Dr. Joseph Alvin Drayton was born on May 24, 1941, to Eugene Drayton and Imogene Jackson Drayton in Longview, Texas. The family later moved to Tyler, Texas. Joseph began his formal education in Tyler, Texas where he graduated from Emmit Scott High School in 1959 Committed to making his mark as the sixth member of the Jackson clan to receive a degree from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), he went on to attend Texas College. It was there that he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, eventually becoming a life member while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education at Texas Southern University and earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Dr. Drayton enjoyed a distinguished career as an educator. He served in many capacities including public school teacher, School Administrator, Project Director, Assistant Superintendent and District Superintendent. He also served as field services supervisor for university students. His professional career began initially in Galena Park ISD, but he later transitioned to Houston ISD where he spent the majority of his career.

Dr. Drayton was Past President of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), 1997- 1999 and a founding member and Past President of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) 1988-1994. Locally, he enjoyed affiliation with the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE). He received many awards during his lifetime including NABSE’s most prestigious award, the President’s Award, HAABSE’s Living Legend Award, the George T. Nelson Harris County Council of Organizations Lifetime Achievement Award for Education, TABSE’s Appreciation of Dedication Award and the Boy Scout’s Silver Beaver Award.

Dr. Drayton was an advocate for organ donation. During the early years after heart transplant surgery, he accepted many speaking engagements in an effort to tell his story and encourage others to become organ donors. A heart transplant added 20 years to his life—years that he never took for granted. At the end of life, it was his request that his organs be donated to Life Gift. God transitioned Joseph from time to eternity on July 11, 2017. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Beverly-Cashaw Drayton; son, Marcus Keith Drayton several other family members and friends.

The 50th Annual NABSE National Conference convened on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in National Harbor, Maryland at the Gaylord National Resort& Convention Center. A reported 1,500 conference attendees were on hand for an exciting and educational conference. The four day conference had something for everyone that stimulated their educator minds and presented information that will benefit educators in their work environments.

Congratulations to Dr. LaTonya Goffney, NABSE President-Elect & conference chairperson, along with the entire conference planning committee members and volunteers for an outstanding program from start to finish.

Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center atrium view

The 2022 NABSEF Emma Epps Golf Tournament attracted approximately 40 golfers for an enjoyable afternoon of fun, sun and golfing. Participating golfers had excellent weather and facilities. Several golfers won awards for their golfing prowess, but everyone had a great time with colleagues on the course.

Begin making plans now to register for the 38th Annual TABSE State Conference Golf Tournament. The conference will be held February 15 - 19, 2023, at Horseshoe Bay Resort, in Horseshoe Bay, Texas outside of Austin, Texas. Registration is now open and can be found online at TABSE.net.

On Wednesday morning, approximately 50 educators participated in the College Visit Tour. Howard University and University of District of Columbia, (U of DC) were campuses visited. Along with the campus tours, guests were provided with lunch during the day long campus visits.

On Wednesday, November 30th, approximately 400 conference registrants attended a Black Tie event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Participants toured the museum and were treated to dinner, prior to dancing the night away during this private event.

NABSE Exhibit Area

Numerous vendors were located in the sprawling exhibit area to provide service and information to the conferees. Educational and technical vendors made up the majority of the conference vendors, however several clothing, apparel and health related services were featured.

The first plenary meeting kicked off the official start of the conference. President Dr. Nardis King and President-Elect Dr. LaTonya Goffney welcomed everyone prior to the speakers and student entertainment beginning on Thursday, December 1st.

Registration and logistics made navigation easy for conference attendees.

The Texas breakfast began the Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. A large contingency of TABSE members were in attendance, along with visitors including NABSE past presidents Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill, Bernard Hamilton, NABSE Executive Director, Dr. Fadhilika Atiba-Weza, and members of the Nova Scotia, Canada alliance. Texas minds and bodies were nourished as the day was begun with prayer and breakfast.

Delegate Assembly meetings were scheduled on Thursday and again on Saturday. The Delegate Assembly meetings are the business meetings of the organization. All registered conference attendees are conference delegates and are encouraged to attend the meetings to hear and discuss NABSE business. All matters to be voted on are discussed and voted on by the total membership in attendance.

On Saturday evening the Awards Banquet featured entertainment, award presentations, a meal and induction of new NABSE representatives. Numerous students were recipients of scholarships presented to them in person, to the applause and encouragement of the assembled attendees. Financial gifts were both given and received by NABSE during the evening activities.

The following is a listing of the 2022 NABSE Student Scholarship Sponsors

The Mitchell Group

Public Consulting Group

J. Michael Rush Collegiate Scholarship Foundation

T-Mobile

Discovery Education

Elections are open to select the following TABSE Executive Board positions for two-year terms. Positions to be elected are: President-Elect, Financial Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, Historian and Chaplain. Voting will conclude during the Annual TABSE State Conference in February. Electronic ballots are being sent to all current dues paid TABSE members in early January 2023.

Registration is Open. TABSE Affiliates are requested to register two people per Affiliate and TABSE will pay one night's stay at the Doubletree Hotel.

Please see TEPI and hotel Registration instructions below;
https://tabse.net/tepi/conference-registration/

Hotel information for TEPI
Doubletree Hotel
6505 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=AUSLNDT&groupCode=CDTTAE&arrivaldate=2023-01-27&departuredate=2023-01-29&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

The 38th Annual TABSE State Conference will convene February 15-19, 2023 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

2023 TABSE Annual State Conference Registration Now Open

tabse.net

TABSE 38th Annual State Conference provides excellent learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of every educator. Register Today!

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Founded in 1854 to educate the children of local farmers, small business owners, and others who had settled near the railroad just outside of Dallas, Richardson schools have been a focal point of our community for over 150 years. Although the world has changed dramatically since railroads were the newest form of transportation across our country, the importance of a strong educational system that provides children with skills to be productive citizens in our society is still a priority for our community.