El viaje inesperado de Verna Mitchell
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know Verna Mitchell. Some may not know her full name—Verna “George” Brown Mitchell. “I was the second child and second daughter,” she adds, “someone was going to have his (her father’s) name!” Unlike some who enter the education field, Verna did not plan to become an educator. […]
Un viaje por carretera por Texas como Gary Schepf
TRTA State Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf has traveled to all 50 states and as far as Egypt to ride a camel around the pyramids in Cairo. His heart, however, longs for the open roads and unique sights found across the big, beautiful state of Texas! “There are so many places to see in Texas!” says Schepf, […]
Una historia fuera de lo común: una abuela de HART viaja a París para ver a su nieto ganar el oro
Johnnie Robinson is no ordinary retiree. She’s a proud grandmother, local leader, and hometown hero. This past August, she traveled with her family to the Olympics in Paris, France to watch her grandson, Bryce Deadmon, win gold in the men’s 4 x 400 meter relay. The trip served as not only a special experience for […]
Maestros jubilados de Tri-County dan el regalo de la lectura
Tri-County Retired Teachers Association (RTA) had a very successful year with the Children’s Book Project and fulfilled their goal of “Giving the Gift of Reading.” The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to spotlight the local chapter members’ collective efforts and celebrate their accomplishments. HIGHLIGHTS Between Duval, Jim Wells and Western Nueces counties, 1,500 […]
Two National Championships, 50 Years Apart
In 1957, at the age of 16, Glenn Sperry won a National Championship. In 2007, at the age of 66, he decided to win another one! Glenn Sperry grew up in a family of water skiers and got his first pair of skis at the age of six. His first competition was in 1953, and […]
Cost-of-Living Increase Makes a BIG Difference for Retired Texas Teacher
To know Judith Mathews is to love her! A retired Texas public school educator, Judith, who has the vivacity of a twenty-year old, hasn’t taken retirement sitting down. In fact, when friends ask Judith if she still plans to be working and helping people when she is 80 years old, her answer is a resounding, […]
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Retirement is a journey and your engagement as leaders provides an excellent opportunity to highlight your accomplishments at the local level. TRTA has created a way to showcase your advocacy and support, and we think fall is the perfect time to spotlight our most committed members! We would like to acquire fun stories that showcase […]
“A Labor of Love”: Cathy Duvall’s Continued Commitment to Education and Community
For many retired educators, retirement marks the closing of a chapter. For Cathy Duvall, our Local Chapter President of Fort Bend-Harris Retired Educators (FBHRE), it opened the door to a new season of purpose, leadership, and connection, one that continues to strengthen communities and inspire fellow educators across Texas. Joining TRTA after retirement was a […]