History
TRAFLES
Fun Facts 1
Competitions
Fun Facts 2
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When was TAFE founded?

1984

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What does TRAFLES stand for

Teaching, Recreation, Appreciation, Fundraising, Leadership, Educational Awareness, Service

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What are the names of the Area 11 Officers

Reese, Jaide, Gabby, Elise, Katelyn

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What is the difference between a contest and a competition?

A competition involves direct rivalry among participants for top ranks, while a contest is scored against a rubric, allowing multiple participants to achieve a top score based on a set standard.

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What are the official TAFE colors?

Royal Blue and Red

200

Who is the State Director of TAFE

Monica Oliver

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This TRAFLES activity involves joining activities to show gratitude and make a difference for faculty members.

What is Appreciation? 

200

What is the name of our Area Coordinator and how many areas is she in charge of?

Ann Grimes, 2 (Area 6 and 11) 

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How many contest/competition can a member compete in at area and state?

3

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What are the 5 different grade categories you might compete in?

Middle School, Junior varsity (9-10), Varsity (11-12), Collegiate, Special Edition

300

What is the TAFE motto?

The Hope for Tomorrow 

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This TRAFLES activity focuses on developing essential skills like problem-solving, communication, and decision making.

What is Leadership?

300

Which area has the most competitors??

Area 11

300

What competition requires a 4-6 page research paper and an interactive session including a slideshow.

Researching Learning Challenges

300

Where will Nationals take place this year?

Portland, Oregon 

400

What is the parent organization of TAFE?

Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP)?

400

This TRAFLES activity involves learning about educational issues and various methodologies.

What is Educational Awareness? 

400

How many CTSOs are recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

9

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Which 4 contests advance to Nationals??

Interactive Bulletin Board (Elementary), Interactive Bulletin Board (MS/HS), Project Visualize (Service), and Teacher Created Materials

400

What are the names of the State Officers?

Josiah, Jasmon, Peyton, April

500

Who is the most notable founding member of TAFE?

Dr. Carroll Thomas 

500

This TRAFLES activity emphasizes the importance of a work-life balance and building team spirit among peers.

What is recreation? 

500

What is the TAFE Pledge?

As a TAFE member, I hereby pledge to promote positive attitudes regarding all noble aspects of education, to acknowledge the challenging role of the teaching profession, and to provide service and leadership within my school and community.

500

How many contest/competitions can a TAFE member chose from?

39

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Where is the TAFE State Office located?

Austin, TX

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