What a great two days listening to, engaging with, and presenting for Kansas educators at the KNEA Education Support Professional Conference. Our ESPs are incredibly vital in the success of all kids! We are stronger together. We are better together. #weloveourESPs #rESPect

Happy to be at an event hosted by United Teachers of Wichita celebrating teachers! We are strongest when we work together. Kansas NEA

I am excited to be able to represent KNEA, as the honorees for the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year from Region 4 are recognized. A special congratulations to the two finalists from Region 4, Erik Stone and Olivia Winegeart, and my own district’s nominee, Lacie Fair!

At the Board Meeting and have my coffee in hand, preparing for all of the KNEA Delelates to arrive tonight and tomorrow morning, as we kick off our Representative Assembly. Kansas NEA

[KNEA EARLY ENROLLMENT] Together we’re stronger. Together we’re heard! Don’t wait to be part of your union. First-time members can enroll for the 24-25 school year now and enjoy benefits of union membership all summer long. #knea joinknea.org

The wait is over! Catch the 2024 National Teacher of the Year announcement live on CBS Mornings on Wednesday, April 3 between 7 – 9 a.m. ET to find out who will be named. Read more about them here: bit.ly/3TnnmAk. #NTOY24

Today wraps up the NEA Education Support Professionals Conference. I reconnected with old friends, met new ones, and gathered tons of information to be able to bring back to Kansas. It was great to help lift up such an important group for public education! #esp2024 #WeLoveOurESPs

Excited to be celebrating all of the ESPs of the year tonight! Especially excited to celebrate Kansas NEA and Newton Schools own Lorisa Harder! We are proud of the work that you do! #esp2024 #WeLoveOurESPs

On my way to the NEA ESP Conference (assuming my flight doesn’t get delayed more…😅). Excited to be able to bring back information that I can use to help support Kansas educators!

Calling and emailing right now! Will you join me? #ksed

Our first 2023 KTOY team mini reunion is in the books! I started the day having lunch with the 2024 KTOY, and finished it with the 2023 team. Connecting with these individuals just leaves me refreshed. So grateful for the opportunities to spend time with so many great people.

The 2024 Leadership Summit is complete! Finished a great weekend of advocating for all kids, working to support educators, and improve the public education profession. All while getting to work alongside some pretty great friends. Until next time!

Day two of the NEA Leadership Summit is complete. I was able to attend some great sessions, but particularly enjoyed leaning more about navigating AI in education. PLUS, I got to see two of my State Teacher of the Year friends! Kansas NEA

Board Member training is complete, learning about leadership development and organizing. Ready for others to start arriving this afternoon!

I’m off again. This time, I’ll be representing Kansas public schools in Chicago for the NEA Leadership Summit. Looking forward to seeing some of my education friends soon! Kansas NEA

Had a great time spending the afternoon with educators from past Kansas Teacher of the Year Teams! This group is filled with amazing advocates for all kids across the entire state. #ktoy2023 #KansasCan KS Dept of Education

Had a great time presenting at KSDE’s Alternative Learning Conference today. I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and working with fellow public school educators on how to best help those who don’t always fit the traditional model of learning see their potential for success. #ktoy2023

Excited to continue building connections with these educators over the course of the next few years. Safe travels home for everyone!

Proud to host House Democratic Leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries at NEA Board of Directors meeting.

He shared accomplishments of the previous Congress & current White House w/our partnership as well as our future centered on lifting ALL of our students, educators, & public schools.

Day one of my first in person NEA Board meeting is done! It’s always inspiring to see so many educators from around the country doing the work to support public schools! NEA