Freddie Buckner: Former Teacher Continues to Serve Education at State Level

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The Commissioner of Education appointed Freddie L. Buckner to serve on the State Review Panel for Fine Arts. Buckner recently spent a week in Austin this summer. He and other panel members reviewed products submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Each appointment to a state review panel is made by the Commissioner with priority given to qualified individuals who are nominated by State Board of Education (SBOE) members and with the advice and consent of the SBOE member whose district is to be represented.

Buckner taught theater in Aldine ISD for more than 30 years before retiring. During his tenure, he directed students in UIL one-act plays and large musicals. He taught at Eisenhower High School and MacArthur High School as well as three middle schools.

State panel members receive training in their duties. The main objective is to ensure the quality of instructional materials. Panel members check materials to determine if these provide full coverage of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and/or designated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

Buckner will be a busy man this year. He will also serve on the UIL State Ethics Committee for One-Act Plays. And he will serve as an adjudicator for UIL contests across the state of Texas.

Buckner stated that he gained valuable knowledge and experience during his years of service in AISD. Now he wants to share this with others.

“Aldine allowed me to spread my wings and grow into a seasoned, resourceful educator,” said Buckner. “I learned a lot from the work I did in Aldine. Even though I am retired, I still enjoy working with others in the field of education. I enjoy sharing my years of experience and knowledge with teachers. And I am also learning new things from new and seasoned teachers. Sharing ideas and knowledge is a great way to give our students the best education possible.”