A Mother and Daughter’s Special Bond Through Teaching
Wanda Kirkpatrick celebrated her 90th birthday last year, and her daughter, Mechele Ussery, hosted a celebration in Ballinger, Texas. More than 100 guests attended, including 20 teachers from Plano, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Grapevine – districts where Wanda left her mark as an educator. Their shared path in education began at Litchfield Park Elementary in Arizona, […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
MJ Hamilton – A Life Filled with Purpose
Mary Jane “MJ” Hamilton lived her life with passion, purpose, and dedication. She retired in 1996 and moved to Allen, Texas, where she helped start the Allen Retired Educators Association. Having worked in schools for more than 30 years as an elementary teacher, counselor, and associate psychologist working with Special Education students, Hamilton was no […]
Tim Lee Live Tomorrow at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
Sunflower Lady’s Legacy Continues to Grow
As a University of Texas graduate having earned multiple degrees, Dr. Susana Alemán devoted her entire career to the field of education, touching the lives of many. Her work in secondary and post-secondary education within the public schools offered her the opportunity to work with students in various capacities at Austin ISD, Falfurrias High School, Austin […]
The Tim Lee Live Show is Off This Week
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
Driven to Go the Extra Mile – Jeanne Paull-Turner
A self-described “firecracker,” Jeanne Paull-Turner is always taking the opportunity to tell people about the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Whether it’s talking to strangers in the line at a gas station, or communicating with Texas legislators at the Capitol, Jeanne is continuously finding ways to promote TRTA’s […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
How Public Education Represents Hope for Jesse and Melissa Ramos
TRTA members Jesse and Melissa Ramos (Floresville, Texas) have built their lives around a passion for education and community service. Jesse Ramos grew up as part of a migrant worker family, moving across the U.S. before settling in Lubbock, Texas where he graduated from Lubbock High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]