There is no question that the truly hard work and important business of our esteemed Association occurs at the building level.  Here is a list of the often unsung heroes at each building to whom members can turn for guidance and assistance.  These REA Building Representatives meet with the REA Executive Board on a monthly basis to share concerns and communicate important issues affecting our colleagues.  Thank you, Building Representatives, for all that you have done and will continue to do for our members!
PSEA Member Benefit of the Month

    There are so many opportunities to save money through the PSEA and NEA Member Benefits Programs that you can essentially make back your dues money!  Smile Makers is a program from NEA which serves as an online teacher supply store in which you can save up to 50% off and get free shipping on orders of $25 or more just by entering the promo code "NEAMB".  Click here to check out the savings!
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10th & Green - Sandra Vought, Andrea Mollura
10th & Penn - Judy Speicher, Andrea White
12th & Marion - Judy Treichler, John Kaszmetskie
13th & Green - Joe Potteiger, Lori Moyer
13th & Union - Pat Layos, Susan Lesher
16th & Haak - Dan Sharp, Shawn Moore

Gateway School for the Performing Arts - Jennifer Gagliardi
Gateway School for Agriculture, Science, and Ecology - Gloria Friend
Gateway School for International Business - Maria Encarnacion
Gateway School for Communication and Technology - Donna Fanelli

Southern Middle School - Chris Meyer, Janice Brosz, Adam White
Southwest Middle School - Anne Pletcher, Raymond Pedraza
Northeast Middle School - David Himes, Kathryn Ballein, Linda Criss
Northwest Middle School - Gerard Tyson, Mishael Mathias

Reading High School - Steve Hudak, David Hertzog,
    Boris Pikhitovnik, Robert Englebach, Dan Jacobs    
Vo-Tech (RMCTC) - Greg Brey, Elizabeth Fitterling
Citadel (RIHS) - Randy Bialas, Josh Stoica, Dan Dismuke  
ROCC - Michelle Seiders, Jill Tobias
Amanda Stout - Cathy Brenner, Mark Lash
Glenside - Connie Smith
Lauers Park - Patricia Hartman, Bernadette Norton
Millmont - Sabrina Leinbach  
Northwest Elementary - Cathy Noone,
    Anastasia Noll, Matt Carley
Riverside - April Halligan, Tina Schoenly,
    Billie Jo Chiarelli
Thomas Ford - Lori Snyder, Joanne Miller
Tyson-Schoener - Linda Jones, Tracey Therrein

LOCAL
NATIONAL
  - REA President Bryan Sanguinito will join Easton President Jena Brodhead and PSEA President Mike Crossey at the Pennsylvania Progressive Summit February 10-12, 2012 in Philadelphia to speak about Solutions That Work in public education.


  - Several REA officers attended the January 13-14 PSEA Political Institute in Camp Hill, PA.


  - Let's promote Partners in Public Education by enrolling non-PSEA members who support our cause!


  - Read the thank you letter from Opportunity House for our charitable Thanksgiving donations.


  - Organizing Specialist Jane Palmer has been nominated by REA for the PSEA Celebrating Excellence Award.

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Last Updated on 2/9/2012
HEADLINES:
Education expert Diane Ravitch contributes to the "Saturday Evening Post" what could be THE MOST IMPORTANT AND ACCURATE ARTICLE EVER WRITTEN REGARDING PUBLIC EDUCATION.  Kudos to Ms. Ravitch!  Please share this link with everyone you know.  Also, please read this article from her, as well, which asks real, tough questions of anti-public education politicians.

REA Elementary West Vice-President Lori Sherman and REA President Bryan Sanguinito, as well as Partners in Public Education Organizer Lorenzo Canizares, were featured speakers at the Critical Issues Session of the PSEA House of Delegates on December 2 regarding the evolution of our Community Outreach Program.  Read the Powerpoint Presentation. 
On January 14 and 15, 2012, CNN Presents profiled Dr. Sanjay Gupta's visit to Southern Middle School and his interviews with NEA Vice-President Lily Eskelsen and RSD Superintendent Drue Miles in an attempt to highlight the adverse affect of budget cuts on our ability to repair deteriorating buildings. Links to the related articles and videos can be found by clicking here or by going to the archives on the bottom of this page.

REA is one of the groups featured in the November/December PSEA Voice Cover Story regarding Parent and Community Engagement!  The National Education Association has also taken an interest in our efforts:  Read the article on our Community and Parent Outreach from the NEA Priority Schools website here.
State Senator Judy Schwank is offering into consideration for legislation the Priority Assistance Grant for Education, which will help financially struggling districts such as ours some funds to help institute real Solutions That Work.  Read the REA letter which was signed by members of our Executive Board thanking the Senator for her support.  Visit Senator Schwank's Facebook page by clicking here.
The REA Blood Drive will be February 29 at the REA Office between 3pm - 7pm, in honor of REA member Krista Cyran, who is battling leukemia.  Donors can register to win a $500 vacation to Bear Creek Lodge!  Please contact the REA Office today to sign up to save a life!