Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Day in South Central is Topped Off With Visit to Wayne Community Schools


Our visit to South Central UniServ Unit locals was complete with a visit to the Wayne Community Schools in Corydon. We were greeted by Kandi Hackett (at right) Developmental Kindergarten through 6th grade Art and Computer teacher. Oh yes, past president of the Wayne EA and a member of the Negotiations team. I'd say she does a lot! Two Student Council leaders led us to our first classroom visit.


The first classroom visit was in the homeroom of 3rd grade teacher Sandra Young. Here (at left) is Sandra pictured with her 3rd graders.




The other classroom visit took us to the 4th grade homeroom of Lynne Nekvinda. Lynne is pictured with her 4th grade homeroom (at right).

At the end of a full day of teaching, members of the Wayne EA gathered in the Elementary building for a reception and a time to enjoy conversation with their colleagues.










Nearly two dozen members were able to join us in the Media Center. I shared Team ISEA's goals of 1) building membership, 2) working to implement SF 277 Iowa's Teacher Quality Law, and 3) work for needed changes to No Child Left Behind Law.

We had something to celebrate too! With so many school districts experiencing declining enrollment and staff reductions, the Wayne EA was able to rise above it all and gain two members! Congratulations to all Wayne EA members for your gain!

Wayne EA President Ann Jackson (at right) led the contingent of members from the Middle and High School building to join in. Ann teaches High School Band and Vocal Music.

Thank you South Central UniServ Unit leaders for your warm hospitality! You perform magic every day in your classrooms and find energy to take on leadership roles in the association. Team ISEA is grateful for all you do!

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