TAFE Area 5

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(Includes 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 and Austin.

Connie Thornell
Area Coordinator 
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Conference Information: 

Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Closes: October 15, 2025
Conference Date: November 3, 2025
ELF Testing Date: TBD
Place: Sam Houston State University
Cost: $35
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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
Teacher Leader

Isabella Clover
2nd Vice President
Brenham High School

Heather Kaldis
Teacher Leader

Paige McShan
Historian
Porter High School

Keely Newcomb
Teacher Leader