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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]
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