TRTA Staff Reflect on the Stories That Inspired Us Most in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the TRTA & ME team took a moment to look back on the stories that moved us, motivated us,
TRTA’s Longtime Santa
For many in the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf is known for his service on the Board of Directors. But he also holds
TRS Study Reveals Fund No Longer Meets ‘Actuarial Soundness’ Status
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) conducts annual actuarial valuations through an independent consulting group. These valuations offer important insights into the health and
A Life of Quiet Confidence and Joyful Service: Celebrating Ms. Helen Tanner
At 95 years young, Ms. Helen Tanner still radiates the unmistakable glow of a teacher whose legacy reaches far beyond her classroom. Retired since 1984,
Lighting the Way for Future Innovators: How TRTF Donors Empowered STEM Teacher Stancey Hubbard-Winer
At Sara B. McAndrew Elementary School in San Antonio, the STEM classroom hums with curiosity. Solar bugs stir to life in the sunlight. Young gardeners
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends,
Spotlight on Support: The Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean Assistance Fund
This Foundation Month, we are honored to highlight the newest program within the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF): the Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean Assistance
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
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
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