Melia Melton recently joined the OEA as the assistant for the Teaching and Learning and Organizing centers as well as receptionist at the association headquarters in Oklahoma City. Melia retired after 36 years as a court reporter in Oklahoma City and Cleveland County. She also served as a program instructor
Former Mustang elementary teacher Joshua Frazier has joined the OEA as an early career/equity organizer, a new position created by a grant from the National Education Association. Frazier’s position is part of the Teaching and Learning Center. His responsibilities include working with early career educators in the western half of
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Sergio Martinez recently joined the Oklahoma Education Association staff as the assistant for the Legislative and Political Organizing and Communications centers. A graduate of the Classen School of Advanced Studies in Oklahoma City, Martinez brings a good deal of political staff experience. He was an intern for State Sen. Michael
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
With Oklahoma schools moving to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OEA has compiled resources to help educators and students in these unprecedented times. The The Bridge is a movement designed to connect educators with families looking for enrichment, ideas, and teacher-created content during the statewide coronavirus shutdown. We have
Ted Dintersmith, one of the country’s leading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose will bring his uplifting message to OEA’s 2022 Organizing Conference. An author, philanthropist and former venture capitalist, Dintersmith will provide a keynote address at “Better Together: Organizing Through Advocacy.” The conference is
On Monday, Governor Kevin Stitt held his last State of the State speech for this term at the Oklahoma Capitol. Below is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s response. “Our public schools need resources and respect. We’re disappointed the governor offered neither. “He chose to use divisive issues that may be popular
SB 683 Allows Support Professionals to Join The Teachers’ Retirement System Upon Hiring The Oklahoma Legislature this session passed SB 683, which opened up the Teachers’ Retirement System to education support professionals immediately upon their hiring by a public school district. Until now, those employees had to work for the
Early Bird Deadline Extended Early Bird registration for the 2022 Organizing Conference has been extended through Feb. 11. Registration for just $35 before the 12. Afterwards, registration will will increase to $50. “Better Together: Organizing through Advocacy” is the theme for this year’s conference, which is scheduled for Feb. 25-26
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