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The official site of Texas Association of Journalism Educators

TAJE

The official site of Texas Association of Journalism Educators

TAJE

The official site of Texas Association of Journalism Educators

TAJE

Pre-convention contest materials are available, due by 6 p.m. Oct. 17
Pre-convention contest materials are available, due by 6 p.m. Oct. 17
Look for the button at the top of the contest rules page to find materials you will need to complete these pre-convention design contests: Beginning Yearbook Design, Advanced Yearbook Design, Infographic and Marketing. Final designs are due by 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Check each contest's prompt for how to submit your completed entries.
Registration is now open for Oct. 18-20 Fall Fiesta in San Antonio
Registration is now open for Oct. 18-20 Fall Fiesta in San Antonio
The voices of scholastic journalists have never been more important. It’s time to speak up. Join TAJE for its annual convention Oct. 18-20 in San Antonio. Visit the Fall Fiesta tab to find everything you need to know, from convention details to registration to contest information and more.
TAJE, Rice to host September Greater Houston Journalism Workshop
TAJE, Rice to host September Greater Houston Journalism Workshop
Are you in the greater Houston area? TAJE and Rice University will host a workshop at Rice on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be sessions on a range of topics for yearbook, newspaper and online news. Learn more here or contact TAJE Region 9 rep Megan Ortiz with questions.
TAJE Address

TAJE
PO Box 176
Buda, TX 78610

Fall Fiesta Dates

The next Fall Fiesta convention will take place Oct. 18-20, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Board Members

President:
Michael Reeves, James Bowie HS
President-Elect:
Stephen Green, Caney Creek HS
Treasurer:
Margaret Edmonson, Spring Branch
Interim Secretary:
Charla Harris, Pleasant Grove HS
State Director:
Lisa Roskens, Prosper HS
Past President:
Kari Riemer, Hendrickson HS

Contest Director:
Andrea Negri, Cypress Woods HS
Convention Director:
Alison Strelitz, Westlake HS
Asst. Convention Director:
Sue Jett, San Antonio
Digital Communications Specialist:
Mauri Sparks, Austin HS

Education Chair:
Laura Negri, Alief Kerr HS
Legislative & Policy Chair:
David Doerr, Akins ECHS

ILPC Liaison: Alyssa Boehringer
ATPI Liaison: Mark Murray

Executive Director: Cindy Todd

Regional Reps
Region 1: Jasinia Frausto, Canyon HS
Region 2: Daniel Carr, Ray Braswell HS
Region 3: Karla Romero Paramo, Melissa HS
Region 4: Victoria Percy, Texas HS
Region 5: Vanessa Martinez, El Dorado HS
Region 6: Melissa Perner, Ozona HS
Region 7: Shelby Nickells, Rouse HS
Region 8: Mike Tobias, Port Neches-Groves HS
Region 9: Megan Ortiz, Kingwood Park HS
Region 10: Sandra Casperson, Robert Vela HS
Private Schools: David Nathan, St. John’s School
JH/MS: Zoe Riemer, Farley MS
JH/MS: Elena Barnes, Arbor Creek MS
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