Council Leadership 2010-2011
The following council officers were elected by
the WEA-Sammamish Council Board of Directors on June 7, 2010
for the 2010-2011 school year:
President: Stephen Miller, Bellevue EA
Vice President: Scott Mitchell, Tahoma EA
Secretary: Becky Havekost, Issquah EA
Treasurer: Kim Herzog, Bellevue EA
WEA Retired - Eleanor Gilmore
WEA Board Directors - Stephen Miller, Council President, Phyllis Runyon, IEA President, Mike Radow, MIEA President, and Jim Easton, LWEA.
*Due to changes in the WEA Constitution based upon action taken at the WEA Rep Assembly, an elected Council President now automatically serves on the WEA Board of Directors.
Today's Quote
Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~Henry James
NEA BenefitsNEA has a very good members benefits website. For more information go to http://www.neamb.com/home/home.htm PSESDProfessional Development Opportunities Summer Edition of One-to-One Available NowThe summer edition of the quarterly One-to-One Newsletter is now online at www.psesd.org/121. The One-to-One provides the latest news, resources and workshops available to support you in helping all students succeed. You can sign up to receive the One-to-One directly to your e-mail at www.psesd.org/subscribe In this issue you will find: · Students and Teachers Learn Together in Adobe Youth Voices Tech Teams · Does Your Certificate Expire on June 30, 2010? · Auburn School District's Lori Sanford Named OSPI's School Employee of the Year · Positive Steps Program Supports Keeping Students Engaged in School · PSESD Awarded Grants to Expand Student Assistance Program · Teachers Receive Grant-Funded Technology Training · New classes and workshops! Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from PSESDDon't Miss These Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from PSESD: Starting Strong Institutes August 9-10, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The second annual “Starting Strong” institute will focus on informing practice in four key components necessary for P-3 early care and education efforts: leadership, instructional practice, community coalitions and collaboration and family partnerships. Attendees will hear from national experts, P-3 partnerships in Washington and participate in facilitated work group sessions focused on helping teams plan how they will put what they are learning into practice. Summer Academy: Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities August 16-19, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. What does it take to teach students with severe disabilities? It takes drive, energy, and the knowledge and commitment to apply systematically evidenced-based practices to ensure students learn. Learn best practices in educating students with severe disabilities, including specific strategies on how to address challenges and promote positive behaviors. Don’t miss this opportunity for four days of in-depth learning, reflection, and collaboration. Plus many more classes and workshops including Adobe Youth Voices, paraeducator training, learning and teaching workshops and more! Visit www.psesd.org/121 to register now! |
