ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

District 25 was established during my tenure. The SEA membership had grown to a number of members that qualified the SEA to become it's own District. After successfully lobbying, and petitioning VEA for approval, the request was granted. It was a moment in SEA history that  will forever be  remembered. I am very proud to have been a part of this effort and be named as one of the founding participants with other SEA members.  As a candidate for the VEA Board position I am confident that I am the best  qualified candidate.

Leadership/Experiences

·         Spotsylvania Education Association President- 4years

·         SEA Building Representative

·         Mountain View Uniserv Council Member

·          SEA Political Action Committee

·         VEA Resolutions Committee

·         SEA Secretary

·         NEA Delegate

·         NEA Recruit, Reclaim, Retain Cadre.

·         SEA Community Relations Chair

·         Co-Chair for NAACP Candidates Forums

·         VEA Lobby Day Participant- 20 years

·         VEA PAC President’s Circle

·         Organized Tri-Area Connection ( Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford)

·         Reggie Smith Leadership Participant

·         NEA Mid- Atlantic Leadership Training

·         Organized SEA Rep Trainings

·         VEA Compensation Training

·         Minority Caucus Committee Trainings

·         NEA NCUEA Diversity Training Participant

·         Virginia Minority Caucus

·         VEA Convention Delegate

• NEA Minority Caucus
• ......and a host of  local community organization involvement

SEA Leadership Accomplishments:

The list below charts our growth and accomplishments during my tenure as SEA President:

·         SEA scholarship was increased from 250.00 to 1000.00 by having semester jeans day

·         Recognition with the NAACP and other community organizations

·         Organized Dr. Seuss program to support Reading for lower income students at the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg

·         Tri- area organization ( Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and Stafford)

·         Two tri-area scholarship dances

·         Trips to New York City for Scholarship and socialization

·         New District 25 Director elected to the VEA Executive Committee

·         Lobby Day “ No permanent Cuts” campaign a success

·         Instrumental in the Teacher Survey and calendar Committee

·         Negotiated % of unused sick days to be converted to CD for ERP

·         Instrumental in keeping tax annuity programs in 2010

·         Dr. Hill included SEA in the Budget process and improved communication

·         SEA improved communication with the Board of Supervisors

·         Successful transportation negotiations in 2010

·         Instrumental in the retirement program to include no working time.

·         11% pay raise for para’s  in 2009

·         Improved attendance requirements (2009) still in progress

·         Input with language on Continuing Contracts

·         Successful SEA Newsletter

·         Improved SEA website

·         Revised Bylaws to be more member friendly In 2008

·         District 25- Approved by VEA

·         New communication to honor outstanding members

·         Included more member services at meetings

·         SEA Member  Benefits Fair

·         SEA Business Partners

·         Promoted the SEA member participation card( still in progress)

·         New substitute  teacher requirements ( restrictions lifted)

·         VEA rep training reimbursements

·         1% COLA and $600.00 bonus 2011-2012 school year

·         SEA participation with NAACP candidates forums ( 2009-2010)

·         Community Service projects

·         Increased door prizes and Rep appreciation

·         New Teacher Supply Store

·         Collaboration/ meetings with HR and School Board members for our concerns

·         Pay scale Steps  plus 1-3 % COLA’s * revised 2011

·         Dedication to the association beyond school hours