Darlene Breaux, HCDE Director of Research and Evaluation, was recently selected by the Texas Association of School Boards for the Leadership TASB class of 2021.

Breaux, who serves her community as vice president and policy committee chair for the Alief Independent School District Board of Trustees, was among 26 school board members statewide selected for the leadership program.

As she completes the required elements of study and service, she will earn the “Master Trustee” designation next year. Trustees in the group represent school districts of all sizes.

Each Leadership TASB session has a unique theme that builds on the previous session and features nationally recognized experts in the fields of leadership develop and education. Members also complete extended learning assignments.

Breaux joined HCDE in 2016 and leads the research division which serves HCDE divisions and supports local school districts.

Leadership TASB has more than 900 graduates to date since its inception in 1993. TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local Texas school boards.