March for Our Lives
Yesterday I marched for my life, and for the lives of all others affected by gun violence.Read More »March for Our Lives
Solidarity
Walking the Walk
Nearly a month ago the shootings in Parkland, FL happened. Two days after that a shooting took place very close to the school I work at, close enough to warrant a Lock Down. Since then, I’ve been feeling very anxious.
Honor the Contract
On November 14, I and a couple thousand of my closest friend (i.e. fellow union members) protested at the School Board meeting, because they are choosing to not honor the pay scale they agreed to in 2013. This means hundreds of people ready to move to the next level of the pay scale are left hanging.Read More »Honor the Contract
Take a Stand
Tonight I took a stand with hundreds of other teachers, students, and parents to support teachers’ pay and working conditions.Read More »Take a Stand
Union Strong
Last night I went to the Hillsborough County Teachers’ Association (HCTA) Representative Council. It was one of the most powerful union meetings I’ve ever been too.Read More »Union Strong
Right Side of History
Charlottesville.
It’s easy for me, a white woman from a middle-class family, to say, “How can this be happening in 2017?” Once upon a time, I would have been able to ask that question with a straight face. Now, I know better.
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Back-to-School 2017-2018
Tomorrow, it’s Back-to-School! For teachers, anyway.Read More »Back-to-School 2017-2018
Women’s March
Yesterday ~25,000 people gathered in St. Petersburg, FL to participate in our local Women’s March. I’m honored to have participated in this inspiring event.Read More »Women’s March