Richard Semler is Coming to WEA-Eastern! Save the Date!

At our regularly scheduled Eastern Council meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, Dr. Richard Semler will be coming to speak and hear from teachers in our area. Most recently the superintendent of the Richland School District, Dr. Semler is now running for the Superintendent of Public Instruction office against Terry Bergeson. You can check out his campaign website here; he's very thoughtful in his criticisms of the WASL, and we're excited to be able to host him for our meeting!

If you would like to attend the meeting please email Ryan or Wendy so we can forward your name onto the council office.

Vote for Wendy Stewart!

MLEA President Wendy Stewart is running to fill the newly created treasurers position at WEA-Eastern. She's been working in that capacity for the past year; this will just make her official.

We all wish her well in the elections on April 9th!

Diversity Workshop Available

MLEA Members,

The Spokane Education Association and WEA-Eastern Washington are co-sponsoring a workshop on "cross cultural competency facilitation" next week at the WEA offices on Montgomery Avenue in Spokane. The goal is to teach skills that will increase cultural awareness and diversity in our public schools and are applicable in many different arenas. The workshop runs on the following dates:
Thursday, February 21st: 5:00 to 8:00
Friday, February 22nd: 8:00 to 3:00
Saturday, February 23rd: 9:00 to 12:00

Clock hours are available, and the Council office will pay the Friday sub costs of anyone interested in attending.

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, YOU NEED TO ACT FAST; the RSVP deadline is this Friday, February 15th. To sign up please call the WEA-Eastern office at 326-4046, or send an email to Ryan Grant and he'll take care of it for you.

Thank you!

--The MLEA Exec Board--

The October Rep Council Meeting is Coming Soon!

The next meeting of the WEA-Eastern Representative Council is Wednesday, October 10th at 5:30. The special guest will be State Senator Chris Marr, who is also holding a special listening session prior to the council meeting, at 4:00, where he'd like a chance to talk with teachers and hear their concerns prior to the beginning of the next legislative session in January.

If you're interested in attending either or both of the meetings, please let Ryan or Wendy know as soon as possible so we can reserve your spot!