Congratulations to OEA member and Union PS Teacher, Rebecka Peterson, on being named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year! Rebecka has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, for 11 years at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amid a difficult first year
Thank you for taking part in OEA’s democratic process and for letting your voice be heard. As you prepare for the 2024 elections, please review the candidate videos, statements and information below. Online voting is open from March 18 and closes on March 29. Click HERE to vote. You have
As OEA members prepare to vote in the association’s 2021 elections in late March, candidates for the various seats are allowed to submit a photo and a 75-word statement. In addition, we have interviewed the candidates for the state offices of president, vice president and NEA Director, and those videos
AutoPay is a convenient method to pay OEA dues, including local dues, through automatic deductions from a checking or savings account, credit card, or personal/bank check. Current Members use the eDues Self Enrollment site to pay their dues through an AutoPay payment option. New Members enroll using the JoinNow portal
Another school shooting, this one taking the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, brings pain and sorrow to the nation. Following is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s statement on the tragedy. “We grieve for the students, staff and families of
Now offering PPAT Targeted Support Sessions! In addition to OSAT sessions, we are now able to offer PPAT sessions thanks to an additional partnership with NSU. To register for these sessions please follow the same links for the OSAT Targeted Support Sessions below. OEA OSAT Targeted Support Sessions—free, online sessions
Civics? Education? Let’s do both! Civication is an exciting opportunity for OEA members to connect with state lawmakers and make a difference in Oklahoma public education. Whether it’s meeting with lawmakers in your home districts or coming to the Capitol during the legislative session, OEA has you covered! Civication at
Oklahoma ESPs rank 50th in earnings report Oklahoma teachers remain 34th nationally in average teacher pay while the state’s per pupil expenditure remains in the bottom six, according to the latest Ranking of the States released by the National Education Association recently. NEA also released for the first time the
A.J. Stegall recently joined the OEA Communications Center as social media communications organizer. As a member of the Comms team, he will manage the association’s social media platforms and create content in other digital areas. A.J. received a bachelor’s in music education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a master’s
Share Your Talents On An OEA Committee New committee assignments will made this summer, so tell us where you would like to serve. Complete this form and return it to the OEA by May 31, 2023. For more information, contact Maureen Peters at mpeters@okea.org. Standing Committee members and charges 2022-23
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