Our Voice - Washington Education Association

Wanted: Your Voice

We’re WEA members, and we are The Voice of Education. When it comes to what works best in our classrooms, educators are the experts. But we’ve got to make sure our voice gets a fair hearing in the debate over the future of Washington’s schools. Mouse over our pix below to learn how we’re advocates for students and our profession. And then send in your own photo and story! We’ll share them on the big screen at WEA’s representative assembly in May!

“I asked the Quality Education Council to respect the voice of educators.”
— Anne Melgaard

“I talked about high-stakes testing with my shuttle driver.”
— Julie Wickersham

“I shared my thoughts about HB 2261 with Sen. Rodney Tom.”
— Ken Mortland

“I was featured in WE 2.0.”
— Dionne Vester

“I described the challenge of large class sizes to the Quality Education Council.”
— Mike Radow

“I’m going to meet with Rep. Skip Priest.”
— John Traxler

“I participated in a press conference against I-1033.”
— Beth Nye

“I post education information on Facebook.”
— Lorraine Hirakawa

“I discussed HB 2261 with legislators in Olympia.”
— Philip Mosely

“When I fly, I discuss school funding with my seatmates.”
— Debbie Chandler

“I described how the importance of paraprofessionals to the QEC.”
— Molly Prater

“I testified before the HB 2261 funding subcommittee.”
— John Lees

“I invited Rep. Bruce Dammeier to visit my classroom.”
— Pam Kruse

“I testified before the Quality Education Council.”
— Rachel Aeby

“I explained our collective bargaining agreement to Gov. Gregoire.”
— Sam Fitzgerald

“I spoke with my legislators about school reform.”
— Tom Cruver