Annual Recognition Meeting

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Thank you to all of the wonderful educators who have given so much of yourselves to advance the lives of children and public education in Chesterfield County. It was my great pleasure and honor to recognize and celebrate you tonight. Please remember to take that moment every day to recognize and celebrate yourselves, because what you do truly IS the BEST* thing to do in this world (*apologies to doctors, nurses, civil engineers, and the U.S. Military). 

Step 1: Take a Deep Breath.

Step 2: Come on, say it; "Man, I'm Good!"

Step 3: Deep Breath.

Special thanks to JoAnn Karsh for being our keynote and our inspiration. The impact you have had on this generation of advocates and leaders is immeasurable; each ripple in the pool leaving its own mark upon the shore in its own time. Thank you so much for agitating the water. We wish you continued happiness, wonder, and fulfillment on the next stage of your journey.

As I presided over the Rep Council for the final time tonight, I was reminded of two things: (A) We often allow ourselves to be defined by our 'whats' instead of our 'whys'; (2) We really shouldn't do that. 

Thank you all for allowing me to lead this body for the last four years, and for sharing your whys as we tried to accomplish our whats. There's a lot more I could say, I'm just not sure how.

Thank you.

~Frank

CEA Annual Recognition Celebration

Today's the Day!!!

Come celebrate the truly outstanding careers and accomplishments of CEA Members as we recognize the professional educators who have given so much to their students, colleagues, and communities of Chesterfield County Public Schools.


Please join us at the Fulghum Center (Cogbill Rd) from 4:00-5:30 pm to congratulate and thank our retiring Members and award winners.
An abbreviated monthly Rep Council meeting will follow the celebration; please bring your school survey data.

School Communities Suffer Natural Disaster

Our thoughts are with the students, faculties, families, and communities of Briarwood and Plaza Towers Elementary Schools in Moore, Oklahoma.

Teacher Appreciation Day!!!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of the classroom teachers and allied educational support professions.

Got dinner plans for tonight yet? Here are a few more Teacher Appreciation Day meal deals (all with school ID).

• Qdoba (Chesterfield Towne Center): FREE entree (5-9pm)
• Chick-fil-A (Willow Lawn, Parham Rd. locations): FREE sandwich (till close)
• McDonalds: FREE small McCafe beverage (May 6-10, all day)
• Plus don't forget BOGO at Chipotle (4pm-close)

Thank you to the local businesses that have elected to appreciate teachers with discounted menu items during this special week of the year.  We would love your support in helping us elect political leaders who are both pro-business AND pro-education who will vote to fund public education at appropriate levels so that teachers can afford to pay full price in your establishments the rest of the year.

  

Strong Schools + Strong Businesses = 

Better Opportunities for Students 

and Better Economy for All.   

Former CEA President: 2013 Educator-in-Residence

Barbara Bishop Mann '66
2013 Mary Washington
Educator-in-Residence

Former CEA President, and current CEA-Retired Chair Barbara Mann will share her insights from more than three decades as an educator and activist during the University of Mary Washington’s College of Education Educator-in-Residence event tonight, Wednesday, May 1. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. at the North Building of UMW’s Stafford campus. 

Barbara has been retired from Bon Air ES for almost a decade, but has remained a strong presence for teacher leadership and activism in the community, and is still a regular contributor to her professional associations at the local and state level.

Congratulations Barbara, and thank you for your continued service to children and public education!