Betty Reynard is now president, times two. Dr. Reynard, president of Lamar State College Port Arthur in Port Arthur, Texas was sworn in on Friday, April 14, 2023 as the newest president of the American Technical Education Association, a national organization that supports technical program curriculum in higher education.

The ATEA held its annual conference at Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, Alabama where Dr. Reynard was installed for her 2023-2025 presidential term.

“This is an honor that truly represents what Lamar State College Port Arthur pursues as a leader in technical education in the United States,” Dr. Reynard said. “Providing world-class technical education not only makes for better lives for our students, but sustains the goals of our community in the areas of growth and prosperity for the future.”ATEA is a national association of technical college leaders ranging from presidents, system leaders, deans, executive directors, faculty and business leaders.

The organization was founded in 1928 in the State of New York with the mission of fostering technical education through communicating the role and importance of technical education, sharing best practice, building relationships and identifying the technology and trends that will affect technical education.