Everything you need to know about SEA
We are a group of students who meet to discuss important issues in education. We focus on professional development, community outreach, and political action.
Upcoming Events
Next meeting of the Student Education Association
Thursday, November 15
5:00 PM
ED 113
“Teacher Survival: From Student Teaching to Your First Year”
Join us for conversation with local first-year teachers
and with Susan Harper-Whalen, UM’s interim director of student teaching.
Pizza and sodas will be served.
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2007-08 Student Education Association Executive Committee:
Meleah Himber, President
Jenn Cox, Vice President
Laura James, Treasurer
Mary Wooldridge, Secretary
Ideas for future events
Scholarship information, Special Ed/Literacy endorsements, teaching abroad, teaching in other states, job placement/interviews, resumes, cover letter workshops, classroom management tips, information from new teachers. Opportunities to fulfill volunteer experience requirements as a group. These are just a few of our ideas… come to a meeting and enjoy what we have planned and feel free to make suggestions of your own.
What is included in my membership?
Chapter/local benefits:
- Meet and support other students in education
- Participate in volunteer activities
- meet and learn from local educators
State benefits:
- Get connected with Helena and the Office of Public Instruction
- Help on deciding what job to take
- Conference and Representative Assembly travel opportunities
National benefits:
- One million dollar liability insurance
- Dues rebate during your 1 st year of teaching
- Learn more about other educators around the country
- NEA Today magazine
- Instructor magazine
- Wisdom on Demand CD-Rom
- Discounts on insurance, credit cards, loans and travel
How can I become a member?
Becoming an SEA member is easy! Visit www.nea.org and click on the link for NEA Student Program-Join Today. It will lead you through the process after you click on Montana. Student membership is only $20 per year. Remember: you’ll need to be a member of the Montana Education Association when you student teach. Why not join now?
Who can I contact for more information?
Please email Jean Luckowski, our faculty sponsor, at: jean.luckowski@mso.umt.edu.
Other Links
Montana Education Association - Montana Federation of Teachers (www.mea-mft.org)
American Federation of Teachers (www.aft.org)