CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Deadline: MAY 31, 2013
The commissioner of DSHS requests your assistance in identifying applicants for a four-year membership on the Texas School health Advisory Committee to fill four vacancies beginning July 1, 2014. Two vacancies are in the parent category and one each additional vacancy in the organization/agency and physician categories are available. The purpose of the TSHAC is ; “…to provided assistance to the State health Services council in establishing a leadership role for DSHS in support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services.” If you wish to be considered for membership, click on the links that follow for instructions on applying and to download an application; or, contact Ellen Smith at ellen.smith@dshs.state.tx.us.
Instructions letter
Application
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Membership - 2012-2013
Membership - 2012-2013
Appointed Members:
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City
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Category
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Term Expires
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Sue Beatty
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El Paso |
Organization/Agency
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2014
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Rhonda Carr, RD, LD, CDE
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Midland |
Parent
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2014
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Mariam Chacko, MD
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Houston |
Physician
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2014
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| William Coon |
El Paso |
Parent |
2016 |
Bob Conlon, PhD, LSSP
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Sugar Land |
Counselor
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2016
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Assistant Presiding Officer:
Wrennah Gabbert, RN, PhD, CPNP, FNP-BC
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El Paso |
Organization/Agency
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2016
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Presiding Officer:
Jan Hungate, EdD
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West |
School Administrator |
2016
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| Carmela James, EdD, CSC |
Pasadena |
School Administrator |
2016 |
| Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH |
Austin |
Organization/Agency |
2016 |
| Joan Guerin Lavis, MBA |
El Paso |
Parent |
2014 |
| Cathy Marsh, RN |
Burleson |
Registered Nurse |
2016 |
| Tamalyn Neuendorff |
Columbus |
Physical Educator |
2016 |
Kelly Reed-Hirsch, MPH, CHES
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Houston |
Organization/Agency
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2016 |
| Becky Rendon, RN |
San Antonio |
Parent |
2016 |
Dora Rivas, MS, RD, LD, SFNS
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Dallas |
Nutritionist
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2016
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Linda Seewald, MSEd
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San Antonio |
Health Educator
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2016
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| Jill Stover |
Lake Dallas |
Parent |
2016 |
Required Members by Law:
Texas Education Agency Representative:
Barney Fudge, Statewide Coordinator for Health and Safety
Texas Department of Agriculture Representative: Melissa Dozier, Food and Policy Liaison
Required Members by Rule:
Texas Department State Health Services Representative: Anita Wheeler-Hill, M.S.N., R.N. Coordinator, School Health Program
Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness Representative: Jeffrey A. Ross, D.P.M., FACFAS Executive Committee Member
TSHAC Staff Contact:
Ellen Smith, Information Specialist
School Health Program
Texas Department State Health Services
email Ellen Smith
512-776-2140
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MEMBERSHIP PROCESS
Members are appointed by the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services upon review by the Executive Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. Members serve four-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. A call for applications for membership is disseminated when there is a vacancy. Those applicants meeting required criteria are sent to a review committee. The review committee recommendations are sent to the commissioner for approval.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
It is required that all eight components of a coordinated school health program be represented by members of the committee. Additionally, consideration is given during the selection process that the membership reflects the geographic, ethnic, racial and gender diversity of our state, has a broad knowledge base, proven long term experience, world view skills, leadership abilities and a passion to carry out the TSHAC mission. The criteria for membership is attached here:  TSHAC_Membership_Criteria (39K)
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