Five members of the Duncanville High School chapter of Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) are advancing to nationals after competing at the ‘TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit’ last month in Huntsville.

Rebekah Brown – Break Out Session

David Budzinski – Lesson Plan – STEM

Dion Jamerson – Break Out Session

Salma Perez – Break Out Session

Aalyhia Shillow – Break Out Session

The DHS team took the title for having the largest chapter from a single school in the region.

Multiple students received awards for their work which is intended to prepare them for a future career in education. See awards here.

Award Winners:

Jaida Brown – Blue Ribbon in Bulletin Board and Portfolio; Bronze in ELF Test

Rebekah Brown – Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure

David Budzinkski – Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure and Lesson Plan – STEM

Jose Cazarez – Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure; Bronze in ELF Test

*Name withheld at parent’s request – Blue Ribbon in Portfolio

Dion Jamerson – Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure

Journae Mitchell – Gold Award in Breakout Session

Salma Perez – Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure

*Name withheld at parent’s request – Gold Award in Breakout Session

Jonathan Salas – Gold Award in Breakout Session

*Name withhled at parent’s request – Gold Award in Breakout Session

Joy Salazar – Gold Award in Breakout Session

Simeona Sembrano – Blue Ribbon in Chapter Scrapbook

Aalyhia Shillow – Blue Ribbon in Chapter Scrapbook; Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure; Silver in ELF Test

Bre’Ala Thompson – Blue Ribbon in Portfolio

Daniella Ugalde – Blue Ribbon in Chapter Scrapbook; Top Five in Parliamentary Procedure