VOTER TURNOUT!
Today is the voting day at the NEA RA. Voter turnout is essential in any election, especially the election for NEA officers. I humbly ask for your vote. Your vote makes a difference.
Thank you!
Campaign Trail Photo Album!
Taking pictures with members and advocates is something I enjoy! It provides an opportunity for more personal & meaningful conversations and allows me to connect with people on a deeper level. These pictures brought back a lot of great memories from the past year!
TRIVIA 2
TRIVIA 2 - It’s a fast-paced week; it can be hard to find time to relax. But did you know that playing a trivia game can help you relax? Trivia games are a great way to challenge your mind and learn new things. It can help to improve your mood and reduce stress. Try these questions in TRIVIA 2!
WHY RE-ELECT PRINCESS?
When I ran for the Office of Vice President in 2019, I committed to goals set in the areas of Strength in the Organization, Future Growth, and Long-term Stability. During this term, I accomplished the following:
********Strength in the Organization**********
· Maintained my open-door policy, “All of Team NEA,” to serve
as a mentor, coach, advisor, and supporter to anyone seeking my years of
experience and knowledge.
· Chaired the NEA Conference Alignment Team - successfully
pivoted all conferences to a virtual environment during lockdown while developing
safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies to ensure a safe return to
in-person national conferences.
· Chaired the 2022 NEA Leadership Summit implementing our new protocols and strategies to safeguard all participants in our first return to in-person conferences.
**********Future Growth**********
· Utilized new virtual capabilities to engage more
members in NEA activities/meetings.
· Focused on issue-based organizing around school safety,
school funding, salary, and benefits. Walked
strike lines in Sacramento and Oakland, fighting for their students.
· Co-chaired and co-created a set of Principles to guide the Task Force on the Future of Assessment.
*********Long-term Stability**********
· As Budget Committee Vice-Chair ensured continued focus
on NEA’s financial stability.
· Served as a resource coach to affiliates on the fiscal
health and long-term stability.
· Leading transition of New NEA Member Benefits CEO.
In my next term of office as Vice President, I will focus on:
********Strength in the Organization**********
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Continue to fight relentlessly for our members and
diverse population of students, so ALL receive the support needed to ensure
success.
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Enhance education, racial, and social justice
agendas and tools that further lift up equity and respect for all.
· Identify opportunities for educators to tell their stories to the public with the long-range intent to create a more positive narrative around public education.
**********Future Growth**********
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Organize around issues that impact the daily work
lives of our members.
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Identify and grow partnerships with affiliates to
enhance our dynamic alignment.
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Examine opportunities that will grow the profession
and our membership.
*********Long-term Stability**********
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Identify risks and responses for emergency global
events.
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Enhance the organization’s relevancy to all
members.
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Examine and enhance structures, processes, and
practices that promote and support a culture of continuous collaboration
throughout NEA’s internal and external systems.
TRIVIA TIME 1!
Participating in the RA can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be taxing. Playing a quick trivia game can be a great way to boost motivation & relieve stress. Try these questions in TRIVIA 1!