TEA Communications

TEA Communications shares information regarding programs, projects, and initiatives of the Texas Education Agency in support of the students, educators, parents, and communities all across the state. Media Relations is the agency's point of contact for members of the media seeking information concerning agency policy, state law, and issues affecting students and public education in Texas.

Executive Director of Communications 

• Tracy Young: tracy.young@tea.texas.gov  

Media Relations Staff 

• Jake Kobersky, Director of Media Relations: jacob.kobersky@tea.texas.gov
   
• Melissa Holmes, Media Relations Specialist: melissa.holmes@tea.texas.gov

News and Information

•  News releases are regularly posted on the web. 

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Social Media

• Follow TEA on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

• Explore #IAmTXEd - TEA's social media campaign intended to share the ongoing success stories of Texas teachers in the classroom.(https://tea.texas.gov/iamtxed) 

• Subscribe to TEA's RSS feeds.

• Follow TEA on YouTube.

Strategic Communications Staff

Stakeholder Engagement

• Kenneth Bordelon, Director of Stakeholder Strategy and Engagement: kenneth.bordelon@tea.texas.gov 

Creative and Production 

• Holly Satsky, Director of Creative and Production: holly.satsky@tea.texas.gov 
   
• Michael Godard, Web Administrator: michael.godard@tea.texas.gov
   
• Lisa Gouveia, Graphic Designer: lisa.gouveia@tea.texas.gov
   
• Peter Cowie, Multimedia Specialist: peter.cowie@tea.texas.gov