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
Deborah Phelps, a highly sought-after motivational speaker and author, will provide the keynote address at OEA’s 2022 Summer Leadership Academy, at 9:30 a.m. June 23. SLA will take place June 22-23 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest. The conference begins at 1 p.m. on the 22nd with
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
OEA OSAT Targeted Support Sessions—free, online sessions designed for candidates seeking traditional, alternative, or emergency certification! Sessions for Elementary (Reading, Math, Constructed Response), Early Childhood, Special Ed Mild/Moderate, and US/OK History/Government/Economics, plus All OSATs Constructed Response! This opportunity is open to members and non-members. OEA/OAEA is also offering two $65 OSAT
The SB 658 Temporary Injunction A temporary injunction blocking sections of SB 658 was made official on Sept. 8, 2021. Read about the nuances of the ruling here. Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine OEA hosted “Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine” on Jan. 27. OEA members had
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
True Stories of #PublicEdProud By Jessica JerniganOEA member and Director of School and Community Engagementat Bixby Public SchoolsAs published in the Tulsa World, Feb. 25, 2022. What makes us #PublicSchoolProud? These anecdotes are a mere glimpse into a true and deeper story with a name and a face, a student
2022 Delegate Assembly May 6-7, Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond Delegate Training Some of our Directors have scheduled Delegate Trainings for all 2022 delegates in their zones. For more information, contact Rheta Kennedy at rkennedy@okea.org or 405.523.4365. Oklahoma City Metro Zone B – 6 p.m., April 19, BJ’s Restaurant, 325 Outlet Shoppes
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