Awards
TACTE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Leadership Award may be given annually to someone who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the organization and who is deserving of TACTE recognition for significant contributions to the educator preparation process in Texas.
Dr. DeAnna Jenkins is the recipient of the
2022-2023 TACTE Annual Leadership Award
JOYCE HARDIN SERVICE AWARD
The Joyce Hardin Service award is presented annually for outstanding service to TACTE and the education profession. Hardin was the former Executive Director of TACTE. Previously, she was the dean of the college of education at Lubbock Christian University.
Dr. Neva Cramer is the recipient of the
2022-2023 Joyce Hardin Award
ROBERT B. HOWSAM AWARD
The Robert B. Howsam Award is presented, on occasion, to a deserving individual who has: demonstrated leadership at the state and national levels; has a high level of collegial respect and admiration; is creative, innovative, and has made significant contributions to education; has a long and continuing dedication to education; and has a history of scholarly research, publishing, or exemplary teaching. Robert B. Howsam, who was a former dean of the Colege of Education-University of Houston, was an acknowledged leader in education for many years and enjoyed a national and international reputation He was best known for his advocacy of Competency Based Teacher Education, his dynamic leadership as a dean, and for his commitment to excellence in the preparation of educational professionals in Texas and the nation.