LEADERSHIP TEAM Arletta Beard Retired Teacher Representative Arletta Beard comes from a long family line of teachers, both parents and grandparents. She graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1992 with degrees in History and French, a minor in German as well as an International Relations certificate and a 6-12 Texas state teaching certificate. In 2003 she received her MA in History from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. For the past 30 years she taught French, German, World History, and Special Topics in Language and Culture at Deer Park High School. Arletta retired in May of 2021 and is currently working on her second career, which is Hospice Chaplaincy. Her husband of 30 years also teaches at Deer Park high school in the Art department. Jack Reynolds Higher Ed Representative Sage Bear Public Librarian Representative Sage Bear earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado. She taught and then became a principal at a state funded supplemental school for homeschoolers. More recently, she and her husband run several businesses. Sage is currently the chairperson of her county public library. Bailey Baker
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Christopher M. Rhoades Professor Rhoades is a lifelong learner and educator. He has over a decade of experience in the education field and currently serves in the roles of teacher, professor, and associate academic dean. His instructional areas include mathematics, mathematics education, applied theological studies, and theological studies. He resides in southeast Texas with his wife and two dogs. His wife is also an educator. Professor Rhoades is a published author and conference presenter. In addition to serving as an educator, Professor Rhoades has also been a pastor for over a decade and currently serves in ministry with his wife as one of the pastors of a church in their community. Steven Tatsch CTE Representative Steven Tatsch grew up in the small town of Harper, Texas. In 2000, he graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors of Animal Science. From 2001-2008, he taught Agriculture at Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas. From 2005-2013, he served in the US ARMY Reserves as a Petroleum Supply Specialist 92F. From 2008-2015, he taught Agriculture at Texas City High School. Then in 2015, he graduated from Lamar University with a Masters in School Counseling. From 2015-2022, he taught Agriculture at Deer Park High School where he now teaches Career Prep and Entrepreneurship. During his time as an educator, he has taught a variety of CTE courses, and he has been an advisor for both FFA and BPA. Rebecca Nix Rebecca Nix is proud to have served students in Texas public schools for nearly thirty years. She spent 26 of those years in the classroom teaching Spanish, English, and ESL across all grades 7-12. Most recently she transitioned to a leadership role coordinating the bilingual/ESL program for Shepard ISD. She is an active member of Texas Association of Bilingual Educators (TABE) and has worked diligently in SISD to implement an effective linguistic program that helps students achieve literacy in both English and the native language. She has a passion for the plight of these across the state and desires to be a voice on their behalf, ensuring that they have become successful bilingual members of their local communities and the global market. Rebecca holds a Bachelor's Degree from Howard Payne University and is currently enrolled in a Master's program through Liberty University. She and her husband have three grown, married children. They also have four grand loves who are the light of their lives. |