Texas Industrial
Vocational Association

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Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and cherished moments. May the coming year bring you peace and prosperity.
Happy holidays from the Executive Board and staff!

Congratulations to Victoria Robertson

Victoria was chosen as the 2025 Texas Career & Technical Educator of the Year. Victoria is a dedicated cosmetology instructor from Groveton, Texas, who passionately supports her students’ growth and success. A graduate of the same high school where she now teaches, Victoria leads the cosmetology program with a commitment to excellence, inspired by her former mentor. She has successfully overseen the licensing of nine students, facilitating enriching experiences like industry trips and competitions. Victoria emphasizes community service and strives to instill the joy of giving back in her students. Her dedication to education empowers her students to achieve their goals and pursue successful careers with minimal debt.

Best of luck to Victoria as she advances to the ACTE Region IV level of Educator of the Year in Oklahoma City in April 2025! Her dedication and impact as an educator are truly inspiring. You’ve got this, Victoria!

Our Mission

To ensure the impact and advancement of Career and Technical Education in Texas, TIVA is committed to: Providing cutting edge, robust professional development and instructional mentorship; promoting visionary leadership development and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels that enrich the lives of all learners; and cultivating a customizable experience that embodies service, industry partnerships, community, and best practices in curriculum and instruction.

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Our Vision

Empowering Career and Technical Educators to develop innovative, relevant programs that embody excellence, instill lifelong learning, and promote economic and professional readiness for all students.

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TIVA membership is an asset. As a TIVA member you can become a part of the establishment of standards and lobbying efforts for Career and Technical Education as well as creating opportunities for students, teachers and industry professionals. TIVA is a proactive force with a variety of programs to meet the professional needs of its members.

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