Ashley Washington
PAABSE PRESIDENT
President's Address
“Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.”
~Michelle Obama
Creating opportunities to empower our youth is the platform on which the Plano Area Alliance of Black School Educators stands. As we embark on the upcoming school year, it is with great pride, privilege , and reverence that I stand on the shoulders before me, to serve as the President of the Plano Area Alliance of Black School Educators. It is truly my hope that through our work, PAABSE will pave the way for the next generation to “Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.”
PAABSE is a local affiliate, which is governed by our state affiliate – the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE), and our national affiliate – the National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE). The focus of the executive board will continue to align with TABSE Big 5 Strategic Priorities and Outcomes which are:
- Priority 1: African American Student Achievement in STEM ( Math and Science), Early Education and Eliminating the Achievement Gap
- Priority 2: Promote Employment, Recruitment, and Career Development
- Priority 3: Provide State Recognition for African American Students and Educators of African American Students
- Priority 4: Take Actions to Influence Legislation and Educational Policy
- Priority 5: Focus on the Development of Effective Leaders
PAABSE is for educators who are focused on overcoming the low levels of performance for our children
PAABSE is for educators who are determined to create an efficacious spaces that encourage students to strive for excellence
PAABSE is for educators who are hopeful for the futures of our African American students.
PAABSE is for educators who are empowered to be the catalyst that bring about change.
We boldly and proudly do the work necessary to continue the unfinished legacy of our ancestors and founders. We are focused, determined, hopeful and empowered to uplift our African American children and communities. We ask you and we welcome you to join us as we make a difference in the lives of the many children and families we serve.
Ashley Washington
PAABSE President
