September 06, 2008
This past July, officers from the Madison County Education Association and Madison Co KESPA local attended the KEA Central District annual retreat. During the two day event, officers planned a schedule of events, completed a yearly budget and had a great time learning from other local leaders around the Central KY area.
On Saturday, September 6th, 15 Madison County Building Representatives met at the Berea Artisan Center for a 3 hour issue training. Michelle New, KEA UniServ Director, delivered helpful information on topics such as: dealing with legislative issues, how to best communicate with members, and holding effective 10 minute meetings. Reps were also updated on upcoming events in the local, district, state, and national affiliates. Each building was also provided with visibility items and membership information.
Pictured here are Officers: Stephanie Winkler, President of MCEA; Doug Roberts, President MC KESPA; Wanda Meaux, Ethnic Minority Representative; Margaret Tilsley, Vice President MCEA; Cathy Fugitt, Secretary MCEA; Michelle New, KEA UniServ Director; Tanya Barnett, MC KESPA VP; Jessica Salyers, Building Rep White Hall and Pictured Building Reps: Carla Smith, Clark Moores Middle School; Angie Neal, Madison Central HS; Steve Gillespie, Madison Central HS; Manny Duarte, Madison Middle School; Angela Headley, Kirksville Elementary; Tara Alcorn, Daniel Boone Elementary; Annette Almjeld, Silver Creek Elementary.
Mrs. Heather LaBarbara, Jessamine County EA President and KEA-CD Board of Directors Member, sets sail with members from the United States - Japan Leadership Program in Seattle, Washington during August. Mrs. LaBarbara (bottom left) has been selected as the only teacher from the United States to participate in the program. She, along with other chosen leaders from both the United States and Japanese delegations, will travel to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Tokyo, Japan in July 2009. The purpose of the U.S.-Japan Leadership Program is to develop a network of communication, friendship and understanding among the next generation of leaders in each country. The Program aims to foster a continuing dialogue among younger leaders in a broad variety of professions. It starts this process by bringing some 20 young leaders together from each country for two intensive weeklong conferences over two years, with discussions revolving around historical and current issues in the bilateral relations, as well as issues spanning beyond our two countries.
CAMP HORSE (photograph 5)
Jasmine Flowers, a third grader in Nicholas County Schools, was one of 60 students selected to attend Camp Horse on October 25. Pictured with Jasmine are teachers, Lori Thacker and Amanda Switzer. This event is held in the spring and fall of each year, and its purpose is to give children in grades 1-5 a closer look at horses and Kentucky's signature equine industry. At Camp Horse, students and parents/guardians get to spend the entire day at the Kentucky Horse Park seeing the sights and learning about horses including horse care, horse handling, tack and farrier care. Information and entry forms are distributed to elementary schools in KEA-Central District, and a Selections Committee chooses 60 essays from students about "Why I should be closed to attend Camp Horse." Congratulations, Jasmine!
