GEA: Goshen Education Association

The GEA Negotiations team and Administration have reached a tentative agreement for the 24/25 contract! Shout out to everyone’s hard work. We will hold a ratification meeting this Friday.

Jennifer McCormick stopped by to thank teachers for what they do.

Co-Presidents Lydia and Jen and Vice President Julie are ready to start day 2 of learning at the ISTA Summer Academy.

Thankful for this group and the help they gave John Preheim. John had an amazing impact on students and staff. John was a teacher, a volunteer at GCS schools, and a fellow union member. His passion for education was evident when he came to speak to our building reps and ask them how he could advocate for them. ❤️ His impact on public education cannot be measured.

The following students and staff were recognized by the school board last night for their quick response to a visitor's medical emergency at GHS in March: Daphne Cid, Maritza Chavez Stahly, Brandi Smith, Gianni Rios-Santos, and Steven Peel. The students and staff saw Mr. John Preheim, a long-time local educator and GCS volunteer, collapse in the parking lot and they did CPR and used a defibrillator on Mr. Preheim until paramedics arrived.
One of Mr. Preheim's sons was at the board meeting last night and he thanked the students and staff who provided life-saving measures for his father. Unfortunately, Mr. Preheim passed away on April 19, but his son thanked everyone for giving their family time to say goodbye to their loved one.

ISTA Statement on Recent IDOE Webinar on Literacy Endorsement… | Indiana State Teachers Association ISTA Statement on Recent IDOE Webinar on Literacy Endorsement Requirements

Jennifer McCormick’s statement on the Literacy Endorsement

Read my statement on Indiana’s newly required Literacy Endorsement and 80-hour training as a result of HEA 1558-2023 and SEA 1-2024.

TELL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TEACHERS RELIEF OVER LITERACY ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS

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Way to go!! A much deserved honor for Mr. Tom Cox! Indiana State Teachers Association

Goshen director named Bandmaster of the Year INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bandmasters Association has selected Goshen Community Schools Band Director Tom Cox the 2024 Indiana Bandmaster of the Year.

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