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Advocate Fall 2012

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AROUND AEA Carver High School at a time when segregation was part of the schools. She became a teacher because her second-grade teacher treated her differently than the white students and she promised herself to treat all children the same regardless of race, sex, or ability. She became an Association member her first year of teaching and became an Association Representative right away. "Everyone's first job was as building rep so they made me a rep when I joined. We had almost 100 percent membership in our building." Bishop's advice for new members just starting out in their careers: "Never apologize for something you didn't do." Though the crowd was smaller, the Howard came to represent the interest of their members and found the experience of the democratic process of the annual meeting to be interesting and educational. "It's great watching everyone collaborate, debate, and come to a consensus on these issues," says Blaine. This was the first Delegate "Respect is not given freely to educators. We have to speak out and take action." delegates were just as passionate to be there as in years' past. Paradise Valley EA delegates Cara Holly, Blaine Beatty, Jonathan Bengel, and Chris —Donna Morrissey, Kyrene EA Assembly for Kyrene EA member Donna Morrissey. "I'm excited to be here. There is a lot of information here that I can share with my members to help them become more involved with issues." Morrissey has been an Association member 9 years in Arizona and 12 years before in Missouri. She feels membership and getting involved politically is important. "Respect is not given freely to educators. We have to speak out and take action. AEA is the kind of supporting organization that allows those things to happen." ✒ AEA Honored for Public Education Advocacy The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (ACLPI) presented the Arizona Education Association with their Public Interest Award. AEA President Andrew F. Morrill received the award in recognition of the important work AEA does for children in Arizona and the support AEA has extended to the ACLPI over the years on state trust land issues, the Flores case, vouchers, and other issues affecting public education. The award was presented at the ACLPI's annual celebration event on May 1, 2012. AEA Advocate ❘ Fall 2012 13

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