Member Spotlight

KRISTA MARX ELGIN ISD

Now in her 33rd year in Education, Krista considers herself triply blessed: Her 16 years in the classroom were exactly where she was supposed to be… as were her 11 years in campus leadership and teacher support … and as are now her 5 years and counting in Human Resources/Capital. It came as no surprise during her pHCLE training and assessment, that Culture and Total Rewards were her strong suit. In addition to her 31+ years of service to Elgin ISD, Krista is very active in her community through the Elgin Main Street Board, Downtown Elgin

Inc, and the Elgin Arts Association as well as globally in the fight against “stupid cancer” via Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. Krista’s anchors are her small but mighty extended family, her friends, and her faith.

“I have served as an active member in our District 3 TASPA. Additionally, I’ve been a part of both the scholarship and conference committees (and give thanks regularly for the incredible team that is TASPA leadership).”

ADVICE TO THOSE NEW TO HR?

“There will NEVER be a dull moment! Remember you’re here for the HUMANS and it will all be good. I came to HR after 27 years on a campus (first as a teacher, then as a part of campus leadership) and have long said that there are no easy jobs in education. My 5 years in HR have certainly reaffirmed this, but they’ve also reaffirmed the second part of that belief: there are no jobs more rewarding than those in education.”

CURRENT CHALLENGES IN YOUR DISTRICT?

“Oh goodness. Like everyone, we have a shortage of substitutes and difficulties filling our support staff positions. Additionally, we are on the cusp of a population explosion in our district and community and are feeling the effects. Growing gains and growing pains: It’s a package deal, but it’s also so very worthwhile.”

HOW HAS TASPA BENEFITED YOU?

“Quite honestly, I do not know where I would be in my understanding and service in Human Resources/ Capital if it were not for TASPA. The educational opportunities available through our conferences and newsletters are numerous and the benefits are beyond measure.”