Dear MTEA Members:

Happy New Year to all of you. May this year bring everything that makes you smile. And, we have much to smile about. We have good jobs; jobs that make a difference in our students lives. We have satisfaction in that what we do is important and will affect the world in a small way. We have pretty good working conditions, compared to many. We have health benefits that give us peace of mind that we are covered should something happen. And we have each other. Support and encouragement form the best in the profession. We are indeed blessed. Kepp those thoughts in mind as the trials and tribulations that come with our job pop-up from time to time.

 

I would like to thank one of the 'best in the profession' for her time and effort in presenting (twice!) a very informative power point on salary guides: Pat White. In it was a wealth of information Thank hyou Pat.

 

Negotiations are starting. The team is in place. We have sent up dates that are convenient for the teacm to meet with the Board. We also have some of our members attending Leadership Workshops at the end of this month. Notices were also sento out to all members in all building to attend workshops sponsored by OCCEA the beginning of March. Please fill out the brochure and send it the Charlene O'Hare at the Middle School if yo are interested in going. Space is limited.

I wish all of you a safe, happy, and healthy 2012, and will close tith a favorite quote of mine: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Please, in 2012, make the most of those moments.

  

Your in advocacy,

Barbara Ambler

MTEA President

 

 

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