Published by the TENNESSEE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION April 2012 Vol. 43, No. 8 www.teateachers.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Gera Summerford* (800)342-8367VICE PRESIDENT: Barbara Gray* (901)353-8590SECRETARY-TREASURER: Alphonso C. Mance (615)242-8392DISTRICT 1 Leisa Lusk (423)928-6819DISTRICT 2 Melinda Reese (423)587-2120DISTRICT 3 Karen Starr (423)628-2701DISTRICT 4 Tanya Coats (865)637-7494DISTRICT 5 Sandy Smith (423)991-8856DISTRICT 6 Beth Brown* (931)779-8016DISTRICT 7 Bonnie T. Dixon (931)967-9949DISTRICT 8 Kawanda Braxton (615)554-6286DISTRICT 9 Erick Huth (615)973-5851DISTRICT 10 Guy Stanley (615)384-2983DISTRICT 11 Melanie Buchanan* (615)305-2214DISTRICT 12 Debbie D’Angelo (731)247-3152 DISTRICT 13 Ernestine King (901)590-8188DISTRICT 14 Sarah Kennedy-Harper (901)416-4582 DISTRICT 15 Stephanie Fitzgerald (901)872-4878 ADMINISTRATOR EAST Johnny Henry (865)509-4829ADMINISTRATOR MIDDLE Margaret Thompson (615)643-7823ADMINISTRATOR WEST Charles Green (901)624-6186HIGHER EDUCATION Derek Frisby (615)898-5881BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER EAST Paula Hancock (865)694-1691BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER MIDDLE Alzenia Walls (615)230-8144BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER WEST LaVerne Dickerson* (901)416-7122STATE SPECIAL SCHOOLS VacancyESP Christine Denton (931)647-8962TN NEA DIRECTOR Stephen Henry* (615)519-5691TN NEA DIRECTOR Diccie Smith (901)482-0627TN NEA DIRECTOR Diane Lillard (423)478-8827STEA MEMBER Caryce Gilmore (865)640-6590TN RETIRED Gerald Lillard (423)478-8827NEW TEACHER Candra Clariette (615)506-3493* Executive Committee

TEA HEADQUARTERS STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Alphonso C. Mance; ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE SERVICES: Mitchell Johnson; ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SERVICES: Carol K. Schmoock; TEA GENERAL COUNSEL; Vacancy; MAN-AGER OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Stephanie Faulkner; IN-FORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS MANAGER, Galen Riggs; MANAGER OF UNISERV & BARGAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Donna Cotner; STAFF ATTORNEYS: Tina Rose Camba, Katherine Curlee, Virginia A. McCoy; MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Jerry Winters; GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSISTANT: Antoinette Lee; MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS & GRAPHICS: A.L. Hayes; WEB MASTER & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: Amanda Chaney; MANAGING EDI-TOR & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: Alexei Smirnov; MANAGER OF RESEARCH & INFORMATION: Melissa Brown; RESEARCH & IN-FORMATION ASSISTANT: Susan Ogg; MANAGER FOR INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Terrance Gibson; INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS: Susan Dalton, Nicki Fields; COORDINATOR OF MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATE RELA-TIONS: Duran Williams.

UniServ Staff contact informationcan be found on page 12.

Gera Summerford, President

Too many times in listening to teachers and other educators across our state, I’ve heard “morale is at an all-time low.” Now a national annual poll of teachers and parents confirms what we already know. The MetLife Survey of the American Teacher finds that job satisfaction among teachers is at its lowest in 22 years. The number of teachers saying they are likely to leave the profession has

increased by 12 percentage points in only the past two years.

Educators in Tennessee and across the nation have been caught in a “perfect storm” in which state governments rolled out numerous reform efforts even while the struggling economy contributed to fewer available resources. We’re being told to raise standards, be more accountable and increase student achievement while school budgets are being cut and families

need more support. No wonder teacher morale is low! Indeed, the survey reveals that 76 percent of teachers have witnessed decreases in school budgets and 63 percent are seeing increased class sizes, both within the past 12 months. More than one-third of teachers say more children are coming to school hungry, which impedes their learning, while at the same time technology and learning materials are not kept up-to-date to meet student needs.

It’s amazing to me that anyone who cares about public education could believe such conditions will contribute to improved student achievement.

Teachers know what will make schools better, and the MetLife survey confirms it. Educators,

like most humans, respond best to support, partnerships and positive reinforcement. We do our best work when we are respected and treated as professionals in the community, provided with appropriate training and time to collaborate, and given opportunities to influence education policy. Just like our students, we’re not likely to perform well when our environment is insecure and punitive. Even Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America, recognizes that teachers must feel safe and respected if we are to provide the positive energy and environment in which children thrive.

Policymakers who seem to think “fixing” teachers will raise student performance have taken the wrong approach. Making people feel powerless and inferior doesn’t motivate them to be more productive and creative. Teachers and students alike will learn and grow when offered opportunities to build trusting relationships and strong collaborative teams, and when parents are engaged in the school community.

It’s clear we’re not being given what we need. Rushing to reform in a starved budget season has certainly created a poor climate for school improvement. Individually and collectively, we must act on what we know will truly make a difference. TEA teachers will stand together for what is right and best for Tennessee’s children and public schools.

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past two years.

have been caught in a “perfect storm” in which state governments rolled out numerous reform efforts even while the struggling economy contributed to fewer available resources. We’re being told to raise standards, be more accountable and increase student achievement while school budgets are being cut and families

Al Mance, Executive Director

We have been so hemmed in by poor measurement of complex performance, lock step “innovative programs” and Common Core Standards that we are in danger of losing sight of the purposes of public education. If we do, we also lose our freedom and limit the future of our descendants. I am a firm believer in Henry Steele Commager’s abiding purposes of public schools: 1) to provide an

enlightened citizenry, 2) to create national unity, 3) to Americanize immigrants and 4) to overcome the divisive forces in society and advance understanding and equality.

His first purpose requires that every public school be dedicated to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students. We must persuade every family that sends its sons and daughters to public schools that they will come into a caring environment in

which teachers do everything within their power to help them develop their gifts to the highest possible level. Further, this will be accomplished in an environment where they also learn to respect the varied gifts of their peers and their parents.

It is in this environment—with professional teachers who treat all students equally yet differently according to their perceptions and needs—in which our national unity grows and is sustained. In this environment, American boys and girls learn so much about their peers that forces which divide people in other countries are destroyed by understanding.

This high quality public education is possible only if teachers believe in its purposes so strongly that they will fight for their right to teach as their training and experience dictates. It only works if those who teach also fight for appropriate policies (including evaluation), ongoing professional development, organizational structures, materials, supplies and decision-making authority.

