Bonnie Mills Walker

Christian, Wife, Mom, MIL, Sister, Daughter, Friend, & 💖Lillian’s BonBon💖 Proud Texan & American, #GodFirst. TREA - Director of Operations

[TREA @TxREA_]

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and service will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

TREA proudly remembers those who gave their lives in service to our nation and extends gratitude to all military families across our rural communities.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #TREA #WhereRuralMatters #RuralEducation

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📣 Congratulations to Michelle Reed of Gordon ISD, recipient of the 2026 TREA Teacher of the Year Award! 🏆

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success in rural education. Michelle Reed’s passion for teaching and meaningful impact on her students and school community exemplify the excellence found in rural Texas schools.

Michelle will be recognized during the TREA OTY Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 16, at the 2026 TREA Annual Conference at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Round Rock, where she will also serve as the keynote speaker.

Please join us in celebrating Michelle Reed and all 2026 OTY finalists for their incredible service and commitment to students across Texas. 🌟

#WhereRuralMatters #TREA #RuralEducation

[Bonnie Mills Walker @bonniewalker]

RT @TxREA_: New Job Posting
A new job opportunity is available:
Athletic Director
North Lamar ISD
Paris, TX

https://t.co/EUwETEaWWj

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⏰ 1 MONTH LEFT! ⏰

TREA Scholarship applications are due March 3! If you know a graduating senior from a TREA Member District, now is the time to apply.

🎓 Don’t miss this opportunity

👉 Learn more at: https://t.co/3GOYhocwnq

#TREA #ScholarshipDeadline #RuralEd #TexasSchools #RuralStrong #RuralEducation

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Cold weather didn’t stop a great night at Casa Rio! ❄️🎶 We were proud to provide the mariachis and add to a successful Midwinter Dinner. Thank you to everyone who came out despite the icy conditions—and be sure to check out Superintendent Hector Dominguez jumping in with the mariachis!

#TREA #RuralStrong #CommunityMatters #CasaRio #Mariachi #StrongerTogether #RuralEducation #volvervolver #TASA2026

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The last few days, Bill and Bonnie have been at the TAMS/TARS/MoakCasey Legislative Conference. It was great to join leaders from across the state to discuss key legislative issues impacting our rural schools. Ty Stevens also represented TREA well on a panel discussion!

#TREA #RuralTexasStrong #RuralEducationMatters #TexasEdLeaders #AdvocatingForRuralSchools

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Your vote is your voice — and every rural voice matters. Make it count! 🗳

#ElectionDay #RuralVoicesMatter #TREA @nrea1 @Billtarleton @bonniewalker @Maverick_Walker

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Congratulations to our TREA Member Districts! 🏅🎉

We are proud to celebrate several of our districts being named among the 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools by Governor Abbott, recognizing outstanding academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. 🌟

Congratulations to:
- Barbers Hill ISD – Barbers Hill Elementary North
- George West ISD – George West Primary School
- Hunt ISD – Hunt School
- Mumford ISD – Mumford Elementary
- Tidehaven ISD – Markham Elementary

Your dedication to excellence continues to showcase the strength of rural schools across Texas! 💙

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/knPmODxgMG

#TREA #TxREA #RuralEd #LoneStarRibbon #RuralPride #ExcellenceInEducation

[Bonnie Mills Walker @bonniewalker]

Looking forward to being in SLC with our rural fam!!!!

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📢 Exciting News! 📢

TREA is proud to share that our Executive Director Bill Tarleton and Director of Operations Bonnie Walker will be presenting alongside John White of JLW Communications at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Their session, “Communicate Like Your Rural School and Community Depends On It,” will highlight powerful strategies for telling rural success stories and strengthening school-community connections.

🗓️ October 13–15, 2025
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah

We’re honored to represent Texas rural schools on the national stage! 💙💛

#TREA #TxREA #RuralEd #RuralEducation #NFARE2025 #Leadership @Billtarleton @bonniewalker
@nrea1 @RuralED @Rural_Schools

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We are excited to debut our 25-26 theme: Championing Rural Excellence 🎉

This theme reflects our continued commitment to:
✅ Uniting rural schools for the better
✅ Strengthening leadership across Texas
✅ Expanding opportunities that directly support our member districts

With more than 410 districts and all 20 Education Service Centers working together, TREA remains dedicated to advancing rural education, amplifying the voices of our communities, and ensuring that rural schools have the resources they need to thrive.

