SUMMER LEADERS

2021 SUMMER LEADERS BRINGS RETURN TO IN-PERSON EVENTS

The 2021 AEA Summer Leaders Conference: Building Local Leaders from the Ground Up offered a chance to come together to learn how to strengthen our local associations and advocate more effectively through the PPC process. Nearly 100 members joined AEA staff in Little Rock June 4-5, 2021 for AEA’s first in-person event since the pandemic forced cancellations across the globe. AEA member and Arkansas Computer Science Teacher of the Year Ashley Kincannon, who shared her story of overcoming adversity to thrive, and UCA President Houston Davis who shared his thoughts on leadership. Attendees also got an update on the Public School Employee Health Insurance Crisis, and UDs Karla Carpenter and Dr. Carolyn Jones led a comprehensive training on the PPC process. During this training, members shared stories of working with school boards to pass pay increases. In addition, locals had an opportunity to put the skills they learned to use. The final session gave members of local associations time to revisit their constitution and bylaws and work together on concrete plans for building power through increased membership. Check in with your local president to find out how you can get engaged!