Across the country and overseas, in all professional roles and career stages, NEA educators and allies make our schools and communities worthy of our students.
Margaret Powell, a data manager in Wake County, North Carolina, found that engaging with other ESPs connected her with professional development opportunities and empowered her to advocate for her students.
Danica Moore, a district equity facilitator and equity curriculum coach in Lawrence, Kansas, describes how collaboration can help educators to create a more inclusive and diverse curriculum.
Hugo Arreola, a high school computer lab technician in Phoenix, Arizona, first realized the importance of education justice at a NEA conference. Since then, he has become an advocate for quality public education for all students.
Karen Reyes came out as undocumented to stand with the families in her school community. Since then, she has advocated alongside NEA to fight racism and anti-immigrant sentiment.
Erica Avent, an intervention coordinator in Oxford, Mississippi, first heard about NEA when she was in college. Since then, she has connected with fellow members, went through a leadership training program, and become a mentor for other educators.
Edwin Camarino Monarrez, a special education teacher in Carol Stream, Illinois, shares how he works with NEA to connect with other teachers and inspire a movement for positive change.
Lawrence Brinson, a High School Social Studies Teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, started engaging with NEA for professional development and became an education advocate.
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