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President Sue Messinger: NEOEA Spells Support to Locals

As we have begun another school year, I’m reminded of the supportive nature of us as educators. I love that we can count on our colleagues in so many ways. Whether we are preparing a lesson, or getting nutritious meals ready for students, or trying to figure out how to assist a student, we have many individuals around us to count on for ideas and support. We can all think of times when colleagues are eager to share resources and eager to lend a helping hand. And we all know that support makes it so much easier to do the work we do for families and students in an increasingly difficult and demanding environment.

We benefit from that support in our immediate work environment, but we also get a ton of support from NEOEA. Our regional association plays a pivotal role for us, providing us with essential support in numerous ways. When NEOEA brings our amazing network of educators and locals across the region together, leaders and members get to benefit from connecting with each other at NEOEA-sponsored professional development functions like our Megaconference and Summer Leadership. We also get the chance to advocate for public education as delegates to Representative Assemblies. Support from NEOEA also comes in the form of scholarships for academic training and for opportunities to participate in state and national conferences. Access to NEOEA scholarships, awards, and grants helps us enhance our skills and enrich the students, families, and communities we serve.

Within this issue is our new BRAG sheet. It is a great summary of the many ways NEOEA offers support to all members, and it truly shows our organization has a lot to crow about.

The opportunities through your association with NEOEA are invaluable, and I encourage each of you to take advantage of what NEOEA has to offer. Thank you for your commitment, your passion, and your unwavering support for one another. Here’s to a continued successful school year!

Sue Messinger
NEOEA President