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Area 5

Area Coordinator Information

Connie Thornell | Area Coordinator | Email

Includes Counties: Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Hardin, Orange, Jefferson, Leon, Houston, Robertson, Madison, Trinity, Polk, Milam, Brazos, Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, Burleson, Montgomery, Washington, Austin (ESC Regions 5 & 6)

2026-2027 Area 5 Officer Schools:

Cheyenne Davenport
President
Bellville High School

Christy Jacob
Teacher Leader

Loralyn Carpenter
Vice President
Caney Creek High School

Kim Gorman
Monica Hunter
Teacher Leader

Kristen Eilers
Secretary
Willis High School

Darlene Parsons
Leila Smith
Teacher Leader

Brigett Orellana Martel
Historian
Brenham High School

Heather Kaldis
Teacher Leader

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Instagram: @area5_tafe

Fall Workshop Information

Area 5 Flyers:

Information Flyer

Workshop Information:

Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 9:00a - 2:00p
Cost: Free
Location: Lone Star College-Montgomery

Workshop Resources:

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Area 5 Conference Information

Conference Flyers:

Conference
Tentative Schedule
T-shirt Contest
Service Project
Running for Area Officer

Conference Information:

Registration Opens: October 1
Registration Closes: October 16
Conference Date: November 2
ELF Testing Date: October 27-29
Location: Sam Houston State University
Cost: $35