Need an idea for an ASTEF program or a slideshow for your chapter to celebrate and learn more about ASTEF, look on the Resource page for some great ideas.
The ASTEF Board of Directors would like to congratulate the winning applicants of an Aspiring Educator grant! Their dedication to shaping future generations is inspiring, and this grant will help ease their financial path as they pursue their passion. We are excited to see the impact they will make in classrooms and communities. You can find more details about the Aspiring Educator grant on the ASTEF website under the FORMS tab. It is not too soon to be looking for future applicants. Click here to go to the list of Aspiring Educators for the 2026-27 school year.
The TSO Unifying Project for each regional conference in June will benefit ASTEF. Our theme for the unifying project is ACT: Invest in Education. ALL TSO members are members of ASTEF. The money collected with this fundraiser goes directly to ASTEF Project Stipends and Aspiring Educator fund. Hopefully you, your chapter, or someone you know has benefited from one of these grants. We hope that each attendee will contribute at least $5.00. Each luncheon table will have a red collection bag so the attendees will be able to drop their money into the bag. This collection reinforces the ASTEF mission of providing funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and providing educational excellence for Texas students. We are asking that members bring cash for their donation, but they may write a check. Checks must be made payable to the chapter handling the regional conference money. If you are unable to attend your regional conference, please consider sending your donation with a friend. ASTEF challenges you to take the Red Bag Challenge again this year and make a meaningful impact by giving to this fundraiser.
Unlock new opportunities with ASTEF! During the Regional Conferences, this engaging breakout session will give attendees a closer look at the wide range of grants and stipends available to support educational and professional growth. Participants will learn how to access funding, navigate the application process, and maximize available resources on the ASTEF webpage. Don't miss this chance to invest in your and your chapter's future or help a woman become an educator. Discover how ASTEF can help turn your dreams into reality when applying for money. ASTEF has money to give away to members, to chapters, and to Aspiring Educators! Make plans to attend this informative breakout session. See you June 20!
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Hey, Girlfriend!
I wish I could give you spectacular news from our latest ASTEF Board Zoom, but it was a rather calm meeting. Psycho Suzy wasn’t wearing a pith helmet or any kind of head covering. She might have had on a tutu–wouldn’t put it past her–but it’s hard to tell on Zoom. She didn’t go in and out. She wasn’t delulu at all. Weird! And our sweet wunderkind techy girl didn’t pull any tech rabbits out of the hat that I could see. Boring! But hang on; I have good news about regional conferences. Have you registered for our regional conference? If you need help, I can do it for you. You need to go with me, girl! It’s going to be so fun! In our Zoom meeting we talked about getting the red bags (AKA money holders) for the tables, decorations for the scrapbook table, and who’s presenting about ASTEF at each conference. We found out that project stipends and Aspiring Educator grants will be awarded at each conference. That’s all hush hush, so I have no clue whether our chapter will get anything. Fingers crossed! I think the most exciting new thing at this year’s conferences is the launch of our PAD Pals to work alongside us. Let’s go down Memory Lane for a while. Do you remember Sister Persephone Prosper from our church in the hood? She was in the choir, but Sister PP couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. Her favorite hymn was “Have Thine OwnHey Girlfriend Way, Lord,” and she would belt it out every Sunday if the choir director couldn’t stop her. What Sister PP loved the most about that song was it mentions a potter; she yearned to be a potter. For the full Hey Girlfriend article click here 
Below is a button for the updated ASTEF Brochure. It has information and photos from the Denton Convention.
Download the file. Then you can share it with your chapter as a digital file. You can also print copies to share when you are informing people about ASTEF activities. |
ASTEF Directors would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the 2025 convention and participated in our events. Thank you to all the members who sent gift cards, baskets, and participated in other fundraising ASTEF activities.
In 2025, ASTEF has
Use the button above to contribute to any of the ASTEF funds - Projects/Aspiring Educators, Leadership, or Scholarship using your credit card or PayPal account. Use the drop down menu after clicking on the Donate button to select the fund of your choice. These donations can be a one-time gift or a recurring donation. Donors can choose to cover the credit card fee. Example: A $10.00 donation has a $0.70 fee. By choosing the “add the fee” option, the donor has sent a $10.70 donation and ASTEF will receive the full $10.00 donation.
We received all Mid-Year/End of Year Reports and have updated the slide show. It has gotten longer with all the reports. Please watch the whole slide show to enjoy ALL the great projects our stipend winners have taken on to support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and to promote educational excellence for Texas students. Click here to see the slideshow.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
- 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.
2025-27 ASTEF THEME: DREAM BIG & ACT
2025-27 ASTEF Biennium Goals
A - Advance our mission as a Foundation by taking risks to strengthen and move forward with purpose, Aspire to excellence in all we do by setting high standards and pursuing them with intention, and Acknowledge the value of every member and celebrate contributions big and small.
C - Connect with members, Cultivate leadership, skills, and relationships that will carry our mission forward. Connect through events, projects, and shared experiences that build community.
T - Transform through innovation with fresh ideas and creative solutions that help us grow, adapt, and make an even greater impact and Take action on ideas and turn them into tangible results.
2025-27 ASTEF Biennium Goals
A - Advance our mission as a Foundation by taking risks to strengthen and move forward with purpose, Aspire to excellence in all we do by setting high standards and pursuing them with intention, and Acknowledge the value of every member and celebrate contributions big and small.
C - Connect with members, Cultivate leadership, skills, and relationships that will carry our mission forward. Connect through events, projects, and shared experiences that build community.
T - Transform through innovation with fresh ideas and creative solutions that help us grow, adapt, and make an even greater impact and Take action on ideas and turn them into tangible results.
Donating to our foundation is easy and only takes a few minutes. Quick ways to donate to ASTEF are:
- Donate button: Use the button below to contribute to any of the ASTEF funds - Projects/Aspiring Educators, Leadership, or Scholarship using your credit card or PayPal account. Use the drop down menu after clicking on the Donate button to select the fund of your choice. These donations can be a one-time gift or a recurring donation. Donors can choose to cover the credit card fee. Example: A $10.00 donation has a $0.70 fee. By choosing the “add the fee” option, the donor has sent a $10.70 donation and ASTEF will receive the full $10.00 donation.
- Use the Contribution Forms found on the Invest in Education page or the Forms Page to contribute by check to the fund of your choice (Scholarship, Leadership or Projects)
- Contribution Forms also give you the opportunity to designate the contribution as a memorial, honorarium or chapter contribution for convention recognition.
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.