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Washington Education Association


Contact Information

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9100
Federal Way, WA 98063-9100

Physical Address:
32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South
Federal Way, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 941-6700
Fax: (253) 946-7604



State Leaders

Executive Director

John Okamoto
(253) 765-7030

President

+Mary Lindquist (*7/9/2011)
(253) 765-7031

Vice President

+Michael Ragan (*7/9/2011)
(253) 765-7034

*Expiration date for term of office
+Full Time Release



Quick Facts

Salary Info

Beginning Teacher Salary: $34,426
Average Teacher Salary: $49,884

Job Market

Teacher shortage in special education, math, and science. Teaching positions also are opening up as teachers retire. View current job openings.

Certification Requirements

Washington State Board of Education
(360) 725-6400



NEA-Retired

Retired Contact

Joanne Christopher
Washington Education Association
33434 Eight Avenue, S, Box 989100
Federal Way, WA 98003
(800) 622-3393, ext 7065
jchristopher@washingtonnea.org

Retired President

Carl Taylor

Dues

Annual: $33
Lifetime: $150

Comments: Pre-Retired membership is available.



Student Program

State Student Leaders

Erika Navarro

Student Organizer

Eddie Westerman
(253) 765-7036
ewesterman@washingtonea.org

Linda Woo
(253) 765-7027
lwoo@washingtonea.org

Christina Martinez
(253) 765-7029
cmartinez@washingtonea.org