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Convention Committees

TDEA values the active participation of its members and encourages members to become involved in the organization.  Please consider volunteering for one of the committees below during the registration process.  For more information about a specific committee, email the committee chairperson listed below. 

24-25 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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Houston, Texas 77001


  • 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