Mission Statement

Hou-Met, a local chapter of the Texas Educational  Diagnosticians' Association, promotes professionalism, excellence, and continuing growth for diagnosticians to provide individuals with disabilities quality educational services in the Houston-Metropolitan area.

About Hou-Met

The Hou-Met Chapter of the Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Association (TEDA) represents approximately 150 area diagnosticians. We hold at least three membership meetings each year including one at the annual fall conference. Hou-Met has consistently hosted a conference to expand the knowledge base and professionalism of educational diagnosticians. We use proceeds from the annual conference to fund scholarships for students with disabilities at local community colleges as well as individuals in area diagnostician certification programs. In the spring, we host a breakfast general meeting where new officers are installed. Hou-Met is committed to the educational and overall well-being of every child and continues to pursue excellence in the field of general and special education.

Membership is open to active and retired diagnosticians as well as students pursing this certification and those working in related fields. TEDA membership includes local Hou-Met chapter membership. The membership year is from August 1 to July 31, annually. Please contact any Hou-Met Officer for a copy of the membership application that must be submitted directly to TEDA for processing. TEDA membership is highly recommended but not required for participation in Hou-Met activities and conferences. However, membership is required for chapter officers and nominees. Also, free or reduced cost membership benefits may apply to some activities.

2009 - 2010 Officers

President: Alena Wilson
President-Elect: Kathy Amos
Vice President: Dr. Michael Webb
Treasurer: Renee Kwiatek
Secretary: Donna Williamson
Past President: Tammy Clark

Government Awareness: Lori Harris
Outreach/Chapter Website: Darcy Thompson