Union Strong?
The question mark comes from last night’s first district-wide union (Pinellas Classroom Teacher Association: PCTA) meeting of the year: the Faculty Representative (FR) Council. Every… Read More »Union Strong?
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Solidarity
I’ve been thinking a lot about what solidarity looks like and should look like lately. To me, it’s about valuing the power of collective voice.… Read More »Solidarity
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
Windmills vs Walls
Teachers have had three days back-to-school. I’ve noticed changes during that short time.Read More »Windmills vs Walls
Happy Back-to-School 2015
Happy back-to-school!
I’m excited that I’ve officially got my first first day under my belt as a new teacher. Huzzah!
Brother Sun
I got to meet up with part of my house concert family again tonight to enjoy Brother Sun‘s music. I hadn’t previously heard of the band… Read More »Brother Sun
Looking Forward to Challenge
Huzzah! I survived my first week as a high school teacher! This first week, I got off a little easy, because the students were testing… Read More »Looking Forward to Challenge