Category: State Advocacy

  • Thank you!!

    Thank you!!

    Thank you so much to everyone for all the help, support, and encouragement that led to my election! I am looking forward to fulfilling my role as the NEA Director for Virginia.

  • Making a Difference

    I strongly believe in the power of each one of us to make a difference. I am committed to confronting the challenges that face our profession and initiating the conversations needed to find solutions.

  • Communication

    It is no secret that we are facing significant obstacles and trying economic times both in our jobs and in our association. We cannot be afraid to ask the hard questions, but we also need to listen and find viable solutions. We must establish a climate of respect for all.

  • Advocacy

    We must raise public awareness of the real learning that goes on everyday in our classrooms, and move the discussion away from test scores as the measure of achievement. We must hold elected officials accountable to give our students and teachers the resources and tools they need to be successful. And we must join together…

  • Advocacy

    Advocacy