Streepey has led STEAM initiatives and classroom lessons for grades 5-8 at MIS and HPMS for the past two years and spent her first 14 years with HPISD as a math teacher. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the State Board for Education Certification and was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in 2019.
“This is a critical juncture for Texas teachers,” Streepey said. “We know that teachers are the single most important factor impacting student outcomes. Serving on the task force allows me to share perspectives on the issue from the lens of the classroom educator.”
TEA added additional teachers to the task force after the group's initial meeting. “It is imperative that we include the insights and recommendations of current classroom teachers as the task force works to identify strong recommendations that can address the staffing shortages facing school systems across Texas,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said. “This expansion strengthens the Task Force and includes more perspectives as we work to find far-reaching solutions to these challenges.”