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AEA Advocate | Spring 2015 5 MEMBER TALK V O I C E Y O U R V I E W S MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK MEMBER TALK M EMBER TALK MEMBER TALK I am an AEA member because it's my job as a professional, to advocate for myself, my colleagues and most of all our students. With knowledge comes power, and AEA provides its members with the power to affect change in their schools, classrooms, locals and communities. Eboney McKinney Elementary School Teacher from Sierra Vista AEA is a synergistic group that allows me to connect to educators and experts all over the state to share ideas, ask for advice, learn about breaking education news related to state legislation, and provide me with the opportunity to take action and have a say in order to make a difference in my profession and the lives of my students. Cyndi Tercero Phoenix Union Dropout Programs Developer I believe that education is the key to success and every student in Arizona deserves a high quality education provided by a highly qualifi ed teacher. I belong to AEA because they work to support both teachers and students in making this a reality. Nancie Lindblom 2013 Arizona Teacher of the Year from Mesa n THE VALUE OF BELONGING TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Write us! Readers are encouraged to state opinions or make comments in letters that will be considered for publication in this column. The editor reserves the right to edit lengthy letters representing a balance of viewpoints. Generally, letters will not be published without the names of their writers and local associations. Send letters to: "Member Talk," AEA Advocate, 345 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Email: sheenae.shannon@arizonaea.org.