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ASTEF MADE MY DREAM COME TRUE-RISA McCANN
In the time leading up the McAllen Convention and continuing on to the Denton Convention, ASTEF members have been making videos. These videos have been about the three purposes of ASTEF and the history of ASTEF. The Founding Directors’ memories of their roles in making the dream of ASTEF a reality has been a special treat  Now we would like to highlight the ways ASTEF has impacted our members’ and chapters’ lives. Has ASTEF made a difference in your life?  Here Risa McCann tells her story.
Please keep in mind, these videos were made with love and care by members across the state. Remember, that while we are professionals, we are not professional film makers. So please, overlook our imperfections and focus on our message. 
5TH ASTEF WEEKENDER IN HOUSTON OPENS FOR RESERVATIONS
  The ASTEF Houston Weekender, scheduled for April 16-18, 2021, is now open for reservations. Spring is a beautiful time of the year in Houston and members and guests will thoroughly enjoy this lovely, dynamic, and vibrant city. Plan to visit historic parts of Houston, celebrate her beauty and explore many unseen treasures of this major urban area. The Weekender will begin Friday night with a welcome dinner and conclude Sunday after lunch. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Non-DKG member guests are welcome. Click on button to download the Registration form. Please note the that registration form will download, not just open. Look at the bottom of your browser window to see the download bar. Click on the Flyer button to see more information about this Weekender
Thank you to YOU- the members- who help make ASTEF’s mission possible through your commitment to the advancement of ASTEF-Your Foundation.
MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE-THANKS FROM AN ASPIRING EDUCATOR
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This is Julianna Cavazos checking in with you. The grant helped me pay a large portion of my school fees and I was so thankful to receive it! I will be graduating on December 12th and finishing my last day of student teaching on December 18th.. it is a great feeling of accomplishment that I have finally made it to the finish line. I am very proud of myself and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me.
ASTEF RECOGNIZES CUMULATIVE DONORS
   As we approach the tenth birthday of the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation we would like to thank and honor our Cumulative Donors for their generous support over these past ten years 
​Click here to see the list of the Cumulative Donors by Areas who gave $500 or more from 2010 to July 15, 2020. Each donor received a special pin utilizing  the ASTEF Seal for the first time. We hope she will wear it proudly as it serves as a reminder of the good work being done throughout our State. 
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is
  • to provide funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas, and
  • to promote educational excellence for Texas students.

ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
​Donating to our foundation is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can give by using the Donate Now tab on the menu above or you can mail your contribution using the newly designed contribution forms found on the Forms tab.
 Your tax deductible contributions to ASTEF have impacted education, educators and students, in the Texas communities.
​Thank you for your donations and support.

​As a 501(c)(3) public charity, ASTEF provides funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and promotes educational excellence for Texas students.