TRTF Scholarships and Grants Assist Active Teachers
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for celebrating Foundation Month—a time to honor the charitable work of our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). This week, we highlight two of TRTF’s longstanding programs that support active educators: First-Year Teacher Scholarships and Classroom Assistance Grants. The First-Year Teacher Scholarship helps new educators […]
Remembering a Historic Win for Texas Retired Educators and Public Servants
One year ago today, the U.S. Congress voted 327–75 to pass H.R. 82, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)—two long-standing Social Security provisions that unfairly reduced benefits for retired educators and public servants across the nation. Nowhere was this victory felt more deeply than in Texas, where thousands of retired […]
Guadalupe Nava’s Journey from the Air Force to High School Principal
For Guadalupe Nava, a lifetime of service began long before he ever set foot in a classroom. After growing up in Alice, Texas, Nava enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967. He served for four years, including a deployment to Vietnam. When he returned home in 1971, he was newly married and ready […]
TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need “A Helping Hand”
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for celebrating Foundation Month with us! This special time honors the charitable work of our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we’re highlighting two of TRTF’s most vital programs: “A Helping Hand” and Disaster Relief, both designed to support public education retirees […]
Service from the Spirit: Ms. Johnie Walker’s Story
For Ms. Johnie Walker, service is more than something she does – it’s who she is. A lifelong educator, mentor, and volunteer, Ms. Walker has spent her life following what she calls her “service from the spirit.” Whether in a classroom teaching students, mentoring future teachers, or delivering meals to seniors, her guiding principle has […]
Election Day Is Today!
Texans will head to the polls today, November 4, 2025, to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as local elections in some communities. These measures cover topics ranging from property taxes and education funding to judicial reform and parental rights. Why This Election Matters to TRTA Members As members of […]
Election Day Is Tomorrow!
Texans will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as local elections in some communities. These measures cover topics ranging from property taxes and education funding to judicial reform and parental rights. Why This Election Matters to TRTA Members As members […]
Leading by Example: A Lifelong Legacy of Service from the Classroom to Community – George E. Moore
The life and career of Mr. George E. Moore reflect an enduring devotion to others, first to his students, then to his community, and now to his fellow retired educators. His path affirms his conviction that teaching is both a calling and a lifelong commitment, and the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is honored to share his […]
“It’s Better Than Medicine” – Spotlighting Jan Romeis’s Powerlifting Journey
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to celebrate the incredible members who continue to embody the spirit of lifelong learning, growth, and perseverance. This week, we shine a light on Ms. Jan Romeis, a long-standing member of both TRTA and the Humble RTA, whose story reminds us that strength, both physical and mental, has […]
Bridging Technology and Handwriting: Empowering Dyslexic Students Through Innovation
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) offers 50 $1,000 Classroom Assistance Grants to Texas public school teachers who, on a daily basis, demonstrate commitment to public education and Texas children through the creation of programs, events, or other learning platforms. Through initiatives like this, dedicated educators across Texas are creating classrooms where every student has […]