Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA)

ASTA was excited to attend the APSRC Spark Symposium at the beautiful new North Little Rock Event Center today! What a great opportunity to connect with Arkansas educators, leaders, and organizations who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and growth in education.

🍳Breakfast with the Chaffin Middle School Cougars in Ft. Smith!🐾 We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and commitment these teachers show every single day as they make a lasting difference in the lives of students. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ASTAStrong #LoveTeaching

Chick-fil-A for the win! ASTA had a blast treating the amazing teachers at Huntsville Middle School to a breakfast spread and fresh fruit this Teacher Appreciation Week. You all deserve it and so much more! 💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ArkansasStateTeachersAssociation #ASTA

The Arkansas State Teachers Association is proud to recognize Dr. Brandy Howell of Murrell Taylor Elementary in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District as the winner of our ASTA Principal Contest!

Enter the ASTA TAW DRAWING!🥳 forms.gle/BNtgmiJiUpMBH1…

EDUCATORS DO HARD THINGS! Teachers, help us celebrate one of our own. Join us in congratulating Cabot teacher, Courtney Shepherd, on running the BOSTON MARATHON! 💙💛

Congratulations to Huntsville Assistant Principal, Mrs. Sarah Downum, on being recognized as a finalist in the ASTA Assistant Principal Contest!❤️

Congratulations to Ashleigh Castles at Ray and Phyllis Simon Middle School in Conway! ASTA was proud to partner with the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group to recognize and reward outstanding interventionists who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

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Kicking off Month of the Military Child, Arkansas proudly supports 240+ Purple Star Schools. 🇺🇸⭐️ We’re proud of ASTA Senior Advocacy Fellow Jessica Saum for helping bring this important work to the forefront.

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Registration is now open for elevateED 2026, ASTA’s annual conference designed to equip, encourage, and empower educators across Arkansas. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tyler Tarver!🥳 Earn 6 hours of PD FREE for the first 250 registrants #elevateED #ArkansasEducators #ASTAStrong

We had the joy of honoring TERRI CORNETT, High School Counselor at Mt Vernon-Enola High School, for her outstanding dedication to students, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to academic success, emotional well being, and a positive school culture.💙

Member Leader Monday shoutout to ASTA’s newest Member Leader, Milena Hylle of Wynne Primary! ❤️ Want to learn more about becoming a Member Leader? Email us at info@astapro.org.

Concluding Love Teaching Week with Nettleton Jr. High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Mandi Barham!🥳 Thank you for the heart, dedication, and real-life skills you pour into your students every single day. #ASTA #LoveTeachingWeek

ASTA was happy to celebrate Mrs. Cheryl Ward for Love Teaching Week with a basket of goodies!💙 Mrs. Ward is a dedicated 4th grade teacher and was named Happy Hallow Teacher of the Year in 2025, nominated by her peers. #LoveTeachingWeek #TeacherAppreciation #ASTA

Celebrating Love Teaching Week with the amazing Misty Cates at Apple Glen Elementary in Bentonville Public Schools! ASTA appreciates your dedication, expertise, and heart for students. 💙🍏

CONGRATULATIONS to Remona Reitz, Math Coach at Cato Elementary (PCSSD), recipient of an Arkansas State Teachers Association scholarship! Remona’s dedication to strengthening math instruction and supporting both students and teachers makes a lasting impact on her students. #ASTA

Advocacy Fellow Monique Norman is sharing why she believes in the power of ASTA membership!❤️ Join the ASTA for just $19.50 per month and stand with thousands of school employees across our state. astapro.org Professional. Protected. Empowered. #ASTAStrong #JoinASTA