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February 24, 2025
Medina TAFE students shine at State Teach Tomorrow Summit, qualify for nationals
By Sherri Kelly
Medina ISD
Medina High School’s Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students demonstrated their skills and dedication at the State Teach Tomorrow Summit, earning top honors and securing spots at the national
competition.
TAFE (pronounced "taffy") is a statewide, co-curricular non-profit organization that allows students to explore careers in education. Established in 1984, TAFE provides high school and middle school students with the knowledge and experience needed to make informed decisions about becoming educators. Sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, the organization is guided by a board of teachers, students and principals.
National Qualifiers from Medina High School:
Kloe Crowther – Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board (JV)
Audrey Gatlin & Mia Garcia – Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board (V)
Ella Castillo – Lesson Planning and Delivery – CTE
Ella Castillo – Lesson Planning and Delivery – ART
Sienna Carter – Job Interview
Special Recognitions
Lily Voight, Sophia Harms, & Sienna Carter: Ethical Dilemma (V)
Sienna Carter: TAFE State Officer Credentialing Committee Member
These students’ achievements reflect their dedication to the teaching profession and their hard work in preparing for the competition. Their success also highlights Medina High School’s commitment to fostering
future educators.
The entire Medina community celebrates their accomplishments and wishes them the best of luck as they move on to compete at the national level at the Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
For more information about Medina High School’s TAFE program, please contact Sherri Kelly at [email protected].
competition.
TAFE (pronounced "taffy") is a statewide, co-curricular non-profit organization that allows students to explore careers in education. Established in 1984, TAFE provides high school and middle school students with the knowledge and experience needed to make informed decisions about becoming educators. Sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, the organization is guided by a board of teachers, students and principals.
National Qualifiers from Medina High School:
Kloe Crowther – Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board (JV)
Audrey Gatlin & Mia Garcia – Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board (V)
Ella Castillo – Lesson Planning and Delivery – CTE
Ella Castillo – Lesson Planning and Delivery – ART
Sienna Carter – Job Interview
Special Recognitions
Lily Voight, Sophia Harms, & Sienna Carter: Ethical Dilemma (V)
Sienna Carter: TAFE State Officer Credentialing Committee Member
These students’ achievements reflect their dedication to the teaching profession and their hard work in preparing for the competition. Their success also highlights Medina High School’s commitment to fostering
future educators.
The entire Medina community celebrates their accomplishments and wishes them the best of luck as they move on to compete at the national level at the Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
For more information about Medina High School’s TAFE program, please contact Sherri Kelly at [email protected].