Professional demeanor and ability to communicate
