Candidates for Member At-Large
Christy Watley
Elodia Witterstaetter
Candidate for Vice President
Jaci Underwood
Candidate for NAESP Representative
Lorena Carrasco
TEPSA Election – Elodia Witterstaetter
Candidate for TEPSA Member At-Large
Elodia Witterstaetter
Texarkana ISD
Region 8
Present Position
Director of 21st Century Community Learning Centers ACE Program, Texarkana ISD, Region 8, Serving 5 elementary campuses and 1 middle (PreK-8)
I have been with the Texarkana ISD for 22 years.
Formal Education
- The Bill Ratliff Academy for School Executives, partnership with Region 8 ESC and Texas A&M-Texarkana, Superintendent Certification
- Master of Education, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Educational Administration
- Bachelor of General Studies, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Concentration in Mathematics
- Associate of Arts with highest honors, Phi Theta Kappa Society-Texarkana College
- Current Certifications: Superintendent (EC-12); Principal (EC-12) Math Grades 4-8; ESL (4-8)
Educational Leadership
- Presenter at Out-of-School-Time Initiatives Conference 2024 (OSTI-CON)
- Presenter at Junior League of Texarkana’s Women Who Lead Panel
- Presenter at Texarkana ISD Literacy Focus District Conference
- Presenter at our local Texarkana Sunshine Rotary
- Presented at Texarkana Leadership Academy
- Served on several district steering committees
- Served as a member of NETASBE & on the planning committee for their first Annual Administrative Leadership Symposium
TEPSA Leadership/Involvement/Awards
- TEPSA Member since 2014
- Current TEPSA Advocacy Chair
- Former Advocacy Standing Committee Member
- Region 8 TEPSAN of the Year
- TEPSA Member Spotlight March of 2023 with Todd Nesloney
- Region 8 TEPSA Assistant Principal of the Year
- Contributor to TEPSA News 2022 & 2024
School Honors/Accomplishments
- Nash Elementary named Leader In Me Lighthouse School Franklin Covey
- Four States Living Magazine Tribute to Women Honoree
- The Faces of Texarkana
- Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Principal Panel with Texas A&M University-Texarkana
- Stronger OST Grant recipient for one of our after school programs
Community Involvement
- Junior League of Texarkana member since 2018, current board member as Membership VP; previous co-chair for Shoes for the Soul and served various community projects.
- Leadership Texarkana Class Graduate of 2018 and current member. Attended professional development on Strategic Doing and facilitated as a table guide on the Strategic Doing Community Workshop.
- Katina Levington Tough Kookie Foundation Committee Member & Recording Secretary since 2022
- First Baptist Wake Village Church
- Leadership Texarkana’s Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders (TYTL) Core Team Member
Other Professional Networks
- National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
- Northeast Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (NETABSE)
Personal Information
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Randy Witterstaetter, since 2002. He has been my greatest support and strongest motivator. We are blessed with three children: Randall, Ryan, and Riley. Randall earned his Associate’s Degree from Texarkana College, Ryan is completing his second semester at Southern Arkansas University, and Riley is currently an 8th grader at Texas Middle School.
As a family, we cherish our time together, whether it’s enjoying camping trips or holiday getaways, These moments with our “Witt Witt Crew” brings us joy and memories to treasure.
Platform Statement
I have been a proud member of TEPSA since 2014, joining as a new Assistant Principal when our former leader introduced me to the invaluable work TEPSA does to support public education and school leaders across Texas.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of learning from many talented leaders within my district and through TEPSA’s Summer Conferences. These experiences have profoundly shaped my journey as an Assistant Principal, Campus Principal, and now as a Director. I firmly believe our greatest impact comes from sharing our talents to inspire, motivate, and empower others, ultimately influencing the success of our students.
In recent years, I have served as both a member and current Chair of the Advocacy Standing Committee. This role has allowed me to focus on how to build and maintain strong relationships with legislators and state decision-makers to amplify the voice of educators. Our voice matters.
It would be an honor to serve as a Member-At-Large on TEPSA’s Executive Committee. I am committed to leading with passion, purpose, and determination to support TEPSA’s organizational goals; learning from outstanding leaders; and growing through shared experiences—both successes and challenges. This opportunity is a responsibility I hold in the highest regard, and I am dedicated to advocating for public education and the students and educators across the great State of Texas.
Friday Night Lights is one of my favorites. I have the opportunity to connect with current and previous students.
Junior League of Texarkana Board 2024-2025 where I currently serve as Membership VP.
Leading alongside this great group of educators who oversee each of our afterschool sites.
My WittWitt Crew party of five. We are so proud of our kids and work hard to set a good example for them.
My beautiful family with my mom and my five siblings.
