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Numerous professional educators steer the association, prioritizing the needs of our members and keeping us in step with the realities educators face today. LFTX's leaders are active advocates for professional learning who contribute their time and expertise to ensure members have the support they need to be successful.
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The Board of Directors is Learning Forward Texas’ decision-making body and consists of three state-wide officers: president, vice president, and finance officer. The officers and executive committee work closely with LFTX’s Executive Director and staff to leverage the power of professional learning to affect positive and lasting change in K-12 education.
2023-2024 Board of Directors

President
Valerie Minor, Keller ISD

BOD Member
Ivan Cantu, Plano ISD

BOD Member
Dr. Becky Odajima, Midway ISD

President-Elect
Dr. Glenda Horner, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

BOD Member
Kristina Feldner, Irving ISD

BOD Member
Dr. Chris Summers, Montgomery ISD

Past-President
Arden McLean, Northside ISD

BOD Member
Jennifer Hiser, Mesquite ISD

BOD Member
Dr. Rob Thornell, NWEA

Finance Officer
Kelly Hastings

BOD Member
Donna Shillinglaw, Tyler ISD

BOD Member
Dr. Nicole Zwahr, Katy ISD
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