Without such commitment to principles and willingness to fight for them, teaching is just another job and students are considered successful if they fill in the appropriate blanks on a standardized test answer sheet.

Students will and should be required to take tests. Sometimes they may be required to take standardized “objective” tests. The quality, intent and use of the resulting data is the key to their usefulness. If the quality, intent and use are appropriate, few will fear taking them.

Ultimately, our deepest concern must be for the student who emerges from our schools. We seek to provide the country with Archibald MacLeish’s “inquiring, individual human mind.” He believed America’s strength—our ability to face and master an ever-changing future—is found there.

I participated in a workshop presented by Jill Pope, a teacher at Maryville High School, recently. She shared her approaches to teaching the Common Core Standards while inciting students to higher order thinking and thinking for themselves. By the time the session ended, my deep appreciation for the quality of public schools and public school teachers was renewed.

In two months, we will be one year from the date when the 107th General Assembly passed legislation to diminish teachers’ voices and influence on the education of Tennessee’s youths. In November, you will have an opportunity to help us to correct their errors. Join us.

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Teaching Well is What Matters Most

3) to Americanize immigrants and 4) to overcome the divisive forces in society and advance understanding and equality.

public school be dedicated to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students. We must persuade every family that sends its sons and daughters to public schools that they will come into a caring environment in

which teachers do everything within their power

“Fixing” Teachers is the Wrong Approach

Speaking out with you

“Educators, like most humans, respond best to support, partnerships and positive reinforcement.”

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teach (USPS 742-450, ISSN 15382907) is published monthly (except for June, July and December) by the Tennessee Education Association, 801 Second Avenue North, Nashville TN 37201-1099. Periodical postage paid at Nashville, TN. The subscription price of $3.65 is allocated from annual membership dues of $254.00 for active members; $127.00 for associate, education support and staff members; $16.00 for retired mem-bers; and $10.00 for student members. Member of State Education Editors Conference (SEE).

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MANAGING EDITOR: Alexei Smirnov asmirnov@tea.nea.org

PUBLISHER: Alphonso C. ManceMANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS: A.L. Hayes

Tennessee Education Association801 Second Avenue NorthNashville, TN 37201-1099

Telephone: (615)242-8392, Toll Free: (800)342-8367, (800)342-8262

Fax: (615)259-4581Website: www.teateachers.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Gera Summerford* (800)342-8367VICE PRESIDENT: Barbara Gray* (901)353-8590SECRETARY-TREASURER: Alphonso C. Mance (615)242-8392DISTRICT 1 Leisa Lusk (423)928-6819DISTRICT 2 Melinda Reese (423)587-2120DISTRICT 3 Karen Starr (423)628-2701DISTRICT 4 Tanya Coats (865)637-7494DISTRICT 5 Sandy Smith (423)991-8856DISTRICT 6 Beth Brown* (931)779-8016DISTRICT 7 Bonnie T. Dixon (931)967-9949DISTRICT 8 Kawanda Braxton (615)554-6286DISTRICT 9 Erick Huth (615)973-5851DISTRICT 10 Guy Stanley (615)384-2983DISTRICT 11 Melanie Buchanan* (615)305-2214DISTRICT 12 Debbie D’Angelo (731)247-3152 DISTRICT 13 Ernestine King (901)590-8188DISTRICT 14 Sarah Kennedy-Harper (901)416-4582 DISTRICT 15 Stephanie Fitzgerald (901)872-4878 ADMINISTRATOR EAST Johnny Henry (865)509-4829ADMINISTRATOR MIDDLE Margaret Thompson (615)643-7823ADMINISTRATOR WEST Charles Green (901)624-6186HIGHER EDUCATION Derek Frisby (615)898-5881BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER EAST Paula Hancock (865)694-1691BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER MIDDLE Alzenia Walls (615)230-8144BLACK CLASSROOM TEACHER WEST LaVerne Dickerson* (901)416-7122STATE SPECIAL SCHOOLS VacancyESP Christine Denton (931)647-8962TN NEA DIRECTOR Stephen Henry* (615)519-5691TN NEA DIRECTOR Diccie Smith (901)482-0627TN NEA DIRECTOR Diane Lillard (423)478-8827STEA MEMBER Caryce Gilmore (865)640-6590TN RETIRED Gerald Lillard (423)478-8827NEW TEACHER Candra Clariette (615)506-3493* Executive Committee

TEA HEADQUARTERS STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Alphonso C. Mance; ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE SERVICES: Mitchell Johnson; ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SERVICES: Carol K. Schmoock; TEA GENERAL COUNSEL; Vacancy; MAN-AGER OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Stephanie Faulkner; IN-FORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS MANAGER, Galen Riggs; MANAGER OF UNISERV & BARGAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Donna Cotner; STAFF ATTORNEYS: Tina Rose Camba, Katherine Curlee, Virginia A. McCoy; MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Jerry Winters; GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSISTANT: Antoinette Lee; MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS & GRAPHICS: A.L. Hayes; WEB MASTER & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: Amanda Chaney; MANAGING EDI-TOR & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: Alexei Smirnov; MANAGER OF RESEARCH & INFORMATION: Melissa Brown; RESEARCH & IN-FORMATION ASSISTANT: Susan Ogg; MANAGER FOR INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Terrance Gibson; INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS: Susan Dalton, Nicki Fields; COORDINATOR OF MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATE RELA-TIONS: Duran Williams.

UniServ Staff contact informationcan be found on page 12.

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PROPOSED AGENDA

Friday, May 11, 4:15-4:45 p.m. - Delegates from the following districts will convene to nominate candidates for the TEA Board of Directors: Second (three-year term), Fourth (one-year unexpired term), Fifth (three-year term), Sixth (three-year term), Seventh (one-year unexpired term), Ninth (three-year term), Eleventh (three-year term), Twelfth (three-year term) and Fifteenth (three-year term). For the TEA-Fund for Children and Public Education (FCPE) Executive Coun-cil, the following districts will convene: Second (three-year term), Fifth (three-year term), Ninth (three-year term) and Twelfth (three-year term.) Friday, May 11, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. – First General Session 1. Invocation 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. National Anthem 4. Seating of Delegates 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Approval of Agenda a. Adoption of Standing Rules 7. Appointment of Committees Credentials Committee Resolutions Committee Elections Committee 8. President’s Address 9. Distinguished Educator Awards10. Human Relations Awards11. Susan B. Anthony Award12. Cavit C. Cheshier Awards13. School Bell Awards14. Friend of Education Awards15. Presidential Merit Award16. Membership Awards17. Nominations a. Board of Directors (1) TEA President for a two-year term (2) TEA Vice-President for a two-year term (3) NEA Director for a three-year term (4) Middle Tennessee Administrator for a three-year term (5) Middle Tennessee Black Classroom Teacher for a

