TAFE Area 1

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(ESC Regions 1 & 2)

Includes Counties: Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, San Patricio, Aransas, Duval, Jim Wells, Nueces, Kleberg, Brooks, Kenedy

2025-2026 Area 1 Officers:

Annie Armendariz
President
Veterans Memorial High School

Natalie Gomez
Teacher Leader

Josiah Ponce
Vice President
Collegiate High School

Dr. Tracie Rodriguez
Teacher Leader

Fatima Valadez
Secretary
Homer Hanna ECHS

Estela Hankin
Teacher Leader

Fernanda Guerra
Historian
Homer Hanna ECHS

Estela Hankin
Teacher Leader

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Claudia Bell
Area Coordinator
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Follow Area 1 on Instagram: @tafe.area1

Conference Information:

Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Closes: October 15, 2025
Conference Date: December 6, 2025
ELF Testing Date: November 18-20, 2025
Place: Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Cost: $35