The @NJEA Convention: Showcasing What Is GREAT About Public Education

What this episode covers

First announced here at njea.org/earlycareermembers, Jersey Educator broadcasted directly from the floor of the 2016 NJEA Convention in the TeacherCast booth. Featured Guests: * [1:36]: Ed Richardson, Executive Director, NJEA * [7:07]: Heather Sorge, Holland Township Education Association* * [13:09]: Hannah Pawlak, Highland Park Education Association * [18:01]: Anthony St Jean, Orange Education Association * [22:49]: Jerell Blakeley, New Jersey Work Environment Council (Healthy Schools Now)* * [28:38]: Tom Hayden, UniServ Field Representative, NJEA * [30:53]: Gene Woods, Bayonne Teachers Association (I Learn America program) * 35.07: Joe Pizzo, Chester Township Education Association* * 42.05: Miriam Richenbach & Ed Komczyk, New Jersey Retirees’ Education Association * [46:22]: Matt Stagliano, NJEA * [49:21]: Jaime Valente, Teaneck Community Charter Education Association* * [54:58]: Mark Howe, Gloucester County Vocational Technical Education Association* * [1:01:10]: Dan Epstein, Franklin Township Education Association* * [1:08:02]: Brian Rock, East Orange Education Association (New Leaders Council) * [1:13:48]: Melanie Lemme, Summit Education Association* * [1:19:43]: Marie Blistan, Vice President, NJEA * [1:21:34]: Sean Spiller, Secretary-Treasurer, NJEA * [1:25:33]: Steve Beatty, Bridgewater-Raritan Education Association * [1:30:04]: Melissa Tomlinson, Buena Regional Education Association (NJ BATs)* * [1:34:08]: Gabe Tanglao, Bergenfield Education Association* * denotes a past Jersey Educator guest.  Find out past episodes at njea.org/podcast. The Jersey Educator Podcast is a show created by NJEA members, for NJEA members. Whether you are a teacher, an educational support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students each and every day. The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury ofTeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, NJEA Field Representative (@boiceinthehood). For more information, visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected]. Upcoming Educational Conferences * Find more events at The Education Calendar. * Edcamp New Jersey: * http://www.edcampnewjersey.net/. * West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. * Thomas R. Grover Middle School. * November 19, 2016. Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net,