three-year term (6) Higher Education Classroom Teacher for a three-year term (7) State Special Schools Classroom Teacher for a two-year unexpired term (8) Classroom Teacher Board members from Districts 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 15 for three-year terms (9) Classroom Teacher Board members from Districts 4 and 7 for one-year unexpired terms. b. Middle Tennessee member on the Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System for a three-year term c. Middle Tennessee member on the Local Education Insurance Committee for a three-year term d. Districts 2, 5, 9 and 12 TEA-FCPE Council members for three-year terms18. Proposed Amendments to the TEA Constitution and Bylaws and TEA-FCPE Bylaws19. Memorial Recognition20. Update on the 2011-2012 Legislative Program21. Adoption of 2013-2014 Legislative Program22. Report of the Committee on Campaign Policies and Candidate Expenses23. Financial Report24. Adoption of the 2012-2013 Budget25. Reading of New Business Items*

Saturday, May 12, 7:30 – 9:15 a.m. – Election Polls Open

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. – Second General Session 1. Continuation of any unfinished business from the Friday night agenda 2. STEA Project Report – Caryce Gilmore 3. Report of the Executive Director 4. Action on Proposed Resolutions 5. Action on New Business Items 6. Report of the Credentials Committee 7. Report of the Elections Committee (to be given when vote count is completed) 8. Introduction of Elected Officials 9. Adjournment

*Standing Rules require that this agenda item be completed prior to the adjournment of the first general session.

TEA Representative AssemblyNashville Convention Center, May 11-12, 2012

TEA Vice President Barbara Gray (far left), TEA Executive Director Al Mance (middle) and TEA President Gera Summerford (far right) lead the meeeting at the Nashville Convention Center during the 2011 TEA Representative Assembly.

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TEA Representative AssemblyNashville Convention Center, May 11-12, 2012

Fourteen Candidates Announce Nominations for TEA Positions

Biographical information and campaign state-ments that follow were submitted by the candidates and/or their campaign coordinators. Elections will be held at the TEA Representative Assembly in Nash-ville on May 12.

TEA PresidentGera Summerford, Sevier County EA

Gera Summerford was first elected to the TEA Board of Directors in 2003. She has spent most of her teaching career in Sevier County while serving for many years as a local associa-tion leader and chief negotiator. She earned a bachelor’s degree from

Baylor University and a master’s in mathematics from the University of Tennessee. After a full career in the classroom as a high school math teacher, Gera was elected TEA Vice President in 2006 and President in 2010. She is married to Dale Gilmore, a teacher and active association leader, and they are the proud parents of two young adults. “In spite of continued attacks on our profession, educa-tors strive every day to give our best for students and public schools. We know that those who would thwart our efforts have little understanding or appreciation of the important work we do. We recognize that forces far beyond our classrooms are working to control the future of public education in our state and nation. In these challenging times we must stand strong and stand united as the true ad-vocates for great public schools for every student.”

TEA Vice PresidentBarbara Gray, Shelby County EA

An assistant principal in Shelby County, Gray is seeking re-election as TEA Vice-President. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from LeMoyne-Owen Col-lege, MED in Curriculum & Instruc-tion and 45 hours of post-graduate

studies in Supervision & Administration from the University of Memphis. She has developed lead-ership skills and understanding of the needs of our members by serving in a variety of leadership positions at both the state and local level. Local Association experiences include: Shelby County EA president, vice president, board of director, associ-

ation representative, chair of Constitution & Bylaws Committee, liaison to Transition Planning Commit-tee & Shelby Board of Education, Educators Benefit, SC-PACE, Minority Affairs RAA, Membership, Budget and various committees. State experiences include: vice president, West TN Administrator, chair of Bud-get, NEA Concerns, State Board Contact Committees and serving on Executive Committee, Administrator Task Force, Minority Affairs, Credential, ION and other state committees. She has attended numer-ous other leadership conferences and workshops at the state level. She has been a delegate numerous times to both TEA & NEA RAs. Barbara has lobbied legislators at both the state and national levels and feels that we should be united in these difficult times. Gray is willing to stand and make a difference for all our members and students.

NEA Board of DirectorsStephen Henry, Metro-Nashville EA

Stephen Henry, a candidate for re-election to the NEA Board of Directors, is a third generation teacher and a proud graduate of public schools. Throughout his 26-year career as a classroom teacher and association activist, Stephen

has earned the reputation as a trusted leader, an articulate advocate and a tireless worker. He is a recognized leader in public education and human and civil rights and service. As a marathon runner and cancer survivor, he is also known for his bound-less energy and determination. Stephen was born in Memphis, raised in rural West Tennessee, and has called Nashville home since graduating with honors from David Lipscomb University . This experience has provided a keen understanding of the varying and vast educational needs of schools across the state. He brings extensive experience as a local, state and national leader and has built strong working relationships with the elected leaders and professional staffs of TEA/NEA, as well as members of the Tennessee General Assembly. As a member of the NEA Board of Directors, the NEA-FCPE and a national trainer for NEA-HCR Division; as a member of the TEA Board of Directors, the TEA-FCPE Council, and Chair of the ION and Human Relations Com-mittee; as MNEA President, Vice-President, Chief Negotiator, and member of the PACE Council; he is uniquely positioned to continue to champion NEA’s mission of ensuring great public schools for every child. Stephen’s leadership, vision, and experience will well represent the membership of TEA and the learners we serve.

Delegates deliberate on action items during 2011 TEA RA.

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TEA RAInformation for Delegates: Electing Governance Leaders

TEA Election Polls Open Saturday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Administrator — MiddleJulie Hopkins, Metro-Nashville EA

For all that I am, my deepest inspira-tion comes from the people that surround me with their encourage-ment and support. As the principal of Buena Vista Elementary Enhanced Option in Nashville, I inspire the youth of today with my personal

testimony. I constantly encourage students to never give up when they are faced with difficult situations. I share my stories about being an honor student, a school leader and a teenage parent to let students know they can do anything they want to do with determination, commitment and hard work.The parents are my inspiration. They bring us their very best with a belief that we, as educa-tors, are competent in our ability to give each child the foundation for becoming productive citizens. I inspire parents with my sincere belief that they can make a difference in the lives of each child. Every parent has a purpose and responsibility to help ensure success for all students. I would like to think that my fellow educators are inspired by my positive attitude; knowing that we have a tremen-dous task ahead of us. Further, I am inspired by the dedication of the educators at Buena Vista and those across the state. I know that with the right attitude, we can positively impact learning for all of our students. It would be a tremendous honor to represent you on the TEA Board of Directors as the Administrator from Middle Tennessee and join in the Association’s work of positively impacting student success across Tennessee.

