“What a teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.”   ~Karl Menninger   The 3 Percent Salary Cap Was Repealed! Thank you for the phone calls you made and emails you sent to legislators and for signing the petitions to repeal the 3 percent salary cap. Last week was an intense week which […]

  “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” ~Joseph Campbell   Happy Memorial Day! Be sure to take a moment to remember the brave and heroic men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. They deserve our lasting gratitude.   IEA Score Grants […]

“Strong teachers don’t teach context; Google has content. Strong teachers connects learning in ways that inspire kids to learn more and strive for greatness.” ~Eric Jensen   We are amidst the busy time of year with many end-of-the-year events and activities happening in our schools and across our district. From Battle of the Books competitions […]

  “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.” ~Mustafa Kemal Atatürk   Happy Monday morning! The sun is shining this morning…a great way to start the week ahead!   NEA’s Fund for Children and Public Education What you may not know, is every SEA and […]

  “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”   ~Michael Jordan   Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Enjoy the extra special acknowledgments you receive this week in your buildings! Even though it is […]

  “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” ~Frederick Douglass   Hard to believe in just a few days it will be May, and we have probably had all four seasons hit us in the last week. This last full month of school definitely has the students EXTRA excited, as […]

  “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”   ~The Lorax   Is spring finally here? I hope everyone had an enjoyable three-day weekend and had an opportunity to spend some time outdoors!   Thank you for attending the SEA/SEEO General Meeting The leadership of the […]