TEPSA Election - Rachelle Ysquierdo

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Rachelle Ysquierdo

Candidates for Member At-Large
Lori Gallegos
Amanda Schmitter

Candidate for TEPSA Vice President

Rachelle Ysquierdo
Sheldon ISD
Region 4

Vote February 20 – March 5

On February 20, eligible voters will receive an email with login instructions.

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Present Position

Director of Teaching and Learning, Sheldon ISD, Region 4, EC – 12th Grade

Formal Education

Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Walden University – Minneapolis, MN February 2019
Master of Science in Educational Management, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Houston, TX December 2004
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston – Clear Lake, Houston, TX December 1999

Educational Leadership

Sheldon ISD Principal Mentor
Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Summer Conference Presenter
Oversee the Sheldon ISD New Teacher Mentor Program
Member of the Literacy Task Force to improve literacy in the district
Smithsonian Science Education Center STEM Education Summit 2019
Smithsonian Science Education Center STEM Education Summit Alumni Workshop 2021

TEPSA Leadership/Involvement/Awards

TEPSA Region 4 TEPSAN of the Year 2021
TEPSA member 2006-present
TEPSA Region 4 President 2022 – present
TEPSA Region 4 President-Elect 2021 – 2022
TEPSA Region 4 Board Member 2015 – 2023
TEPSA Summer Conference attendee 2010 – 2023
TEPSA Summer Conference presenter 2014, 2019, 2021, 2022
TEPSA Standing Committee (Membership, Marketing & PR) 2015 – 2019
TEPSA Standing Committee Chair (Membership, Marketing & PR) 2017 – 2019
TEPSA Standing Committee Vice Chair (Membership, Marketing & PR) 2016 – 2017
TEPSA National Assistant Principal Selection Committee 2016 – 2018, 2021

School Honors/Accomplishments

2018 Principal of the Year – Sheldon ISD
2020 Principal of the Year – Sheldon ISD
2021 Principal of the Year – Sheldon ISD
2021 TEPSAN of the Year
Transformed campus into a STEM campus
National Institute for STEM Education – Received National STEM Certification 2020 (former campus)
School-Wide AVID Elementary Campus (former campus)

Community Involvement

Partnership Lyondell to receive school supplies for students in need and established a Pen Pal program with 4th-grade students – Sheldon ISD
Partnership with the City of Baytown to develop the Walk To School Program – Goose Creek CISD
Partnership with Community Resource Credit Union in Partner In Education – Goose Creek CISD
Lead Greeter at Living Hope Church

Other Professional Networks

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
Texas Council of Women School Executives
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

Personal Information

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Raul, for 28 years. We are blessed with four grown children and four awesome grandchildren. I am a lifelong learner and dedicated to my roles as a teacher, co-worker, and friend.

Platform Statement

It is my utmost passion to continue learning and growing professionally, and TEPSA has been an invaluable resource for me as an administrator. Therefore, I am submitting my application for the position of Vice President.

If elected as Vice President, I will work in close collaboration with the Executive Committee to enhance TEPSA’s outreach to administrators by promoting membership across all regions and highlighting the benefits of being a TEPSA member. Additionally, I will work alongside Region Officers to assist them with member recruitment within their respective regions.

Having been part of TEPSA for over 17 years, I am extremely grateful to have learned so much from this organization. I have attended the TEPSA Summer Conferences for a decade and also the Grow Conference, and each time I leave with valuable information that I can take back to my campus or district. The experience is always motivating and invigorating. Over the years, I have also had the privilege of serving on the Standing Committees and Region 4 Board, and I have built lifelong friendships and gained immense knowledge from each of these roles.

By serving on the Executive Committee, I will represent administrators who aspire to grow and network with others, so they can achieve success. My experiences will enable me to represent the needs of our communities effectively.

I am proud to call myself a TEPSAN, and I am thrilled at the prospect of representing this exceptional organization. #WeLeadTX