Administrator — MiddleKeith Cornelius, Coffee County EA

I started my teaching career in 1989 in Duval County Public Schools of Jacksonville, Fla. I then came in 1999 to Rutherford County Schools and have always been an avid and staunch supporter of the TEA. I became very involved in my local

association from the onset. I served as a build-ing association representative for approximately four years before being nominated to be on the negotiating team. I served five years on the negotiating team with four of those in the role of Chief Negotiator for REA and negotiated one of the strongest contracts in the state at that time. I was

then elected to the Executive Board of the REA as president-elect and subsequently served two years as President of the Rutherford Education Associa-tion. One of my proudest achievements as president was the continued growth in membership. REA never had a membership loss during all my years of involvement and that was due to the hard work of the dynamic team in place. I finished my presidency with 1576 members, the fifth largest in the state at that time.I have always been a strong supporter of teacher rights. I have weathered the storm of anti-teacher sentiments with all of you. I believe in the rights of educators and will always defend public educa-tion. I was there with thousands of friends in March 2011 standing for five hours or more in the cold rain fighting for what I still believe in. I am most fortunate now to be an assistant principal and in-structional coordinator In my home county, Coffee County. I feel that I have brought some progressive ideas to the table there and any of the teachers at my school would gladly tell you right now that I support them and the right to the best public edu-cation we can provide. I appreciate your support as Middle Tennessee Administrator for the TEA Board of Directors.

Black Classroom Teacher — MiddleKenneth Martin, Metro-Nashville EA

Kenneth Fludd Martin currently serves the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association (MNEA) as parliamentarian and chair of the MNEA Committee on Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules. Kenny is the son of two Nashville educators

and the nephew of MNEA past President Ted Martin, the first African-American president of his local. He believes wholeheartedly in the inclusive vision of his uncle to provide a collaborative workplace for educators in Nashville. Martin, an exceptional edu-cation teacher and middle school basketball coach at Martin Luther King Magnet School, formerly served as MNEA Treasurer and has served his local as association representative, Negotiations Team member, Minority Affairs chair, Budget Committee chair, Special Education Committee chair, delegate to numerous Tennessee Education Association (TEA) Representative Assemblies, and state and local delegate to several National Education As-sociation (NEA) Annual Meetings. After working as a substitute teacher, Kenny taught at Bass Middle

School, Head Magnet, and McGavock High School. Martin has attended the TEA Spring Symposium, NEA’s Minority Leadership Training, National Coun-cil of Urban Education Associations Meetings, the Johnella H. Martin Minority Affairs Conference, the TEA Bargaining Conference, TEA Summer Leadership Academy, TEA Political Academy, and the Tennessee Urban Education Associations Council Meetings. Kenny distinguished himself as a member orga-nizer during the National Education Association’s Target-of-Opportunities Campaign in Nashville in the spring of 2007. He loves the work he does for his local and his school and plans on making a real dif-ference at the state level as well. A vote for Kenneth Fludd Martin for TEA Black Classroom Teacher from Middle Tennessee is a vote for leadership!

Higher EducationClinton Smith, UT-Martin

Dr. Clinton Smith currently serves as Assistant Professor of Special Edu-cation at the University of Tennes-see at Martin. He will be serving as co-advisor for the Student Teacher Education Association at Martin this fall. He spent six years as an adjunct

instructor at the University of Memphis. He has 13 years of experience as a special education teacher in Shelby County Schools and in Arkansas. If elect-ed as the Tennessee Education Association’s Higher Education Classroom Teacher, Clinton will focus on issues that affect those in higher education that include academic freedom, salaries, retirement benefits, budget cuts, and increasing tuition rates.In his 13 years of membership, he has served as newsletter editor, member of the Newsletter, New Teacher and Membership Committees, Association Representative and Alternate, and a delegate for the NEA and TEA Representative Assemblies. He has attended TEA Summer Leadership and NEA South-east Leadership Conferences. Clinton currently serves as secretary of the Shelby County Education Association and as the Technology Chair of the NEA Caucus for Educators of Exceptional Children. Clinton earned his Doctorate in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Memphis. The University of Memphis recently honored him as an Outstanding Alumni in the Special Education department. Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, honored him as a National Teacher of Honor. He was recently honored as Shelby County Education Association’s

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Special Educator of the Year. Clinton also serves in several local, state and national leadership roles for Special Olympics Greater Memphis, Kappa Delta Pi and Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children.

Higher EducationDerek Frisby, MTSU

Dr. Frisby is a Middle Tennessee native whose parents were career educators and TEA members, and his wife, Debbie, teaches in Ru-therford County. He has a BA in International Relations and History from MTSU, and MAs in History and

Higher Education Administration, as well as a PhD in History from the University of Alabama. Derek is currently an Associate Professor in History at MTSU teaching Tennessee and military history courses. Over the last four years, Dr. Frisby has led students abroad to explore issues concerning warfare and public memory by visiting infamous WWI and WWII battlefields from Iwo Jima, Guam, and Peleliu in the Pacific to Normandy, Waterloo, and Verdun in Western Europe. Derek is a USMC veteran of Opera-tion Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and frequently works with the military to provide “staff rides” of battlefields as part of their professional military education program.As the TEA Board of Directors representative on higher education, Dr. Frisby hopes to ensure the quality of teacher education, to integrate more effectively the liberal arts and STEM curriculums, to maintain access to and diversity in higher education, to expand experiential learning op-portunities, and to improve the effectiveness of the core curriculum. He strongly believes it is time to address our state’s increasing dependency on contingent faculty in higher education without providing this group codified evaluation/promotion procedures, involvement in faculty governance, or due process protections. For more information and a complete c.v., you may visit his website at: www.mtsu.edu/~dfrisby.

TEA Board of Directors — District 4Tanya T. Coats, Knox County EA

Instructional Coach; Green Magnet Math & Science Academy; KCEA Executive Board Member, TEA Board of Director District 4; committee member of KCEA’s Minority Affairs, Public Relations, Elections, Human

Relations, Green Magnet’s SWS Leadership Team, Knox County Coaches’ Network; I serve currently as treasurer of several organizations that include my church, Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. “Upon verifying my credentials in numerous leadership roles which have included a parliamentarian, finan-cial officer, logistics coordinator and an on-going list of other offices, the evidence will prove that I am well-prepared to be a steward of KCEA’s financial liabilities. Therefore, I would appreciate your vote of confidence to ELECT me as District 4 Representa-tive on the TEA Board of Directors.”

