January 27, 2012

KEA Central District in Washington DC

The NEA Mid-Atlantic Region hosted its annual conference this year at the Marriott Gateway in Crystal City, VA.

Central District members, Stephanie Winkler (Madison Co.), Norma Hopkins (Danville Ind.), Denise Waggoner (Jessamine Co.), and Asia Baker (Fayette Co) attended the 3 day event.

Asia Baker, KEA CD newly elected Ethnic Minority Representative and first time attendee, also attended the NEA Mid-Atlantic Minority Leadership Program prior to attending the MARLC.

Norma and Denise both were first-time participants and learned much about the struggles of public education and heard from our NEA leaders: President Dennis VanRoekel, Vice-President Lily Eskelsen, and Secretary/Treasurer Becky Pringle.

This is a great opportunity for any local leader to attend. If you are interested in attending next year's NEA MARLC contact your local president for more information.

Pictured at the right are the KEA CD participants with NEA President Dennis and KEA President Sharron Oxendine.