Here’s to a year filled with success, growth, and excellence—because this is Where Rural Matters.🌾📚

#ChampioningRuralExcellence #WhereRuralMatters #TXed

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Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day! TREA celebrates the hard work that makes rural Texas thrive. 🍎🇺🇸

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A new job opportunity is available:
Superintendent of Schools
Munday CISD
Munday, TX

https://t.co/Sjk3Gyz6Pk

[Bonnie Mills Walker @bonniewalker]

TEXAS Proud, Texas Strong!

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🆘 Support Flood Relief in the Texas Hill Country 🆘

We have launched special edition “Rural Texas Strong” t-shirts to raise funds for families and communities impacted by recent flooding across the Texas Hill Country.

100% of profits from all purchases made in the TREA Store through July 31 will go directly to Texas Hill Country flood relief efforts. Every shirt makes a difference.

Show your support for rural Texas and help our neighbors recover and rebuild. Please repost and share this to spread the word!

👉 Shop now: https://t.co/T4cE5NDw00

#RuralTexasStrong #TREA #HillCountryRelief #TexasFloodRelief #SupportRuralTX #ShopForACause @Billtarleton @bonniewalker

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💧 Standing with Kerr County & the Texas Hill Country 💧
Our thoughts and prayers are with all individuals affected by the flooding in Kerr County, as well as those in neighboring counties impacted by this devastating event.

TREA stands in full support of the rural communities and school districts in Kerr, Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Travis, Kendall, and Comal Counties as they face the challenges brought on by the recent flooding. Rural Texas is built on strength, unity, and perseverance, and we know these communities will rise together.

TREA is here for you. We are committed to walking alongside our member districts through both the challenges and the recovery ahead, and we are doing everything we can to support ongoing relief efforts.

Looking for ways to help?
Opportunities to donate, volunteer, or provide support will be shared as they become available. Please follow TREA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

✅ ALL volunteers through the Salvation Army – Kerrville
📞 Call 830-465-4797 or visit 855 Hays St, Kerrville, TX

✅ Donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
🔗 Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
https://t.co/AaboN9ISBJ

✅ Serve in Marble Falls/Burnet County
🔗 Ark of the Highland Lakes
https://t.co/NlxCobbxJm

✅ Support Samaritan’s Purse efforts
🔗 Samaritan’s Purse Flood Response
https://t.co/U4oWBmXg2D

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our rural neighbors in need. 💙

#RuralStrong #TREAcares #KerrCounty #TexasFloodRelief #TogetherForRuralTexas

[Bonnie Mills Walker @bonniewalker]

So excited for my nephew! Go Buggy! Heading off to @TarletonState to ride bulls, so what a way to finish out his baseball career… Heading to the state semis! @CullenGardner7 #proudauntie @txhsbaseball #gocavs

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The NREA is proud to announce Dr. Melissa Sadorf as their new Executive Director, effective June 1. TREA is proud to be the State Affiliate of the NREA and we welcome Dr. Sadorf to her new role. Read more in NREA's official press release: https://t.co/u28uUVj3RH

@nrea1 #RuralEducation #txrea

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🎥 From Rural Roots to National Impact
Last summer, TREA Executive Director Bill Tarleton was one of just 20 education leaders nationwide, invited to join the U.S. Army’s Education Tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia. As part of this powerful experience, Bill was featured in a national commercial showcasing why so many companies and organizations value hiring prior service members. 🇺🇸

We’re proud to see rural leadership represented on a national stage!

📽️ Watch the full video below.
#TREA #RuralEducation #ArmyEducationTour #VeteranHiring #LeadershipInAction #RuralRootsGlobalImpact
@nrea1

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Check out our new Podcast!

https://t.co/eXgG0RM8mY

[Bonnie Mills Walker @bonniewalker]

It was a great week in Savannah! Thank you @nrea1, congratulations to Ms. Ellis! @DHSWOLVES

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🌟 Proud moments at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education! 🌟

Several TREA officers and staff joined other rural education advocates to celebrate and learn. Congratulations to the amazing Stephanie Ellis of Dalhart ISD, our 2024 TREA Teacher of the Year and finalist for the 2024 NREA Teacher of the Year—a well-deserved honor for her dedication to rural education. 🎉

Thank you to all who represented Texas and continue to make a difference in rural schools across the nation! #RuralEducation #TREAProud #InspiringEducators #NFARE #NREA @DHSWOLVES @nrea1

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Greetings from Savannah, Georgia!

The TREA team is excited to be at the #RuralEdForum, connecting with rural education leaders from across the nation. We’re here to share insights, learn new strategies, and strengthen our mission to support Texas rural schools. Together, we’re working towards a brighter future for rural education! #TREA #SupportRuralEducation #TXREA #RuralED #NREA @nrea1