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WEAnews SUMMER 2013 The professional publication of the 6,000 members of the Wyoming Education Association WEA Elected Officers President Vice President Treasurer NEA Director Kathy Vetter Grady Hutcherson Jon VanOverbeke Amy Simpson Board Of Directors Carole Palmer, Ernest Duran, Evelyn Wall, Chuck Denny, Dirk Andrews, Noelle Clark, Jennifer Black, Deb French, Dr. Kathleen Milligan-Hitt, Craig Williams, Julie Tucker, Tia Reed, Tyler Ruby, Bonnie Matlock, Meagan Ross Executive Director Editor Contributor/Proofreader Advertising & Layout Ron Sniffin Coleen Haines Kathy Scheurman Sue Clark OUR VISION The WEA is an organization dedicated to creating the best educational environment for all learners and the best working environment for all educational employees. OUR MISSION The mission of the WEA is to advance public education at all levels by: creating equitable educational opportunity for all learners; promoting the highest quality standards for the profession; and expanding the rights and furthering the interests of educational personnel. OUR FOCUS The WEA will continue to build a learning community which will provide a high quality education for all. Wyoming Education Association Cheyenne Office: 800-442-2395 Casper Office: 800-464-6419 Rock Springs Office: 800-660-6771 Thermopolis Office: 800-464-6412 www.wyoea.org The WEA News Volume 81 Issue 4 May 2013 is published quarterly (September, December, March, and May/June) by the Wyoming Education Association, 115 East 22nd Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. Subscription: average $5.49 of WEA members' dues is designated for WEA News. Periodicals postage pending at Cheyenne, WY, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The WEA News, 115 East 22nd Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. Copyright 2013, by the Wyoming Education Association. All materials in this periodical may be reproduced by teachers for distribution to students or by affiliate associations for their own publications. Unless expressly stated, acceptance of advertising does not necessarily imply endorsement of the product by the WEA. Summer 2013.indd 3 IN THIS ISSUE COVER Darrel Repshire - ESP of the Year YOUR WEA AT WORK 5 6 7 9 WEA Election Results 81st Delegate Assembly Wrap-Up Proposed Constitution Changes Money Raised at Delegate Assembly GREAT THINGS HAPPEN EVERY DAY 10 11 12 13 14 17 20 21 22 22 Member Spotlight - Senator Bernadine Craft Peter Pan Flies in Rock Springs WEA ESP of the Year Award Prestigious WEA Gold Key Award WEA Awards Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards SWEA Noelle Clark to Tour Brazilian Schools California Casualty Helps Two Wyoming High School Sports Programs Food For Thought Donation ACTION 24 Interim Topics Schedule TEACHING & LEARNING 25 Professional Development Opportunities MEMBER BENEFITS 26 27 Save With Dave Hot Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits ANNOUNCEMENTS 29 30 31 Senate File 104 History & Update Search for Education Director Is On WEA Calendar We Are Interested In Hearing From You! If you know of a member, local, or school that deserves recognition for accomplishments in helping to improve the quality of public education in Wyoming, please send any information to the WEA News staff at: mail: 115 E. 22nd Street, #1, Cheyenne, WY 82001 website: wyoea.org email: wyoea.news@gmail.com phone: (800) 442-2395 fax: (307) 778-8161 SUMMER 2013 | wyoea.org 3 5/17/13 11:44 AM