It is an honor to serve as your 15th president, and I do so with a clear mission—to lead with purpose, strategy, and unity. This is not just a title; it is a call to action.

Our work is too important, and our time is now. The Texas Alliance of Black School Educators is built on action, leadership, and the belief that when we come together with purpose, there is nothing we can’t accomplish.

As your 15^th president, I am not here to stand on the sidelines. I am in the work with you—shoulder to shoulder, leading with intention, and pushing forward with a team that understands the power of unity. Let’s be real: if you are not in the work, you’re in the way.

In this season of leadership, we will focus on collective strength—leveraging the power of every educator, administrator, and advocate in our network. No one succeeds alone. Every role, every voice, and every effort matter in the work ahead. If we truly believe in our mission, we must move beyond words and into action.

This is not the time for hesitation or half-commitments. We need bold leaders, dedicated educators, and fearless advocates who are ready to make an impact. Every role matters. Every action counts.

TABSE has always been a force for change, but our impact depends on every member playing their part. We are not waiting for solutions—we are creating them. We are not asking for a seat at the table—we are building our own. We are not standing still—we are moving forward, together.

So, the question is—are you in?

This is our moment to organize, elevate our voices, and create the change our students deserve. Together, we move forward. Together, we lead. Together, we WIN.

Now, Here’s What You Can Do Today:

• Reach out to me at President@tabse.net, and I will connect you with a member of our team.
• Join your local affiliate—our local presidents are ready to welcome and engage with you.
• Step up and take action—we don’t need spectators. We need builders, doers, advocates, and warriors for education.

Are you in the work?

• Are you mentoring the next generation of educators?
• Are you ensuring our students are prepared for success beyond the classroom?
• Are you using your voice in the rooms where decisions are made?

I am calling on each and every one of you to commit—not just in words, but in action.

• If you are a veteran in this field, reach back and mentor someone new.
• If you are an emerging leader, seek out the wisdom of those who have paved the way.
• If you see an issue that needs change, don’t wait—organize, strategize, and act!

This is our time. This is our call to action. Let’s move forward, together.

Dr. DarWIN Prater Spiller
President, Texas Alliance of Black School Educators