Chapter Presidents

2018-19 Chapter Presidents

The chapter presidents plan, organize, and lead events, workshops, and meetings on their campus. They serve on the Student WEA Board of Directors, a democratic governing body, and make decisions on the direction and development of the organization. They play an important role in making Aspiring Educators a successful organization. Contact us if you would like to get in touch with your chapter president!

Educators and supporters of public schools continue to advocate for school funding increases

April 12, 2019 By Bill Hurley

Educators continued to advocate for public education this week as the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee held hearings on the state budget. Educators and supporters of public education testified at those hearings, submitted written testimony and shared their thoughts through letters to their legislators and in letters submitted to local media throughout the state. On Wednesday, supporters of public education packed a Joint Finance Committee hearing in Oak Creek, speaking in favor of Governor Evers’ proposals to increase general public education funding as well as special education funding.

Voters support ‘major increase’ in special education funding

April 11, 2019 By Bill Hurley

A large majority of Wisconsin’s registered voters – 74 percent – agree with Governor Evers that there should be a “major increase” in state aid for special education, according to results from the latest Marquette University Law School poll. As part of his state budget plan, Evers has proposed a $600 million increase.

Spotlight on Locals: Gale Ettrick Trempealeau Education Association

April 5, 2019 By Bill Hurley

What keeps the Gale Ettrick Trempealeau Education Association Strong? “It is the people that we have in our local,” says Cindy Stetzer, high school science teacher and leader of the GETEA. “We are active, and we have taken time to build good relationships with administration and the school board,” she tells WEAC Vice President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen for her latest Spotlight on Locals column. “Because of that, we have a seat at the table. Additionally, those in leadership roles always keep the lines of communication open.”

All 18 WTCS recertifications are successful

April 5, 2019 By Bill Hurley

All 18 recertification elections in Wisconsin Technical College System locals were successful this spring, according to results from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC).

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2018-19 Chapter Presidents