"An activity that I adore and took a major responsibility in is T.A.F.E, which stands for, Texas Association of Future Educators.  This organization has helped me so much this year.  Although we had a rocky start at the beginning of the year, we overcame it and got vice president in the state office!  I am so excited that I found that organization, because I feel that we are definitely a family.  We may fight and argue sometimes but isn’t that what all families do?  Ms. Carey and Ms. Sosa were great sponsors, they helped us and kept us inline when it was needed and I greatly appreciate it.  T.A.F.E might sound like it’s just for teens who want to be actual teachers, but it’s not.  Teaching is not just about teaching in a school or a learning environment, teaching is about teaching others from wrong or right or just informing a person about something, that is one thing that I learned in T.A.F.E.  In T.A.F.E we not only go to state to compete for state office, we help the community; we show the teachers how much we appreciate them every month, and so much more.  I am so glad that I found T.A.F.E because it has opened my eyes to a lot that I couldn’t see."

-Ayrial Adair, Historian 2010-2011

Our Mission

T.A.F.E. encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.

Our Motto

""The Hope for Tomorrow."

Purpose

1. To learn about the teaching profession, its opportunities, responsibilities, and its important role in our democracy.

2. To explore their interests and abilities in relation to the various fields of teaching.

3. To cultivate the qualities of character, service and leadership which are essential in good teachers.

4. To learn how and where teachers receive their training, the cost, scholarships available, number of years required, certification requirements, and standards.

5. To study the lives and influence of great teachers.

Pledge

“As a T.A.F.E. member, I herby pledge to promote positive attitudes regarding all noble aspects of education, to acknowledge the challenging role of the teaching profession, and to provide service and leadership within my school and community.”

Our 2011-2012 Theme

T.A.F.E.:

"WILD ABOUT TEACHING"