President’s Message

Greetings TASPA Members! I hope that your 2021 is off to a good start. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout and preparations for a safe return to school gives us hope for a better tomorrow. Let us reflect on some of the unintended positive effects that have come from this health crisis.

Families have become closer since we have had to spend more time at home. Parents have had opportunities to really get to know their children. In the hustle and bustle of normal times, we often miss some memorable moments. Many parents have expressed appreciation for bonding experiences that would have been lost in the usual daily grind. It seems that our air is purer and skies clearer without the heavy emissions that come with daily commutes. Even though we have been physically separated, for the most part, this crisis has worked to bring us closer together than ever before. For instance, teachers and parents have increased their collaboration to make remote learning work. School leaders have had to join hands, figuratively, to develop ongoing responses to the ever changing health guidelines and to improving instructional technology needs both at school and at home. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as TASPA President for 2021. I have served on the TASPA Board since 2015 and have had the opportunity to serve with and meet outstanding HR professionals that provide great leadership and guidance not only on the Board, but within the organization as a whole. I would also like to recognize Dr. Lolly Guerra and Chandelle Crane for their excellent work in helping us through the challenges COVID-19 has brought to the organization. I am looking forward to this year being much safer and healthier. I am excited and hopeful that we may enjoy our Summer Conference face to face at the Kalahari Resort in July! Thank you again for all your hard work in your respective Districts and for your support as I embark as TASPA’s President for 2021.

Best Wishes,

Martha Carrasco

“Even though we have been physically separated...this crisis has worked to bring us closer together...”

Martha Carrasco is the 2021 TASPA President. She is the Chief Human Resources Officer in Canutillo ISD.