eir annual Recognition Dinner at Traditions Restaurant in Ankeny.Leaders from across the UniServ Unit gathered early to enjoy the social time with colleagues from other school districts.
We were treated to musical entertainment by Wagner and Walter Caldas, 22 year old twin brothers from the c
ommunity of Grota do Surucucu, an impoverished neighborhood located on the outskirts of Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Wagner and Walter were introduced to Team ISEA member Gilmara Mitchell and her husband Martin in October 2006 and with the connecting of many prominent individuals, Wagner and Walter are now students at the University of Northern Iowa in the School of Music.
For the second year in a row PSUU holds the honor of having one of their own leaders be named Iowa Teacher of the Year! This evening we heard from our 2008 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Andy Mogle, of the Norwalk Professional Education Association.PSUU recognized local associations for: 1) largest percentage of membership increase; 2) largest numerical membership increase; 3) locals meeting/exceeding bargaining goals; 4) ISEA/PSUU Five Star Locals. Congratulations to all for the fine work you do on behalf of the association!
All Team ISEA members gathered were treated to an extra special keynote speaker this evening too. Team NEA's Vice President (and President-elect) Dennis Van Roekel. Dennis gave an inspiring message that gave us all a boost to continue the great work that Polk Suburban UniServ members do every day.
Pictured (above, left to right) NEA Vice President Dennis Van Roekel; Jan Reinicke, ISEA Executive Director; and Randy Richardson, ISEA Associate Executive Director for Field Services.
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