Welcome to "The Source," an e-newsletter exclusively for Student PSEA members. In each issue, you'll receive the latest updates from your association, advice from veteran educators, professional development offerings, and more to support you as an aspiring educator.

Happy Fall Y'all

The fifth annual Rock Solid Educators Conference was held at Slippery Rock University on Saturday, Nov. 16. This year, we had more than 80 student members from six universities across the state.  The conference offered spectacular professional development sessions. The keynote speaker was NEA Aspiring Educators chairperson, Rachel Immerman, and concluded with a new teacher panel.

Breakout session topics included: Social Emotional Learning, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Teaching in Diverse Settings, Trauma and ACES, Rocking Your First-Year Teaching, and What to Do in Your Job Interviews.  There were breakout sessions that included three speakers who were finalists for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. 

Throughout the event members had opportunities to use our photo booth, donate to PSEA-PACE through our raffle baskets, and make donations to contribute to our Outreach to Teach project for the 2020 Spring Student PSEA state conference in Erie.  Student PSEA members who attended the conference received a certificate of participation.

IUP Student Members

In November, IUP S-PSEA members completed a community service project. They painted a mural in the entry way of Ben Franklin Elementary School in the Indiana Area School District. 

Homecomings  

Save the Date

The most exciting event for aspiring educators – you won’t want to miss it! Student PSEA Conference, April 2-4, 2020 at the Bayfront Convention Center- Erie, PA.   

Learning Lessons: Mobile Makerspace

Finding creative new ways to engage kids in learning is one of teaching’s toughest challenges. Making it work for multiple classrooms across an entire school is tougher still. But that’s just what Katie Waddell, a second-grade teacher in the General McLane School District, Erie County, has accomplished with her Schoolwide Mobile Makerspace program.  Learn More

NEA Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator

Student loan debt can be a heavy burden on you and your finances. Find out for free if you qualify for student loan forgiveness or reduced payments. Visit NEA-student-loan-forgiveness-navigator. 

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The Source is here to provide you with pertinent information, interesting features, and valuable resources on your journey as a Student PSEA member.  

Upcoming Events 

Feb. 1- SPSEA Central Region Conference @ Lock Haven University

Feb. 22- SPSEA NW Region Conference @ Edinboro University

March 21- SPSEA SW Region Teacher Leadership Institute @ University of Pittisburgh-Greensburg

April 18- SPSEA Southern Region Conference @ Millersville University