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Bandera High School teacher Michael Derry recently participated in the Texas Legislative process.
December 15, 2019
Bandera ISD teacher participates in legislative experience
Michael Derry from Bandera High School joined 26 fellow agricultural science teachers from across Texas at the 2019 Legislative LEAD Experience, held Nov. 25-26. The Texas FFA Foundation coordinated the event for attendees and brought them to the Texas Capitol in Austin to hear from more than 20 presenters on leadership, education, advocacy and development.
“This experience was indescribably impressive and educational,” Derry said. “The information I gained is something that I will be able to utilize to advocate for my students and the agricultural education system in general.”
The LEAD Series connects our teachers and students to sponsors, key Texas decision and policy makers as well as other stakeholders empowering them with practical, timely and applicable knowledge which can be taken back to classrooms, communities and shared with their peers. The event schedule was packed with influential presenters, including:
“We were honored to have Mr. Derry join us for this incredible leadership development opportunity,” Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation Aaron Alejandro said. “Through this experience our teachers return to their communities, refreshed, recharged, empowered and engaged so they can inspire their students to be the best.”
The Legislative LEAD is designed as an educational initiative to help teachers better understand the inner workings of how our government works and how they can become a trusted advisor to their elected officials. The program has no focus on legislative matters, political candidates, positions or interest, it is designed solely for educational purposes.
About Texas FFA Foundation
Texas FFA Foundation’s purpose is to strengthen agricultural science education and the Texas FFA program, so each student can develop their potential for personal growth, career success and leadership in a global marketplace.
If you would like more information about the Texas FFA Foundation, please visit www.mytexasffa.org/foundation or contact Aaron Alejandro, Executive Director at 512-480-8047.
“This experience was indescribably impressive and educational,” Derry said. “The information I gained is something that I will be able to utilize to advocate for my students and the agricultural education system in general.”
The LEAD Series connects our teachers and students to sponsors, key Texas decision and policy makers as well as other stakeholders empowering them with practical, timely and applicable knowledge which can be taken back to classrooms, communities and shared with their peers. The event schedule was packed with influential presenters, including:
- Honorable Drew Springer, Chairman of the Agriculture Committee and Texas House of Representatives, Dist. 68
- Bryan Daniel, Commissioner of the Texas Workforce Commission
- Chris Britton, Managing Director of Caddo Associates
- Regan Beck, Director Government Affairs for Texas Farm Bureau
- Tom Maynard, State Board of Education
- Heather Justice, Texas Education Agency
- Honorable Gary VanDeaver, Texas House of Representatives, Dist. 1
- Stan Ray, Chief Administrative Officer for Farm Credit Bank of Texas
“We were honored to have Mr. Derry join us for this incredible leadership development opportunity,” Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation Aaron Alejandro said. “Through this experience our teachers return to their communities, refreshed, recharged, empowered and engaged so they can inspire their students to be the best.”
The Legislative LEAD is designed as an educational initiative to help teachers better understand the inner workings of how our government works and how they can become a trusted advisor to their elected officials. The program has no focus on legislative matters, political candidates, positions or interest, it is designed solely for educational purposes.
About Texas FFA Foundation
Texas FFA Foundation’s purpose is to strengthen agricultural science education and the Texas FFA program, so each student can develop their potential for personal growth, career success and leadership in a global marketplace.
If you would like more information about the Texas FFA Foundation, please visit www.mytexasffa.org/foundation or contact Aaron Alejandro, Executive Director at 512-480-8047.
