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Education Association. As the state’s largest professional organization, the TEA represents over 46,000 elementary and secondary education teachers, school administrators, education support professionals, higher education faculty, and students preparing to become teachers. The TEA’s stated mission is to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of its members. organizes Tennessee’s private colleges and universities and encourages collaboration among them in the areas of public policy, cost containment, and professional development. TICUA has 34 member institutions, which serve more than 75,000 students. Carolyn Crowder, Executive Director [email protected] 615.242.8392 Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS) Dr. Claude Pressnell, President [email protected] 615.242.6400 www.tosstn.org Tennessee Educational Technology Association (TETA) www.teta.org The Tennessee Educational Technology Association (TETA) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the use of educational technology in classrooms throughout the state. TETA is comprised of three regional chapters (East, Middle, and West Tennessee) whose purpose is to share and exchange ideas, materials, and procedures; promote the effective use of information, communication, and technology; encourage the appropriate use of technology for the improvement of educational management; promote professional standards in the field of educational technology; and communicate current research relating to educational technology. Joan Gray, Executive Director [email protected] 931.580.9081 Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) www.ticua.org The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) The Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS) promotes public education in Tennessee and the advancement of the work and interest of the superintendency. In addition, TOSS actively partners with TDOE and other education agencies to provide for the welfare of children and youth in the state of Tennessee. Wayne Miller, Executive Director [email protected] 615.254.1955 Tennessee Principals Association (TPA) www.tnprinassoc.org The Tennessee Principals Association (TPA) is a professional organization of current, former, and aspiring school principals from across the state. TPA focuses on professional development for its members and advocates for the interests of principals, issues publications for its members, and holds an annual conference. Dr. Ernest Bentley, Executive Director [email protected] 423.794.6664 Tennessee Parent Teacher Association (PTA) www.tnpta.org The Tennessee Parent Teacher Association (PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, is a non-profit organization that seeks to unite the advocates of home, school, and community on behalf of children and youth. Charla Sparks, President [email protected] 615.383.9740 Jesus Fuentes, Legislative Director [email protected] 615.383.9740 Tennessee Rural Education Association (TNREA) www.tnrea.org Tennessee Rural Education Association is committed to helping strengthen and transform rural education in the state of Tennessee. TNREA works to accomplish this goal by providing resources and information on advancing rural education and offering events/ workshops that bring rural educators together. Allen Pratt, Executive Director [email protected] 423.667.2165 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) www.tsba.net The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) is a non-profit, private service organization whose mission is to assist school boards in effectively governing school districts. TSBA also provides school board members a collective voice in matters of legislation and public education concerns. Dr. Tammy Grissom, Executive Director [email protected] Public Education in Tennesee | 27