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COMMITTEE CHAIRS 

2024-25 Texas Dance Educators Association Committee Chairs

Administrator Committee-  Assists in developing curriculum for the administrator strand of convention
  • LaKeisha McGowen - [email protected]
  • Elizabeth Sanchez Lopez - [email protected]
After Hours Committee- Assists in set-up and organization of After Hours Social
  •  Laura Rohloff - [email protected]
All-State Committee- Assists in the coordination of the All-State students and activities during convention
  • Kara Thayer - [email protected]
All-State Scholarship Committee- Assists in the coordination of the All-State Scholarship applications and interviews. 
  • Ronnye Cowell - [email protected]
Awards Committee- Review applications of Director of the Year and Achievement Award nominees; select finalists
  • Cyndi Vaughn - [email protected]
  • Sara Nash - [email protected]
Banquet Committee- Assists in assembling centerpieces, planning layout, and setting-up for Banquet
  • Alison Lowrey - [email protected]
​Bereavement Committee- Assists in honoring those we have lost. 
  • Tammy Fife - [email protected]
Collegiate Committee- Assists in the recruitment of Collegiate members and the organization of Collegiate Showcase.
  • Debbie Nordstrom - [email protected]
  • Shelby Young-Polansky - [email protected]
Curriculum Convention Assistants- Assists in the general preparations and organization of workshops while at convention
  • Katie Norsworthy - [email protected]
DEAL Committee- Assists in the organization of DEAL Assessments for a Region
  • [email protected]
Dance Team Evaluation Committee- Assists with the formation of the new Dance Team Assessment. 
  • Jaqueline Olivares - [email protected]
Diversity Committee- provides an advisory role, recommends initiatives, and ensures accountability on diversity and inclusion within TDEA
  • Sara Sanchez - [email protected]
  • Kaylee Morrison - [email protected]
Exhibit Hall Committee- Assists in checking in exhibitors; assists members entering the exhibit hall
  • Hanna Bailey - [email protected]
Exhibit Hall Liasions - Current exhibitors, who serve as communication between the TDEA Board and other Exhibitors. 
  • Debbie Melton - [email protected]
  • Joyce Pennington - [email protected]
Recognition Luncheon Committee- Assists in assembling centerpieces, planning layout, and setting-up for Recognition Luncheon
  • Jennifer Godoy - [email protected]
Registration Committee- Assists in the general preparations and organization of convention registration while at convention
  • Jill Cruces - [email protected]
Scholarship Committee- Assists in the review of Scholarship applicants and the selection of the finalists for TDEA scholarships

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  • Home
  • Convention
    • Future Dates
    • Upcoming Convention Information
    • Registration Information
    • Post Convention Information
    • All-State Dance Team
    • Administrators
    • Collegiate Students
    • Convention Committee Information
  • About Us
    • History
    • Meet the Board
    • Committee Chairs
    • Membership
    • TDEA By-Laws
    • Contact Us
  • Exhibitors
    • Exhibitor info for Educators
    • Information for Exhibitors
  • Assessments
    • DEAL
    • Dance/Drill Team Fall Assessment Pilot
    • Dance/Drill Team Spring Assessment Pilot
    • Judge's Training
  • Legislative Information
  • Member Resources
    • Classroom Resources
    • TDEA Convention Videos
    • Job Board
    • Newsletters & Minutes