Today's Nominees for TAPP Officers

• My name is Matthew Mendez, an Ed. major (4-8 math specialist) and I'm running for the office of TAPP club president for the 2009-2010 school year. I have been an active member this year, attending meetings, posting on the blog, assisting with fundraisers, visiting conferences and sharing info with my classmates and ACCD peers. I hope this next year will be exciting, and I look forward to the following semesters. I will do all I can to help TAPP grow, motivate and inform members of opportunities and benefits to help them reach their educational goals.

• My name is George Pickering-Seba. I am writing you this letter in order to nominate myself for the office of presidency. I am a sophomore at San Antonio College with 61 hours completed. I have a 3.337 grade point average and am dedicated to greatly improving that average and myself. I would like to become the president of TAPP because I would enjoy the challenges that the position demands. I am an individual that constantly seeks to challenge myself; I abhor boring activities or doing things that are not stimulating. For example, I have played the violin since I was in the sixth grade. This musical instrument requires much practice and never fails to entertain me. Finally, my pursuit of a college degree is further evidence of my desire to better myself. I have aspirations of obtaining a career and earning more money, all of which will be made possible through my dedicated scholastic efforts. Thank you for your time and consideration of my nomination for presidency.

• Hello Fellow Tapp Members! It's me Josey (TAPP historian Spring 09) , and I am really looking forward to another year with all of you! I am excited to see what my position for TAPP will be this coming year, as well as the club itself. I would like to start by nominating myself for TAPP Vice President, I feel that because last year was my first year with the club I would feel more comfortable taking a smaller role than jumping to President. My goals and participation for the club would not be any different because I will still try to give my best efforts into any events TAPP has going on. I love being a part of TAPP and enjoy the time spent being involved and surrounded by peers I can relate with. My interest in working with children in the future help keep me motivated to be productive and make my college experience the best I can. Along with my education goals, I have a wonderful family that give me great support with everything I do for school and will love to support me in any way. As Vice President I will promise to take full position when needed and will gladly give my best efforts, support, and help whenever possible. I look forward to seeing all of you and the upcoming year for our TAPP program!! Thank you!!

• My name is Silvia Jasso and I would like to apply for the Secretary position for the Teaching Academy Program Peers (T.A.P.P). Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my abilities. I'm am currently a clerk with the San Antonio Education Partnership Department. I am very good at organizing things and filing them accuratly. I have excellent communication skills and although I have never been in a leading position, it has been one of my passions since my high school days. I am currently working toward my Associate of Arts in Teaching and I hope to transfer to U.T.S.A to finish my Batchelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in English as a Second Language (E.S.L).