TEA Board of Directors — District 5Michael Plumley, Bradley Co. EA

Media Specialist at Waterville Com-munity Elementary School in Bradley County. I have been a member of the Association for all of my pro-fessional career of 35 years. I have served my local in several areas of leadership including AR, secretary,

treasurer, president-elect, member of the executive board, negotiations team, membership chair. I have served TEA on many state committees including Professional Negotiations, Communications, Mem-ber Benefits, ESP, IPD Commission, TEA Resolutions, and currently on ION Committee. “I currently rep-resent NEA on the National Council for Accredita-tion of Teacher Education (NCATE) Unit Accrediting Board in Washington, D. C. My extensive experience in the Association makes me qualified to represent District 5 on the TEA Board. You will find me to be a strong, conscientious voice who will work hard for the education professionals in my district and across the state. I would appreciate your support and vote for Michael Plumley, TEA District 5 board seat! Thank you very much!”

TEA Board of Directors — District 6Scott Price, Coffee County EA

Math teacher Coffee County Central High School since 1996. Current President of the Coffee County Education Association. Served as local delegate to TEA/NEA RAseveral years. Served as CCEA President several times. Recently appointed

Chairman PECCA Special Question Committee for Coffee County Schools. Bachelor of Science Sec-ondary Education Mathematics 1993. Master of Education Middle Tennessee State University 2007.

Previously taught two years in Hamilton County Schools 1993-1995.

TEA Board of Directors — District 9Theresa Wagner, Metro-Nashville EAElected under an optional election procedure au-thorized by Bylaw 10, Section 8.

District 9 TEA-FCPENancy Holland, Metro-Nashville EAElected under an optional election procedure au-thorized by Bylaw 10, Section 8.

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Board — MiddleErick Huth, Metro-Nashville EA

Erick Huth is the current vice presi-dent of the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association (MNEA), a position which he also held in the 1990s. He has distinguished himself as the outspoken chief bargaining spokesperson and president of his

local. Erick has served as an active member of several boards of trust, protecting the interests of plan par-ticipants. He is an expert on the benefit provisions of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) and is extremely familiar with the inner work-ings of the institution itself. He is the most senior teacher member on the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees and serves as an executive committee member of the Board. Ad-ditionally, Erick is the vice chair of the Metropolitan Nashville Administrative Retirement Committee and the Metropolitan Nashville Professional Employees Insurance Trust. He has gained specialized training as a trustee through numerous workshops and semi-nars provided by the National Education Association (NEA). Erick is dedicated to the work and finds it very rewarding. Erick, who is in his second term on the Tennessee Education Association Board of Directors, has served as president of the Tennessee Urban Edu-cation Associations Council, central regional director for the National Council of Urban Education Associa-tions, and a member of the NEA Project Graduation Working Group and numerous TEA committees. Erick participated in Leadership Nashville (1999) and the Donelson-Hermitage Leadership (2001). Dr. Huth was also listed among the most influential Nashville leaders in Nashville Post’s 2010 and 2011 “In Charge” rankings. His dissertation is entitled Teacher At-titudes toward Alternative Forms of Compensation beyond the Traditional Single Salary Schedule.

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Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

1. Salaries and Benefits for President and Staff $8,800,554 $6,794,264Includes retirement, social security, insurance, workerscompensation, federal and state unemployment taxesfor professional staff, associate staff and president.

2. Travel, President and Board $133,500 $133,500Travel for the president and the Board including boardmeetings and NEA Convention under the same policiesas apply to state delegates, except TEA Committeeexpenses which are charged to the respective committee.This includes a $10,000 expense allowance for the TEApresident and vice president paid monthly. The item provides$20,000 for travel, lodging, meals, substitute or leave pay, and any other expenses of the vice president and/or Board members incurred while carrying out extraordinary assignments requested or approved in advance by the president. Not includedin this $20,000 are ordinary expenses for the vice president and/or appropriate Board members related to the TEA Board meeting, Committee Weekend, Executive and Budget Committee meetings, NEA Convention, TEA-FCPE Council and statewide endorsement sessions, and expenses reimbursed by sources other than TEA.

PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR 2012-2013

TENNESSEE EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONProposed Budget for 2012-2013

ANTICIPATED INCOME FOR 2012-2013ACTUAL BUDGET PROPOSED2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

I. Membership Income $11,403,864 $11,054,168 $9,047,298 (a)II. Rent $10,908 $10,910 $10,908III. Interest $76,039 $10,000 $5,000

Gain/(Loss) on Investments $432,668IV. UniServ Grants from NEA to TEA $1,034,124 $1,032,024 $766,700 (b)V. UniServ from MNEA to TEA $14,000 $24,000 $-VI. Miscellaneous $84,960 $65,000 $65,000

Grand Totals $13,056,563 $12,196,102 $9,894,906 (c)

(a) Membership Income based on dues of $258.00($253.52 for TEA budget + $4.48 as pass-through TEA-FCPE)Active Members - 34,600 x $253.52 $8,771,792Education Support - 1,850 x $126.76 $234,506Student Members - 4,100 x $10.00 $41,000

Subtotal $9,047,298

(b) This is based on 22 units x $34,850 = $766,700

(c) In addition, $159,152 pass-through funds will go to TEA-FCPE based on the above membership projections

Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

3. Housing Allowance for PresidentIf the home of the 2012-2013 president is more than 50 $10,000 $10,000miles from Nashville, it is necessary for the president to live inNashville. This item is to cover rent and utilities. If the presidentlives within 50 miles, this item will not be expended, but the president may commute daily at TEA expense.

4. Departments and SectionsFunds for activities of affiliated departments and sections $4,000 $4,000according to a funding formula based upon attendance at their annual meeting. Sections are organized by educationspecialty (English, science) and job assignments (elementaryprincipal, attendance teacher). Departments encompass broadareas (higher education, retired teachers).

5. Committees and Commissions $33,590 $33,590A. Adm. Task Force (1)* $1,000 $1,000B. Communications (1) $1,000 $1,000C. ESP (1) $1,000 $1,000D. Human Relations (2) $1,810 $1,810E. Internal Organizational Needs (1) $1,000 $1,000F. IPD Commission $2,350 $2,350G. Membership (1) $1,000 $1,000H. Member Benefits (1) $1,000 $1,000I. Minority Affairs (2) $1,810 $1,810J. NEA Concerns (2) $1,810 $1,810K. Negotiations (1) $1,000 $1,000L. Resolutions (1) $1,000 $1,000M. State Special Schools (1) $1,000 $1,000N. Status of Women (2) $1,810 $1,810O. Vocational (1) $1,000 $1,000P. New Teacher (1) $1,000 $1,000Q. Miscellaneous $5,000 $5,000R. Presidents' Council $8,000 $8,000

$33,590 $33,590*Number of Meetings(a)This budget is predicated on all Nashville meetings

being held in the TEA building and lodging in the Spring Hill Suites or comparably priced hotel.

