The 11th Annual Conference of the Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education was held at Texas A&M University on April 27-28. The keynote addresses from Drs. Geneva Gay and Valerie Pang inspired and engaged participants. Next year's conference will take place at Texas State University-San Marcos under the theme of exploring multicultural education connections and challenges globally. Three new board members were elected and the immediate past president was elected as the director for the region, which will advocate for underserved students in multicultural education.

1. The Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
2012-2013
Board of Directors
Conference Overview
President The 11th Annual Conference of the Texas Chapter of the National
Donald R. Collins Association for Multicultural Education convened April 27th and 28th at Texas
Prairie View A&M University
A&M University, College Station, Texas.
President-Elect Dr. Geneva Gay and Dr. Valerie Pang
Diana Linn Addressed Texas NAME Conference Participants
Texas A&M International University
Treasurer
Patricia Larke
Founding Member
Texas A&M University
Parliamentarian
Sandra Mayo
Texas State University-San Marcos
At-Large Board Members The keynote addresses of Drs. Geneva Gay and Valerie Pang were the
& Other Officers highlight of the 11th Annual Conference. Audience members were enthralled and
inspired as Dr. Pang demonstrated a premier model of a caring-centered approach
Mary Frances Agnello
Texas Tech University to multicultural education.
Pamela Melcher Dr. Gay’s presentation of the challenges of reframing the dialogue of the
Retired Educator-Aldine ISD ideal that is multicultural education captivated participants and encouraged all to
Alicia Moore engage in conversations that lead to action for social justice. True to the ideals of
Southwestern University engagement, these renowned equity and social justice scholar-advocates interacted
Kay Norman
with conference participants throughout the breakout sessions.
Prairie View A&M University This year an educator discussion panel led by founding member, Dr.
Augustina Reyes
Patricia Larke, ignited conversations for next year’s conference and theme.
University of Houston
Mackie Spradley
Dallas Independent School District
Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson
Texas A&M University
Secretary
Nina Jo Saint
Texas A&M University
Immediate Past President &
Region VI Director
E. L. Walter-Sullivan
Prairie View A&M University
Seated: Dr. Patricia Larke-TX-NAME Founding Member, Dr. Augustina Reyes, Mrs. Georgia Hamilton-
Wiltz, Dr. Archie Blanson, Mr. Patrick Huff, Dr. Gaile Cannella, Dr. Kay Norman & Dr. Bradley Scott
Standing: Dr. Donald R. Collins-2012-2013 TX-NAME President, Ms. Nina Jo Saint, Dr. E.L. Walter-
Sullivan-NAME Region 6 Director, Mrs. Mackie Spradley, Dr. Diana Linn, Dr. Sandra Mayo, Dr. Gwen
Webb-Hasan, and Dr. Alicia Moore

2. The Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education
Next year’s conference will be held on the beautiful campus of Texas State University-San
Marcos. As we unite under the umbrella of multicultural education, our theme, A Global Odyssey:
Exploring Our Multicultural Education Connections & Challenges, is sure to evoke energized dialogue
and research that will explore issues related to equity and social justice. During this year’s conference, the
TX-NAME website (www.txname.org) was unveiled. Although currently under construction, notices and
information regarding the 12th Annual Conference at Texas State University-San Marcos will be posted.
Also, the organization celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the National FORUM Journal. TX-
NAME has sponsored the National FORUM of Multicultural Issues Journal for the past three years. In
addition to capturing the scholarship of papers presented at the Annual Conference, the Journal exemplifies
the vision of Texas NAME that all students have full and fair participation in a just society.
Dr. Patricia Larke prepares to present award to FORUM Journal Founder & Dr. William A. Kritsonis,
Journal Founder, poses with Dr. Green of Memphis State University.
As this was an election year, we welcomed three new Board members, Pamela Melcher, Kay
Norman, and Augustina Reyes. Also, our Immediate Past President, E.L. Walter-Sullivan, was elected the
Director for NAME Region VI (AR, LA., NM, OK, and TX) and member of the National Board. While
commenting on the appointment, Dr. Marcia Shelton titled Region VI as TALON (Texas, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico). She aptly stated, “It succinctly captures what we do in a word;
soar like eagles and reach out with our talons to share our talents, scholarship and best practices to better
advocate for the unserved and underserved on matters relative to NAME.”
We, the Texas Chapter of NAME under the leadership of our Board and President-Dr. Donald R.
Collins, believe that we are poised to become a force for multicultural education in this region.
We hope to see you all next year in San Marcos!
Humbly Submitted,
Earnestyne L. Walter-Sullivan, Ph.D.
Region VI Director &
Immediate Past-President, Texas Chapter
National Association for Multicultural Education