Thank You, Andy Members express gratitude for this TSRPA legend

For more than 10 years, former TSPRA member Andy Welch has written two weekly editions of TSPRA’s EduLege, which has provided members with a detailed overview of education news from around the state and country. It is an invaluable resource for TPSRA throughout the year and doubly so when the Texas Legislature is meeting in Austin. In all, Andy has written close to 1,000 issues. Here, TSPRA members express their extremem gratitude for his decade of service. For his hard work and dedication, he was recognized as the Key Communicator in 2021. Andy will retired at the end of June 2022.

Thank you, Andy, for your years of service. You’re expertise and thoughtful reporting have been a rich resource for everyone in our organization. We will miss you!

Andy has been a wonderful mentor and friend. His work with EduLege has served as an amazing resource for me, helping me to understand oftentimes difficult yet critical legislation and news impacting our schools. His insight and perspective are unparalleled. Andy will be truly missed. Marco Alvarado Executive Director of Communications & Community Relations Lake Travis ISD

When I see an EduLege alert pop up in my inbox, I get a little adrenaline rush flowing. The reason? Working in a small town on the Texas-Mexico border, I rarely hear anything going on at the big city on the hill. I feel like a true insider after reading Andy's guidance. He has helped me stay on guard for important issues I had no idea would impact our district. He helps me seem like I'm in the loop and part of a much larger team of advocates working to protect the interests of students and public education. Thank you, Andy for the clear care you put into crafting these important beacons of hope and insight for us TSPRAns! Helen J. Escobar Coordinator of Public Relations Roma Independent School District

The caliber of work that Andy has provided over the years has been instrumental in giving TSPRAns up-to-date legislative insight always at the right time and especially when needed. We will truly miss his expertise and his minuteby-minute tracking of relevant education bills. Stephanie De los Santos Director or Marketing & Client engagement Harris County Department of Education

It was truly an honor to work with Andy during my time of the executive committee. His spirit and love for school PR were evident through his every action, and he will truly be missed as a part of the TSPRA family. I wish him well! Kristyn Cathey Director of Communications Goose Creek CISD

Andy masterfully briefed TSPRAns on everything we needed to know about how public education could be impacted by legislators and the full context of those decisions. We will truly miss his wisdom and wit. Christina Courson Executive Director of Communications & Community Services Lockhart ISD

Thank you to Andy for his dedication to keeping membership up to date on legislative matters and news topics. Your expertise has been so valuable, and you will be missed. Jenn Marshall-Higgins, CPC Director, Customer & Marketing Services/Technology Foundation ESC Region 12

We can’t thank Andy Welch enough for keeping TSPRANs apprised of crucial issues, legislative debates, and concerns that impact Texas public schools.

One of the benefits of being a TSPRA member is receiving Andy’s biweekly edition of EduLege Tracker in our Inboxes. Staying informed is a critically important part of our job and Andy’s EduLege Tracker kept us primed and educated. From the bottom of my heart, I thank Andy for contributing significantly to our association and to my personal success. Best wishes for a wonderful and long retirement. Veronica Castillon, APR Executive Director of Communications Laredo ISD