6. Workshops and Conferences $130,000 $130,000

Membership $55,000 $55,000A. Association Rep. Membership Training

within UniServ District $35,000 $35,000B. Membership Materials $12,000 $12,000C. New Teacher Conference $6,000 $6,000D. ESP Conference $2,000 $2,000

Leadership $20,000 $20,000A. Staff Training $3,000 $3,000B. UniServ Advisory Council $12,500 $12,500

(Meals and Meeting Rooms for Oct. & May Meetings)C. Women's Leadership Development Workshops (in state) $2,000 $2,000D. Administrators' Conference $2,500 $2,500

Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

Workshops and Conferences (Continued)

Instruction and Professional Development $17,000 $17,000A. IPD Workshops/Symposium $17,000 $17,000

Minority Leadership Training $13,000 $13,000A. In-State Workshops $10,000 $10,000B. NEA Southeast Meeting $3,000 $3,000

Professional Negotiations $25,000 $25,000A. Negotiations Conference $19,000 $19,000B. Local Level Training $6,000 $6,000

Subtotals $130,000 $130,000

7. TEA Summer Leadership Academy $38,000 $38,000Five hundred participants including group meals, CoolSprings Embassy Suites lodging (or comparable paymenttoward hotel lodging) and speakers.

8. UniServ Grant from TEA to MEA $186,290 $141,000Memphis employs local UniServ staff in lieu of participatingin the state program. They receive NEA and TEAUniServfunding. TEA funding is projected on Memphis qualifyingfor four units at $35,250 per unit.

9. Legal Services $515,000 $515,000This amount is to pay the legal firm retainer, lawyer fees,court costs, and other legal services in accordance with thereimbursement agreement of the NEADuShane Fund tocover approved legal expenses of UEP members. Costsof subscriptions to legal publications and reporting servicesare also included in this amount.

10. Public Relations $77,885 $47,885A. Image Campaign: (radio and TV spots, billboards,

bumper stickers, newspaper ads, branding program) $38,085B. Local Newsletter Contest $600C. News Clipping Service $1,500D. Photography (processing, equipment, repair) $1,200E. School Bell Awards Program $1,000F. Special PR Programs $ —G. Cavit C. Cheshier Local Association Award $1,000H. Video Supplies and Production $1,500I. Miscellaneous $3,000

Totals $47,885

Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

11. teach $130,000 $110,000teach is sent to active, retired, students, and educationalsupport members. This item includes cost of paper, printing, art work, non-profit second-class mailing, for seven issues. The cost of mailing to retired teachers is included in Item 15.

12. Government RelationsA. Public Information Program – Funds for the $129,913 $110,535

Communications Division to conduct a media campaignpromoting education.

B. Polling (Issues, Candidate) – Polling to determine $35,000 $35,000positions of the members and the public on candidatesand political issues.

C. Member Lobby Activities – Travel expenses for $11,360 $13,000members to lobby in the state legislature, participation inthe annual Black legislative caucus retreat, plus trainingand lobby activities at the local level.

D. Legislative Functions – Legislative leadership meetings, $8,000 $2,000committee functions, regional and national legislativemeetings, and legislative receptions. Meals and/orrefreshments may be included with these activities.

E. Campaign Promotional Activities – Outside consultants $5,000 $1,000to assist with campaign strategy, public relations programs,media, and design of materials.

F. Communications/Program Support – Workshops, special $25,000 $20,000subscriptions, lobbyist registration, phone banks, buildingdata banks, purchasing voter tapes, printing and mailinga weekly legislative report, plus other printing, postage, supplies, and materials.

G. Miscellaneous and Committees $20,000 $10,000

Government Relations Totals $234,273 $191,535(TEA-FCPE Funds are not included in the TEA budget as pass-through funds.)

13. TEA Representative Assembly $72,000 $67,000Auditorium rental, credentials, services ofparliamentarian, required liability insurance, audio visual equipment, awards luncheon and awards dinner.

14. NEA Convention $65,000 $63,000Meals, lodging, travel for non-board state delegates accordingto established policies, $1,500 to purchase gifts for state contactpersons and $1,500 for Tennessee delegation activities. NEAConvention expenses for Board members are included in Item 2and student delegate expenses in Item 16.

15. Subscriptions for Retired Teachers $6,000 $6,000 Postage for mailing teach to retired members.

16. Student Programs1. Student TEA $28,000 $28,000

Funding for leadership training, allowable expenses to TEAand NEA representative assemblies, STEA annual convention,travel for state officers, and special projects.

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Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

Student Programs (Continued)2. Future Teachers of America $8,500 $8,500

Funding for three regional college career days and annualconvention, a summer briefing for FTA sponsors, and specialprojects.

17. Audit and Tax Reporting $23,000 $23,000TEA retains the services of a local accounting firmfor this purpose.

18. Liability Insurance $20,000 $9,522Association liability insurance for local and state officers. (NEA provides the $1 million liability insurance on individual UEP members.) and liability insurance for few ESP members who are not NEA members.

19. Travel, Staff $340,000 $340,000Work-related expenses for in and out-of-state travel includingNEA Convention and TEA funded workshops, conferences.Expenses include food, lodging, air travel, car rental, and fleetautomobile expenses. This anticipates three staff meetings,including MEA staff.

20. Computer Operations $76,000 $76,000Computer supplies, leased UniServ equipment and softwarelicensing fees (Maintenance and repairs of thecomputer system are included in Item 32).

21. Publications and Association Dues $17,000 $17,000IPD materials, library books, dues payments to the NationalCouncil of State Education Associations and other organizations.

22. Telephone $90,000 $80,000Telephone service for the TEA headquarters and UniServstaff. Incoming WATS lines are provided on which acharge is assessed for each incoming call. (One WATS lineis used for the UniServ based computer program.)

23. Office Supplies $60,400 $35,400a. Membership cards, forms $13,400 b. Other office supplies $22,000

Total $35,400

24. Postage $90,000 $85,000Postage for all mailings, including UPS, except teach

25. Printing $100,000 $95,000Paper and printing supplies for TEA typesetting and printing.(Costs for printing teach are included in Item 11)

26. Insurance: Travel and Automobiles $45,000 $35,000Travel accident insurance for Board members, professional staff,commission and committee members while on official TEAbusiness, and fleet insurance on cars operated by the staff andthe president.

Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

27. Auto/Home Theft Program $ — $ — Window/door decals. (Any unspent funds will go into the reserve fund to offset future costs.)

