Officers

2026 Leadership

Meet the NETABSE Officers

The educators and leaders guiding our mission across Bowie, Cass, and Miller Counties.

NETABSE strives to foster and create awareness, outreach, professional development opportunities, and collaboration amongst educators within the Bowie, Cass, and Miller county communities. We understand that education is indeed a journey and not a destination; therefore, we will continue making the most of the moment, helping others achieve their dreams.

Lee Williams III

Lee Williams III

President
Toney Favors

Toney Favors

Immediate Past President
Position
Open

Vacant

1st Vice President
Dr. Brian Matthews

Dr. Brian Matthews

2nd Vice President
Tenequa Martin

Tenequa Martin

Treasurer
Dr. Taryn Givan

Dr. Taryn Givan

Membership Secretary
Angela Featherson

Angela Featherson

Recording Secretary
Barbara Adkins-Sears

Barbara Adkins-Sears

Correspondence Secretary
Dr. Jo Ann Rice

Dr. Jo Ann Rice

Executive Director
Derek Murphy

Derek Murphy

Chaplain
Position
Open

Vacant

Historian
What Drives Us

NETABSE Priorities

01

Promote careers in education to the underserved population in Texarkana, USA by providing a middle school conference.

02

Develop and provide a scholarship in the name of Dan Haskins, a vital charter member of NETABSE.

03

Increase awareness and membership in NETABSE by 10% from each school district in Texarkana, USA.

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