Get to know Kristin Galati, who is President of the Milford Education Association (MEA) and a classroom teacher at Milford Central Academy. MEA represents over 450 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the district's six schools.
Get to know Sue Darnell, who is the Vice President-Teacher for the Laurel Education Association (LEA) and a classroom teacher at Laurel Elementary School. Darnell has served in a variety of local association leadership roles during her 40 years as an educator. LEA represents over 250 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the district's four schools.
The 2024 legislative session is underway and there are some very important issues already being addressed. Let's take a look at the current legislative landscape.
(Note: Legislation is introduced and debated on an ongoing basis. The bills and topics listed below comprise only those which have been introduced to-date. More will be added as the legislative session unfolds.)
The 2023 legislative session was one of the most productive in recent years. Let's look back at the key legislative victories DSEA and its partners were able to achieve last year, as well as preview some key legislative goals for the current 2024 legislative session.
Get to know Cassie Queen, who is the Vice President for Paraprofessionals in the Indian River Education Association (IREA) and a paraprofessional at John Clayton Elementary School in Frankford, Delaware. Queen is a long-time member of IREA's bargaining team and is a strong advocate for the creation of a paraprofessional mentorship program in the district. IREA represents over 850 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the District's 15 schools.
Learn more about Kizzy Perkins, who is a building reprsentative for the Red Clay Paraprofessionals Association (RCPA) and a paraprofessional at the Red Clay Early Years Program. Perkins' work for RCPA continues to energize members. RCPA represents over 325 education support professionals across the District's 30 schools.
Member Spotlight: Kristin Galati
Get to know Kristin Galati, who is President of the Milford Education Association (MEA) and a classroom teacher at Milford Central Academy. MEA represents over 450 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the district's six schools.
... on why she chose a career in public education