MEA President’s Message – May 2023

MEA President’s Message – May 2023

Here it is May already—just affirming the truth of the saying, “Time certainly flies when you’re having fun”—the fun being lots of meetings this past month with members around the state: membership meetings, higher ed delegate assemblies, a panel for aspiring...
MEA President’s Message – May 2023

President’s Message – April 2023

We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”. Similarly, in public education this is the time of year that you are starting to see the blossoms that result from the seeds of learning that you planted last fall. (Although it is National Poetry Month, I was...
MEA President’s Message – May 2023

President’s Message – March 2023

These late winter snows aren’t fooling me—they can’t prevent spring from arriving in Maine! In fact, today is the first day of meteorological spring–according to meteorologists at least! Likewise, in our schools and on our campuses, even some ongoing challenges...
MEA President’s Message – May 2023

President’s Message – February 2023

Tomorrow’s forecast says it will be partly cloudy—so maybe Punxsutawney Phil will call for an early spring? All due respect for those who love the snow and cold, but likely others could use a lift in outlook that a shorter winter might bring! Another lift up for...
MEA President’s Message – May 2023

President’s Message – December 2022

I don’t know where November went (I’ve heard others say that, too)–once elections were behind us, we were already into discussing the upcoming legislative session and the number of meetings seemed to quadruple overnight. We are looking forward to making ever...