LEANDER, TEXAS (June 23, 2025) — The Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA) is pleased to welcome Cassie Sanders AIFD CFD TMF as its new Projects and Partnerships Specialist. In her new role, Sanders will lead floral education projects, streamline processes and work closely with governmental agencies, school districts and the floral industry.

Sanders holds bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Agriculture from West Texas A&M University. She launched Lubbock ISD’s floral design program in 2013 and was recognized as Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lubbock ISD last year.

As an integral member of the TSFA Education Committee for nearly a decade, Sanders has participated in floral certification testing events, graded online and in person and provided invaluable contributions to TSFA’s advanced curriculum and virtual reality projects. She has taught floral design classes for TSFA in Lubbock and at the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) Professional Development Conferences. A frequent volunteer at TSFA conferences, Sanders served as the Workroom Coordinator for the 2025 Texas Floral Expo and is the TSFA Volunteer of the Year this year.

“TSFA is extremely fortunate to lean on Cassie’s expertise as she assumes this key role,” said TSFA Executive Director Michelle Karns, CAE. “Her dedication to TSFA is unparalleled, and her experience in education, paired with project management and floral design skills, makes her uniquely qualified to help TSFA meet the evolving needs of florists, teachers and students across the state.”

Sanders will assume the role of Projects and Partnerships Specialist on July 1, 2025. Along with the TSFA Education Committee Co-Chairs and Vice Chairs, she will instruct several classes for TSFA at the ATAT Professional Development Conference on July 21-25, 2025, in Corpus Christi.

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Established in 1914, the Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA) is the premier organization representing floral industry professionals throughout the state and beyond. Through conferences, meetings, the Texas School of Floral Design, publications, and certification programs for high school students, teachers and designers, TSFA achieves its mission of cultivating member success and a strong floral community. Membership benefits include access to exclusive resources, publications and educational materials, as well as significant discounts on registrations for conferences and other events. With a commitment to floral professionals that spans more than a century, TSFA eagerly seeks innovative ways to advance the floral industry. Learn more at tsfa.org.