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


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
Teacher Leader

Kristen Eilers
Secretary
Willis High School

Leila Smith
Teacher Leader

Brigett Orellana Martel
Historian
Brenham High School

Heather Kaldis
Teacher Leader


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Area Information

Connie Thornell
Area Coordinator 
Email

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

Follow Area 5 on Instagram: @area5_tafe

Fall Workshop: 

Fall Workshop Flyer

Date: September 25, 2026
Location:
Lone Star College-Montgomery

Register Here
Conference Information: 

Registration Opens: TBD
Registration Closes: TBD
Conference Date: November 2, 2026
ELF
 Testing Date: TBD
Location: Sam Houston State University
Cost: $35

Conference Resources:
Register for Conference
Area 5 Database
(Open TBD)
Area 5 Linktree
Area 5 Remind 101