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PSEA congratulates 2026 Pa. Teacher of the Year

Madeline Loring, PA 2026 Teacher of the Year

HARRISBURG, PA (December 8, 2025) — The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) congratulates Madeline Loring, a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in Greene County, who was named the 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year today.

For more information about Madeline, a member of the Jefferson-Morgan EA and a Southwestern Region member, visit www.psea.org.

Third Thursdays & Solidarity Days - 2026-2027

Join us for the 2026-2027* Third Thursday and Solidarity Days.

Wear your local association t-shirt or a PSEA-Southwestern Region t-shirt to Third Thursdays.  Take a photo (individual or group) and email it to Michelle at mstonebraker@psea.org.  (Please include the names of all participants in the photo.)  Look for your photo on this website.

The next Third Thursday/Solidarity Day is:

  • September 17, 2026:

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Future Third Thursday dates:

  • October 15, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • December 17, 2026
  • January 21, 2027
  • February 18, 2027
  • March 18, 2027
  • April 15, 2027
  • May 20, 2027

*Subject to change/cancellation due to meeting conflicts and/or inclement weather.  Check this website for the latest information.

Membership & Treasurers Workshops

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Local Officers are encouraged to register for the 2026-2027 PSEA Membership & Treasurers Workshops presented by PSEA Financial Management.

These workshops provide valuable information to help Treasurers and Membership Contacts/Chairpersons successfully complete their duties.  All local officers are welcome to attend.

Topics include everything from basic responsibilities, essential forms, and important deadlines to more advanced topics such as budgeting, record keeping, and reporting requirements.

THE 2026-2027 WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ONLINE:

Webinar Dates:

  • August 11, 2026
    4:00-5:00 p.m.

"What's New?" Webinar:  This workshop is intended for experienced membership contacts/chairpersons and treasurers to provide an update on information that is new for the year.

  • August 12, 2026
    4:00-5:30 p.m.

Membership Webinar:  This workshop will cover a variety of membership topics, including an overview of the online enrollment process and direct dues.

  • TREASURERS WEBINAR SERIES

This virtual 3-part workshop series held 4:00-5:30 p.m. will cover materials relevant to Treasurers.

    • September 15, 2026 - Part 1 focuses on basic responsibilities, rosters, fraud, and audits.
    • November 4, 2026 - Part 2 reviews tax filings and federal and state reporting.
    • March 9, 2027 - Part 3 covers budget development, fiscal policy, document retention and . strike loans.

Participants may register for Membership, Treasurers, or all workshops.

Registration is required.

For additional information or to register, visit www.psea.org/mtw

or scan this QR-Code with your cell phone's camera:

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Important ACSHIC Information

The Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) renewal has been updated for the 2025-2026 Plan Year.

Please click the links below where you can find some important information regarding the plan changes and updates.

September 14, 2026

Washington County Education Association Meeting

The Washington County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2026/2027 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Monday, September 14, 2026
  • Monday, October 19, 2026
  • Monday, February 22, 2027
  • Monday, May 3, 2027

All meetings will be held at the Union Grille.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:00 p.m.  Watch your email for registration information.

September 17, 2026

Greene County Coordinated Bargaining Council Meetings

The Greene County Coordinated Bargaining Council announces their meetings for the 2026/2027 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Thursday, September 17, 2026
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • Thursday, February 25, 2027
  • Thursday, April 22, 2027

All meetings will be held at Carmichaels Grange.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:00 p.m.  Watch your email for registration information.

September 21, 2026

Executive Committee Board Meeting

The PSEA-Southwestern Region Executive Committee announces their board meetings for the 2026/2027 school year.  

NOTE:  If you are unable to attend, please go through the registration process and check "Unable to Attend" from the participation-type list.

  • Monday, September 21, 2026
    • Committee reports are due by Friday, September 11, 2026.
    • Deadline to register for this meeting is Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
    • Registration is now open! You must register online (see below).
    • To register, click here or scan this QR-code:

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  • Monday, October 26, 2026
    • Committee reports are due by Friday, October 16, 2026.
    • Registration is closed.  

  • Monday, December 14, 2026
    • Committee reports are due by Monday, December 4, 2026.
    • Registration is closed.

  • Monday, March 8, 2027
    • Committee reports are due by Friday, February 26, 2027.
    • Calendar Planning Meeting follows the Executive Committee Board Meeting.  This portion of the meeting is for County and Region officers.  Please bring your meeting dates for the 2027/2028 school year.
    • Registration is closed.
       

Meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyard, 121 Sunny Lane, Hunker, PA 15639, unless otherwise noted above.  Online registration is required.  Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. promptly.

Committee reports are to be emailed to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) no later than the deadline date which is listed above. If you have no report, kindly send Michelle an email stating such.

 

September 22, 2026

Southwestern ESP Division Meetings

The Southwestern Education Support Professionals (ESP) Division announces meeting dates and topics for the 2026-2027 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026:  Local Officers Meeting
    • Contact Nikki Mullins (nmullins@psea.org) to register.
    • Meeting location:  The Boulevard, Greensburg, PA

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026:  Colors and Conflict Resolution
    • Registration is currently closed.
    • Meeting date subject to change.
    • Meeting location:  The Boulevard, Greensburg, PA

  • Tuesday, March 9, 2027:  NEA and PSEA Member Benefits
    • Registration is currently closed.
    • Meeting date subject to change.
    • Meeting location: The Boulevard, Greensburg, PA

  • Tuesday, April 20, 2027:  Local Officers Meeting
    • Registration is currently closed.
    • Meeting location: The Boulevard, Greensburg, PA

Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.; meeting begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.  Online registration is required.

September 24, 2026

New Member Kickoff Event

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join your PSEA Southwestern Region Governance and Staff at our New Member Kickoff.

  • Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • Social/Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.; Event begins at 5:30 p.m.

This event is for new Southwestern Region PSEA members (3 years or fewer).  

  • Meet other New Members!
  • Gather valuable information about your union!
  • Dinner included!
  • FREE!

Click here to register or scan this QR code:

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October 13, 2026

Fayette County Education Association Meeting

The Fayette County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2026/2027 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  • Tuesday, February 9, 2027
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2027

NEW LOCATION:  All meetings will be held at Piccolomini's, 16 Dixon Boulevard, Uniontown, PA 15401.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:00 p.m.  Watch your email for registration information.

October 20, 2026

Westmoreland Education Council (WEC) Meeting

The Westmoreland Education Council (WEC) announces their meetings for the 2026/2027 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2027
  • Tuesday, April 20, 2027

All meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyards.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:00 p.m.  Watch your email for registration information.

November 05, 2026

Southwestern Region Fall 2026 House of Delegates

The Southwestern Region Fall 2026 House of Delegates (HOD) Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026.  This meeting is in-person. 

NEW TIMES:  Registration will start at 5:00 p.m., dinner will be at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Location:

Bella Terra Vineyards
121 Sunny Lane
Hunker, PA  15639

      • Online registration coming soon!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS/CO-CHAIRS:

  • Region Committee Chairs:  Your reports are due to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) on or before close of business on Friday, October 23, 2026, for inclusion in the e-book.  If you have no report, kindly send an email to Michelle stating that you have no report to submit.
  • State Committee Chairs:  Your reports, which should include any approved minutes from your March 2025 through October 2026 meetings, are due to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) on or before close of business on Friday, October 23, 2026, for inclusion in the e-book.  If you have no report, kindly send an email to Michelle stating that you have no report (or minutes) to submit.

Registration will open soon.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Stonebraker at the PSEA-Southwestern Region Office (724-696-3100 or mstonebraker@psea.org).

Southwestern Region Officers

Southwestern Region Officers for the 2025-2027 term are:

President:  Missy Brant
Vice President:  TBD
Secretary:  Daneen Watson
Treasurer:  Christopher Huff

Southwestern ESP Division Officers

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Southwestern ESP Division Officers for the 2025-2028 term are:

President: Brian Tantlinger
Vice President:  Meranda Mullins
Secretary/Treasurer:  Brandon Tantlinger

Know Your Weingarten Rights

Region Directory

The online Southwestern Region Directory has been revised and is located at the top of this website in the "Region Information" block (login required).  This online Directory is revised throughout the school year as updates occur.

If you have updates, please contact the Southwestern Region Office at: SW-HunkerAssociates@psea.org

Member Spotlight

If you have an interesting story about a PSEA Southwestern Region Member, please contact Matt Edgell, Region Advocacy Coordinator, at the Southwestern Region (medgell@psea.org or 724-696-3100).

Local Leader Tools - Local Email Utility

Local Association Presidents:

The Local Email Utility, available to you and your designees, is a useful tool for you to quickly email all your members without the need to create and maintain a separate database of member email addresses.

Your access carried over on September 1 (as long as you remained president).  After September 1, your designees from the prior year were deleted and you need to log in to Local Leader Tools to set up your designee(s) for the current membership year.

If you have any questions about this tool, please contact PSEA-Financial Management at 800-944-7732.

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