28. Membership Assistance Program $40,000 $40,000 Membership assistance program provided to TEA members.

29. Special Membership Recruitment Program $50,000 $50,000Specialized membership recruitment assistance for locals.

30. Miscellaneous $20,000 $20,000Moving expenses for the TEA President, TEA staff who arerequired to move, and unanticipated expenses.

31. Utilities $95,000 $95,000Electricity, water, and sewer

32. Building and Equipment Maintenance Contracts $148,500 $107,100 Maintenance and service contracts on equipment, building and grounds.

33. Building Repairs, Maintenance, and Supplies $45,000 $45,000Repair and maintenance of building, grounds, furniture, andequipment not covered by maintenance contracts andjanitorial supplies.

34. Taxes (Property) $115,000 $115,000Taxes on the TEA building, land, and personal property.

35. Insurance $37,000 $37,000TEA building and contents and an umbrella excess provisionfor covering personal injury, property, and advertising liability,additional coverage for printing equipment, computers.

36. Office Furniture and Equipment $5,000 $3,000Replacement of furniture and small office machines and thepurchase of additional items as needed.

37. Automobiles $130,000 $100,000TEA provides automobiles for staff in accordance with TEApolicy. (Automobiles are usually traded after 75,000 or more miles)

38. Fixed Asset Replacement $131,010 $131,010A. Computers $10,000 B. Miscellaneous $50,000 C. Building Depr. Res. $71,010

Total $131,010

39. Crisis Reserve $45,600 $34,600An amount set aside for unanticipated crises. (At the end of the year unspent funds will go into the Association reserves.)

40. Arbitration Fund $ — $ — Assistance to local education associations with arbitration.(At the end of the year unspent funds will go into a designated reserve fund not to exceed $50,000.)

Grand Total $12,196,102 $9,894,906

Item Budgeted ProposedNo. Category/Explanation 2011-2012 2012-2013

41. TEA-FCPEBased on membership projections, $159,152 pass-through fundswill be deposited in an account separate from TEA funds. Thesefunds will be used as follows:(a) Contributions and/or other assistance to endorsed candidates $155,206 $120,000(b) Increased membership involvement in political activities $6,180 $6,180(c) Statewide endorsement meetings $5,000 $5,000(d) TEA-FCPE Executive Council Meetings $3,000 $3,000 (e) TEA-FCPE Legislative Endorsement Meetings $2,500 $2,500(f) Political Academy (an intensive training program

for political action) $5,500 $5,500(g) Administrative Costs (correspondence, phones,

financial audits, supplies) $13,000 $13,000(h) Miscellaneous Expenses $4,215 $3,972

Total $194,601 $159,152

Any funds unspent at the end of the budget year will be carried forwardfor future TEA-FCPE related activities.

Itemized lists are not intended to be all inclusive.

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“Highlight of My Life”Veteran Memphis Teacher Honored at White House

The Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship Fund awards up to eight scholarships annually. Seven scholarships are awarded to high school, undergraduate or graduate students preparing to become teachers at a Tennessee college or university. One graduate scholarship is awarded to a teacher pursuing an advanced degree who plans to return to teaching in Tennessee for at least one more year.

The Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship Fund is sustained by tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations, TEA members and friends, and by the interest earned on those contributions. Contributions to the scholarship fund should be made by check payable to the Sahli-Woodall Scholarship Fund and mailed to TEA.

We’ll accept contributions to the fund at the TEA Representative Assembly, May 11-12, 2012. For more information and to download applications, visit www.teateachers.org and click on Scholarships and Awards on the home page.

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When Velma Lois Jones began promoting voter registration and voter education in Memphis in the 1950s, she did not envision that the fruits of her work would lead her to the White House.

In mid-February, Jones was one of the six recipients of the “Drum Majors for Service Award” from the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Recipients of the award were invited for a visit with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

As Jones waited for the other honorees to arrive, she nearly missed the First Lady and the President’s daughters who came in through a private entrance after a morning jog. “I thought it was staff, but then I realized we were in the private living quarters.”

It all happened so quickly, and before she knew it, Jones was invited to the sitting room with a fireplace for a chat with the President and US Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis.

“It was awesome,” said Jones. “President Obama was so warm and personable, expressing his gratitude to the seniors who preceded him. It was like talking to a son or a grandson who was visiting his grandmama. He seemed just like he’s known us his entire life and we’ve known him.”

The only teacher among the six honorees, Jones was nominated by Cohen for dedicating more than 50 years of her life to teaching and service work with the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where she is currently a board member and past president.

Jones spoke with Obama about education and thanked him for his commitment to public schools.

“Being a member of TEA, being an educator today is one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks in life,” said Jones, the first African American classroom teacher to be elected TEA president. “Our society cannot make it without good teachers.”

Jones and other award recipients were invited to the White House during Black History Month as part of an effort to “salute and reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the rich fabric that makes up the United States,” according to the statement from the White House. “There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke color barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time.”

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic speech on the drum major instinct, the “Drum Major for Service” award is a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service in their own communities.

The White House sought to honor “unsung heroes,” or individuals who “strengthen their communities through extraordinary everyday acts of service done with reliability and commitment, but who seldom receive recognition.”

“It was truly the highlight of my life,” said Jones. “The President spent the time like he had nothing else to do and we were the only people in his life in that hour, in those moments.”

After she retired following 43 years in the classroom, Jones said she decided to continue the service in her community, staying true to her calling.

“Even as a little girl, I always wanted to play teacher, so I never thought of leaving the profession,” said Jones. “I just didn’t play at all if I couldn’t be a teacher.”

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Important Updates

A lot can happen in between issues of teach. As a result, it is important that TEA communicates with membersin a variety of ways to share updates on key happenings with the legislature, State Board of Education, important

news articles and events. One method we rely heavily on is our e-newsletters. TEA distributes atleast one email to members every week – either the “Tuesday Report” or “Compass.”

The “Tuesday Report” e-newsletter is your best resource for all of the latest information on evaluations.“Compass” is a more general e-newsletter TEA uses to share information on important topics

that affect your classroom.

If you are not receiving these e-newsletters from TEA, please email achaney@tea.nea.orgto be added to the distribution list. Also, many school email accounts will no longer accept

email from TEA. If your school email address is the one we have on file for you, it is importantthat you send us your home email address to ensure continued delivery of TEA emails.

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When Velma Lois Jones began promoting voter registration and voter education in Memphis in the 1950s, she did not envision that the fruits of her work would lead her to the White House.

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic speech on the drum major instinct, the “Drum Major for Service” award is a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer

“Highlight of My Life”Veteran Memphis Teacher Honored at White House

Honored — Velma Lois Jones, the first African American woman elected as TEA president, was among the six recipients of the “Drum Majors for Service Award” from the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. You can watch the White House video featuring Jones in the news section at www.teateachers.org.

