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Congratulations to Sharin Landry
Sharin Landry, a Spanish teacher at West, was among 30 teachers, administrators and counselors honored as a Wisconsin leader helping high school students get to college. She received the College Access Champion Award from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. Sharin was recognized for enhancing college access initiatives at high schools designed by the U.S. Department of Education as having a high number of students from low-income families. She was awarded $5,000 to apply toward her own federal student loan debts.
The Teaching Penalty: We Can’t Recruit and Retain Excellent Educators on the Cheap, by Lawrence Mishel, Sylvia Allegretto, & Sean Corcoran, Education Week, Published in Print: April 30, 2008
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National LIVEstrong Day -- May 12 Tuesday, May 13 is the National LIVEstrong Day being celebrated across the country by wearing yellow. Preble High School's Sting Cancer group has paired up with the Breast Cancer Family Foundation in trying to promote this event, drawing attention to the need to make cancer a national priority. A press conference is scheduled at Lambeau Field at noon on Monday, May 12, where Mayor Jim Schmitt will proclaim May 13 as Green Bay Livestrong - Sting Stronger - Wear Yellow Day. On Tuesday, everyone is encouraged to join in wearing yellow to show support for cancer survivors. From 7-8 p.m. at the Preble Football Stadium, a "Stronger as a Survivor" vigil will take place, which will include inspirational messages from survivors and music from several musicians affected by cancer. At 8:00 there will be an ecologically friendly "Celebrate Life" balloon release.
For more information, please email nnesvaci@greenbay.k12.wi.us or cjohnson@greenbay.k12.wi.us. |
For Members:
Need Money for an Upcoming Student Project? DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals choose projects to fund.
Timber Rattlers to Host Teacher Appreciation Day – June 19. More info...
Tune-up your finances this summer! This summer the WEA Trust Member Benefits is hosting Financial Tune-Up presentations at the GBEA office. Attend the presentations to learn about the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and how to choose a retirement savings plan that is right for you. For online registration and a complete schedule, go to weabenefits.com.
When: August 4, 2008
Time: Understanding WRS: 10-11 a.m./Retirement Savings: The Keys to Success 2-3 p.m.
Where: Green Bay Education Association, 2256 Main Street, Green Bay
