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WEAnews WINTER 2012 The professional publication of the 6,000 members of the Wyoming Education Association WEA Elected Oicers 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, Lisa Herold, Dr. Kathleen Milligan-Hitt, Craig Williams, Julie Tucker, Tia Reed, Tyler Ruby, Bonnie Matlock, Meagan Ross Executive Director Editor Proofreader Advertising & Layout Ron Sniin 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 Oice: 800-442-2395 Casper Oice: 800-464-6419 Rock Springs Oice: 800-660-6771 Thermopolis Oice: 800-464-6412 www.wyoea.org The WEA News Volume 81 Issue 2 December 2012 is published quarterly (September, December, March, and May/June) by the Wyoming Education Association, 115 East 22nd Avenue, 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 ofices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE WEA News, 115 East 22nd Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001. Copyright 2012, by the Wyoming Education Association. All materials in this periodical may be reproduced by teachers for distribution to students or by afiliate associtaions for their own publications. Unless expressly stated, acceptance of advertising does not necessarily imply endorsement of the product by the WEA. Winter 2012.indd 3 IN THIS ISSUE COVER Wyoming's Teacher of the Year - Laura Drake YOUR WEA AT WORK 4 5 6-7 8-9 Education Coalition With Change Comes Opportunity 2012 Region Retreats Where's Kathy Been? GREAT THINGS HAPPEN EVERY DAY 10 11 12 14 15 Noelle Clark Wins National Teaching Award Member Spotlight On Teacher of the Year - Laura Drake Therapy Dog Is Invaluable Assistant Schmick Named Outstanding Teacher in Chemistry Hot Springs County SD #1 Veteran's Day Assembly ACTION 18 19 20 Legislative Session Starting January 9th Accountability Is Still The Word Pension Contributions Will Go Up TEACHING & LEARNING 22 23 Food Summit Professional Development Opportunities MEMBER BENEFITS 24 26 27 Save With Dave Hot Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Beneits California Casualty Grants Available For High School Athletics ANNOUNCEMENTS 28 29 30 31 WEA Awards Delegate Assembly Brieing Dates ReBeL Conference 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 staf 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 WINTER 2012 | wyoea.org 3 12/14/12 3:23 PM