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Need information, services?Mitchell JohnsonAssistant Executive Director for Affi liate ServicesDonna CotnerManager of UniServTennessee Education Association, 801 Second Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37201-1099(615) 242-8392, (800) 342-8367, FAX (615) 259-4581

UniServ CoordinatorsDistrict 1 — Harry Farthing, P.O. Box 298, Elizabeth-ton, TN 37644; phone: (423)262-8035, fax: (423)262-8053; Assns: Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Rogersville, Johnson, Sullivan, Bristol, Kingsport, Northeast State C.C. District 2 — Jennifer Gaby, P.O. Box 70, Afton, TN 37616; (423)234-0700, fax: (423)234-0708; Assns: Cocke, Newport, Elizabethton, Greene, Greeneville, Unicoi, Washington, Johnson City, ETSU. District 3 — Tina Parlier, P.O. Box 74, Corryton, TN 37721; (865)688-1175, fax: (865)688-5188; Assns: Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Sevier, Union, Walter State C.C. District 4 — Jon White, Knox County Education Association, 2411 Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917-8289; (865)522-9793, fax: (865)522-9866; Assns: Knox, UT-Knoxville, Pellisippi State C.C., TSD. District 5— Jason White, P.O. Box 5502, Oak Ridge, TN 37831; (615)521-1333; Assns: Anderson, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Scott, Oneida, York Institute District 6 — Reba Luttrell, 503 Cardinal St., Maryville, TN 37803; phone/fax: (865)983-8640; Assns: Blount, Alcoa, Maryville, Monroe, Sweet-water, Loudon, Lenoir City, Roane, Roane State C.C. District 7 — Jim Jordan, P.O. Box 4878, Cleveland, TN 37320; phone/fax: (423)472-3315; Assns: Bledsoe, Bradley, Cleveland, McMinn, Athens, Etowah, Meigs, Polk, Rhea-Dayton, Cleveland State C.C. District 8 — Theresa Turner, 4655 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411; (423)485-9535, fax: (423)485-9512; Assns: Hamilton County, Chattanooga State C.C., UT-Chat-tanooga, Department of Higher Ed. District 9 — Jeff Garrett, 801 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201; (615)242-8392, ext. 228, or (800)342-8367; Assns: Cof-fee, Manchester, Tullahoma, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie, Van Buren, White, Warren. District 10 — Shannon Bain, 1001 Rhett Place, Lebanon, TN 37087; phone: (615)547-7769, fax: (615)547-7879; Assns: Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Trousdale, TTU. District 11 — Arthur Patterson, 101 Copperas Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128; phone: (615)907-9912, fax: (615) 907-5490; Assns: Cannon, Sumner, Wilson, Lebanon S.S.D., Volunteer State C.C. District 12 — Susan Young, P.O. Box 422, Madison, TN 37116-0422; phone/fax: (615)865-9700; Assns: Cheatham, Rutherford, Murfreesboro, MTSU, TSB, TN Department of Education District 13 — Forestine Cole, Ralph Smith, Metro Nashville, 531 Fairground Court, Nashville, TN 37211; (615)726-1499, fax: (615)726-2501; Assns: Metro Nashville, Nashville State C.C., TSU, Department of Higher Education District 14 — Rhonda Thompson, 801 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201; (615)242-8392, ext. 321, or (800)342-8367; Assns: Clarksville-Montgomery, Rob-ertson, APSU District 15 — Miley Durham, P.O. Box 10, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464; phone/fax: (931)766-7874; Assns: Bedford, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Fayetteville, Marshall, Moore, Motlow State C.C. District 16 — Jackie Pope, 2326 Valley Grove Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37128; (615) 898-1060, fax: (615) 898-1099; Assns: Lewis, Maury, Williamson, Franklin S.S.D. District 17 — Cheryl Richardson-Bradley, 801 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201; (615)242-8392, ext. 233, or (800)342-8367; Assns: Decatur, Dickson, Hardin, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Perry, Wayne District 18 — Maria Uffelman, P.O. Box 99, Cumberland City, TN 37050; phone/fax: (931)827-3333; Assns: Benton, Carroll (West Carroll) Central, Clarksburg, Huntingdon, McKenzie, Gibson, Bradford, Humboldt, Milan, Tren-ton, Henry, Paris, Stewart, Weakley, UT-Martin, FTA District 19— Lorrie Butler, P.O. Box 387, Henderson, TN 38340; (731)989-4860, fax: (731)989-9254; Assns: Chester, Hardeman, Henderson, Lexington, Jackson-Madison, McNairy, Jackson State C.C. District 20 — Karla Carpenter, P.O. Box 177, Brunswick, TN 38014; (901)590-2543, fax: (901)382-1433; Assns: Crockett, Dyer, Dyersburg, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Union City, Tipton, Dyersburg State C.C. District 21 — Zandra Foster, 3897 Homewood Cove, Memphis, TN 38128; phone/fax: (901)377-9472; Assns: Fayette, Shelby, Southwest Tenn. C.C., University of Memphis. District 22/MEA — Ken Foster, Executive Director; MEA UniServ Directors: Marilyn Baker, Susanne Jackson, Terri Jones, Tom Marchand, Herman Saw-yer, MEA, 126 South Flicker Street, Memphis, TN 38104; (901)454-0966, fax: (901)454-9979; Assn: Memphis.

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TEA Calendar of EventsMay 4 Deadline for Local Association Newsletter Contest entriesMay 6-12 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 8 National Teacher DayMay 10 Deadline for mailing to TEA room reservations for NEA-RAMay 10 TEA Board of Directors, TEA BuildingMay 11-12 TEA Representative Assembly, Nashville Convention CenterMay 21-23 TEA Staff MeetingMay 28 Memorial DayJune 1 Deadline for submitting nominations for Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Graduate ScholarshipJune 6-9 TEA Summer Leadership Academy and TEA Political Academy, Franklin

On National Teacher Day, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education.

“Few other professionals impact as many lives as teachers do,” said TEA President Gera Summerford. “National Teacher Day is a good time to educate your family, friends and community about the work you do every day.”

The teaching profession has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. As part of its annual National Teacher Day celebration, taking place this year on Tuesday, May 8, the TEA is highlighting key trends in the teaching profession.

• More teachers believe collaborating with colleagues is essential to their work, but many districts still don’t provide

time for teachers to learn, share and collaborate. • Nearly all classrooms (97 percent) have one or more

computers, but half of the nation’s teachers say they need training to better integrate technology into classroom instruction—and such support is unevenly distributed across schools.

• Newer teachers put a high premium on exploring new roles and taking on new responsibilities in order to expand career options.

• Teachers’ salaries still lag behind those for other occupations requiring a college degree, and the pay gap is growing larger.

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