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UPCOMING DATES:

• June 10: Rally for Public Education: 6pm - 7:30: Canton Memorial Civic Center
• June 18: ECOEA Summer Local Leaders Workshop: Presidents, Treasurers + 2
• June 23: OEA Annual Golf Outing, Columbus
• June 23-25: OEA Summer Leadership Academy, Columbus
• July 2-6: NEA Annual RA, Portland, Oregon
• July 16: ECOEA Summer ZOOM: 10:00am - 2:30pm

Happy Summer! 

Hopefully you are finished with school (or almost done!) and able to rest and recharge now that it is summer. I always treasure my down time, so I hope you take time to refill your bucket and make memories with loved ones and friends. 

While school may be done, public education is under attack and our work is not done. Please consider writing your legislators, speaking with community members, or joining us at the rally for public education on June 10th. Let's show them what unity looks and sounds like! 

If you have some downtime, I would love to see you at our summer offerings. Whether it is over zoom to learn about being a building rep or how to interact with AI, or if in person, at our summer leaders training, we love connecting with you! See details below for further information. 

Enjoy the sunshine!

In solidarity,

Juliann Doerschuk 

Congratulations to all our ECOEA elected delegates from our locals within ECOEA. These leaders will be representing us in Portland, Oregon at the NEA Representative Assembly in July.

• Caitlin Driscoll, Alliance EA
• Tina Bradley, Canton Professional EA
• Juliann Doerschuk, Canton Professional EA
• Rita McMillen, Canton Professional EA
• Paul Palomba, Canton Professional EA
• Lynne Watson, Canton Professional EA
• Angel McCune, Jackson Classified PA
• Heather Zuniga, Malvern EA
• Jen McKelley, North Canton EA
• Julie Nelson, North Canton EA
• Kelli Mohn, Plain Local TA
• Beth Swogger, Wellsville TA
• Christine Willison, Wellsville TA
• Matt Balsinger, Wooster EA
• Karen Linch, Wooster EA
• Kathleen Purdy, OEA-Retired

WE NEED YOU

Come stand with local superintendents, elected officials, educators, and community leaders as they speak out against proposed state budget cuts to school districts.

Join in protecting public education in Stark County and across Ohio!

Tuesday, June 10: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Canton Memorial Civic Center

1101 Market Ave N

Canton, Ohio 44702

ECOEA is proud to be a hole sponsor for the OEA Golf Outing that will be held at Champions Golf Course in Columbus on June 23. It's not too late to register. Come have a swinging good time with us! You can register a group of 4 or if you prefer, you can register as a spectator and hang out with President Doerschuk. There will be food and beverages, door prizes, and OEA Fund-raising activities!

Registration is NOW OPEN for ECOEA's summer zoom session. Enjoy one or both sessions from the comfort of your own home.

Kelly Yambor will host "Building Rep and Grievance Training." Kelly will help building representatives with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and advocate for members. The training will discuss the responsibilities of building reps, effective communication strategies, contract interpretation and the grievance process. 

Matthew Mays will present "AI, It's Everywhere."  This session will focus on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. You will explore how AI can support teaching, personalize learning and prepare students for an AI-driven world. 

There will be door prizes after each session, with a PD certificate for your total hours provided.There is no charge for any member to attend.

President Doerschuk attended Member Lobby Day on May 20 in Columbus to meet with members of the Ohio General Assembly to lobby about important issues facing public education. ECOEA members Val Heban and Ed Sims also lobbied for the day and attended the Legislative Reception. Members Angel McCune and Jolene Dancy also represented ECOEA at the reception.

ECOEA was well represented at the Spring RA in Columbus last month. The following locals were in attendance.

• Alliance E. A.
• Claymont E.A.
• East Canton E.A.
• Fairless E. A.
• Jackson Memorial E. A.
• Malvern E.A.
• Massillon E. A.
• Minerva Local E.A.
• North Canton E. A.
• Northwest T. A.
• Perry C T A .
• Plain Local T. A.
• OEA-Retired
• Rittman E. A.
• Southern Local T.A.
• SCEPTA
• Wooster E. A.

Congratulations to Dee Meredith of Fairless E.A., who has been elected to the OEA Board of Directors ESP At-Large #3. We wish you great success in this role as you continue to advocate for excellence in education!

Additionally, congratulations to EN-RICH-MENT, a nonprofit arts organization in Stark County, for being honored with the Glatt/Holloway Award from OEA. Under the leadership of Ms. Betty Smith, EN-RICH-MENT continues to provide opportunities for youth through year-round programming, leadership and internship experiences. In addition to nominating EN-RICH-MENT for this award, ECOEA donated $500 to support its mission. Ms. Betty is pictured below receiving the award at the OEA Awards Luncheon in Columbus.

Your ECOEA officers and staff:

President Juliann Doerschuk, Canton Professional EA

Vice President Heather Zuniga, Malvern EA

Recording Secretary Leora Troyer, East Holmes TA

Business Manager Valerie Heban, OEA-Retired, North Canton EA

Executive Director Jennifer Henderson, Canton Professional EA

Website ecoea.ohea.us

ECOEA Office Phone (330) 499-8587

ECOEA Email ecoea@sbcglobal.net