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The Middle TN Ambassadors invite you to register for Focus On Fitness, a Pilates-style workout at The Lab Training Studio in Nashville. Register, put on your workout attire, bring your water bottle, invite your educator crew, and let's get moving! 🔗 tneca.org/events

Wednesday's TECA PD will be led by Yvette Blue, a veteran administrator, educator, and professional development facilitator. She'll guide attendees in better understanding and implementing Tier 1 Instruction. 🗓️ Weds, 3/18 at 4:30 pm CT 🔗 tneca.org/events

The fourth annual TECA Day On The Hill brought educators and students to tour the Capitol, engage w/ elected officials, and learn how they can use their expertise to influence education policy that truly benefits educators, students, and Tennessee communities. 🎥 Laws of Ace

Chattanooga, this is for you! TECA Ambassador Jaime Jiménez Kerns will host Connecting Our Work, an event connecting who we are, what we do, and one another. 🗓️ Thursday, April 2, from 4:30-6:30 pm 📍 HCEA, 4655 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411 🔗 tneca.org/events

We're 10 days away from the Middle TN Ambassador event, Focus on Fitness! Come prepared to experience a body-benefiting Pilates-style workout at The Lab Training Studio on Saturday, March 21, at 12:30 pm in Nashville. Plus, there'll be prizes. Register at tneca.org/events

We're thrilled to welcome Sharice Ferguson to the role of Membership Coordinator. She'll manage our exclusive member platform, Mighty Network. The Murfreesboro, TN native brings an educator's heart, project-driven mindset, and a genuine passion for community impact.

Yvette Blue returns to TECA PD on Weds., March 18, at 4:30 pm CT for "Tier 1 Instruction." The informative session will guide educators in aligning their efforts w/ instructional fundamentals to ensure student success. 🔗 Register at tneca.org/events or in Mighty Network

This week, TECA educators, plus a group of students, attended the fourth annual TECA Day On The Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol. Attendees expressed appreciation for being in the room to experience committee meetings that included debates and important topics.

Jaime Jiménez Kerns will present today's TECA PD, "The Autism We Don't See: Culture, Gender, and the Students We Miss" at 4:30 pm CT. It's not too late to register to attend! 🔗 tneca.org/events

We can't wait to share your wins, accomplishments, and new opportunities from this quarter! Be sure to email the details and a picture of yourself to us.

From first-timers to certified gym pros, Focus On Fitness will be a great workout for every educator! Meet us at The Lab Training Studio in Nashville's Antioch area on Saturday, March 21, at 12:30 pm for a Pilates-style workout. 🧘🏾‍♀️ tneca.org/events

Today is the last day to register for TECA Day On The Hill. Join us in prioritizing education policy and advocacy at the State Capitol next Tuesday, March 3, beginning at 10 am. Registration will close at 12 pm CT. ✅ Get on the list at tneca.org/events

TECA Fellowship alum Jaime Jiménez Kerns will present TECA PD, "The Autism We Don't See: Culture, Gender, and the Students We Miss" on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:30 pm CT. Gain valuable insight, understand research findings, and learn best practices. 🔗 tneca.org/events

Shout out to our TECA Fellowship Charter Cohort! 👏🏼 Earlier this month, it welcomed guests, Metro Nashville School Board member Robert Taylor and former member John Little. We appreciate our guests for sharing their experiences, insights, and wisdom.

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🗣️ Middle TN educators! Let's relax, relate, and release at Focus on Fitness, a Pilates-style workout at The Lab Training Studio in Antioch on Saturday, March 21, at 12:30 pm. Plus, we'll enjoy complimentary smoothies afterwards. 🔗 Register at tneca.org/events

We're less than 2 weeks away from TECA Day on the Hill! Join us to meet state legislators, experience a session firsthand, network with statewide educators, and learn about ed policy. Pre-DOTH informational on Weds., 2/25, at 5 pm CT. 🔗 Register at tneca.org/events

We're taking a look back at The Teachers' Lounge: Holiday Cheers!. Hosted by EndorsED Strategies Group, TECA, and Rich Off Education, the December 2025 event provided Memphis area educators with a casual space to unwind, eat, drink, connect, & celebrate the end of the semester.

We're 1 day away from TECA PD with Yvette Blue. RSVP to gain a better understanding of Tier 1 Instruction, ask questions you've always wondered about, and learn best practices for your classroom. 🗓️ Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4:30 pm CT 📍 Mighty Network 🔗 tneca.org/events

TECA PD helps you earn PDP with nearly 20 recordings addressing a variety of topics, including: • Efficient Technology for the Modern Classroom • Résumé and Interview Tips • Preventing Teacher Burnout: Stress Management Strategies 💻 tneca.org/events