Governor Appoints Four to SBEC’s Board
Gov. Abbott on Monday (April 28) announced four appointments to SBEC’s board for terms expiring (except as noted) on Feb. 1, 2031.
- Reappointed for a new term:
- Wanda “Jean” Streepey (Dallas) is a Highland Park ISD high school business teacher and is SBEC’s current board chair.
- Wanda “Jean” Streepey (Dallas) is a Highland Park ISD high school business teacher and is SBEC’s current board chair.
- New to the board:
- Adam Booth (Leander) is a third grade teacher at Valor Education charter school.
- Tara Turk-Zaafran (Houston) is a former vice principal at Houston’s ILM Academy (an Islamic private school) — and has experience teaching biology and chemistry in Texas and Florida public and private schools.
- Latisha Andrews (Houston) is Beta Academy Charter School’s founder, CEO and superintendent, for a term expiring Feb. 1, 2029.
- Adam Booth (Leander) is a third grade teacher at Valor Education charter school.
The appointments are subject to Texas Senate confirmation.
