MSTA Convention 2008 Bloggers
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 Andrew BurkeCounty/Local: TCEA Member: 10 years Position: Math Teacher School: Easton HS Other: First-time blogger Why I came to convention: “I wanted to enjoy being part of the solution.” |
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Nori Burkhardt County/Local: Talbot, TCEA Member: 5 years Position: English Teacher School: Easton High School Other:Member-At-Large, Negotiating team, Membership Committee Chair, Newsletter Designer and oh yeah, I'm also a parent, graduate student, and I work two (yes, two!!!) part-time jobs. Why I came to convention: “I became an educator because I like steady work and a steady income; you can't get either as an artist or a free-lance writer. I've stuck with it because I love it. Every day presents new challenges and changes, but there is still some familiarity. I came to convention the first year because my Local President threatened me with death and I came back because I had fun (shocking...I know!).” Email: lburkhardt@tcps.k12.md.us |
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 Melissa DirksCounty/Local: Frederick, FCTA Member: 13 years Position: Art Teacher School: Brunswick ES Other: FCTA Board of Directors member; FCTA communications committee chair Why I came to convention: “I ran for delegate to the MSTA convention to make sure that FCTA members have a voice at the state level. As a democratic organization I believe it is very important that we have proper voting representation.” Email: Melissa.Dirks@fcps.org |
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Brian Donoughe County/Local: Howard, HCEA Member: 14 years Position: Teacher School: Murray Hill Middle School HS Other: First-time blogger Why I came to convention: “To have a part in the direction of the state association.” |
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Géraldine Duval County/Local: Montgomery, MCEA Member: 11 years Position: National Board Program Specialist School: Office of Organizational Development Other: First-time blogger Why I came to convention: “It’s my association. It’s your association. Together, we make a difference.” |
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Karen Filippelli County/Local: Howard, HCEA Member: 5 years Position: Paraeducator School: Oakland Mills High School Other: First-time blogger Why I came to convention: “To influence change.” |
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Roderick Freeman County/Local: Kent Member: 7 years Position: Instructional Assistant School: Galena MS Other: First-time blogger Why I came to convention: “To be informed.” |
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John Hendrix County/Local: Montgomery, MCEA Member: 12 years Position: Earth/Space Systems and Astronomy Teacher School: John F. Kennedy HS Other: Blogger last year Why I came to convention: “I come to the convention because I like to participate in the democratic process whenever possible.” Email: Juan_L_Hendrix@mcpsmd.org |
