TAFE Area 5

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(ESC Regions 5 & 6)

Includes Counties: Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Hardin, Orange, Jefferson, Leon, Houston, Robertson, Madison, Trinity, Polk, Milam, Brazos, Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, Burleson, Montgomery, Washington, Austin

2025-2026 Area 5 Officer Schools:

Audrey Moody
President
Hardin-Jefferson High School

Melinda Fortenberry
Teacher Leader

Samantha Reese
1st Vice President
Caney Creek High School

Kim Gorman
Monica Hunter
Teacher Leader

Isabella Clover
2nd Vice President
Brenham High School

Heather Kaldis
Teacher Leader

Paige McShan
Historian
Porter High School

Keely Newcomb
Teacher Leader

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Connie Thornell
Area Coordinator
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Follow Area 5 on Instagram: @area5_tafe

Fall Workshop:

Register Here

Fall Workshop Flyer
September 27, 2025
Porter High School
22625 Sandy Lane
Porter, TX 77345

Conference Information:

Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Closes: October 15, 2025
Conference Date: November 3, 2025
ELF Testing Date: October 28-30, 2025
Place: Sam Houston State University
Cost: $35