Member Spotlight

Rose Walker, an elementary paraeducator in Lewistown, Maine, ran for a local school committee seat so that she could make a difference for her students, family, and community.

Marcie Villanueva, a food service supervisor in Wilmington, Delaware, shares what can be done to better helps schools address school meal debt, from Angel Funds to reduced-price meals.

Amber Myrrh Ingram, an ESL elementary school teacher in Orange, New Jersey, shares why integrating LGBTQ+ history and rights into curriculum is essential to the wellbeing of students, families, and educators.

Shaniqua Williams, a school counselor in Frederick County, Virginia, shares why she believes that every person in the education system is connected.

Petal Robertson, a high school English teacher from Montclair, New Jersey, shares how being part of the union helped keep her fighting for the education system she believes in.

Cathy Boote, a retired art teacher from Holland, Michigan, shares why she believes that her neighbor, Betsy DeVos, has lost perspective of what it means to be an everyday American.

Carlos Avila, a middle school social studies educator in Las Cruces, New Mexico, believes that educators can build, shape, and transform public education through their union and that their voices will ensure students receive the care, the schooling, and the rights they deserve.

Tamika Walker Kelly, an elementary school music specialist in Fayetteville, North Carolina, believes that from the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no better time for educators to advocate for themselves and their students.

Tameka Mays, an instructional aide in New Castle, Delaware, has learned to advocate for herself, her colleagues, and her students with the help of NEA.

Robin McNair, a restorative practices coordinator in Prince George's County, Marlyand, believes that education policies can either combat or perpetuate the school-to-prison pipeline.