PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
More than 7,000 future educators studying at PA colleges and universities are members of Student PSEA. As part of the next generation of educators, Student PSEA helps members hit the ground running through professional development workshops, service projects, and more.
And join the convo with other Student PSEA members. You'll hear things like, "Did you know you can join as a multi-year member? It's more cost effective and guarantees uninterrupted liability coverage!"
The Source is an e-newsletter for Student PSEA members that focuses on current issues, provides quick updates, and spotlights activities and events happening around the commonwealth.
In this issue:
Join Student PSEA on Zoom throughout the school year to learn important updates, discuss a monthly topic, hear from chapter advisors, and participate in a Q&A session. Find meeting dates, topics, and more here.
Registration is required for each meeting. Register for November's meeting here or by using the link below.
Next meeting: Jan. 22, 7 p.m. - SPSEA Elections, Committees, Awards, NEA AEC-RA, Gettysburg Leadership Conference
Future meetings:
NEA AE Micro-credentials: NEA provides 16 micro-credential courses to aspiring educators that help you develop the skills and understanding you need in your first steps to becoming a classroom teacher. Here are just a few courses you have access to:
PSEA offers a wide array of in person and online professional learning opportunities in both synchronous and a-synchronous formats.
PEARL: PSEA’s online learning hub with over 95 courses and counting. Here are just a few courses you have access to:
Upcoming webinars, book discussions, and wellness events:
Webinars: Convenient, frequently offered webinars on a variety of topics.
Book Discussions: Online book discussion of contemporary young adult fiction.
Wellness: Programs to promote self-care to protect minds and bodies.
The NEA Educators' Employment Liability Program is a professional liability insurance program provided as a benefit of PSEA/NEA membership, and underwritten by a highly-rated insurance company.
Education is a challenging and rewarding profession. And Pennsylvania’s public school students need the very best and brightest to make sure they’re getting the power of a great education.
Check out these and many other resources in PSEA's Toolkit and start planning a career in public education today.
Get started by visiting www.psea.org/subswanted, and learn more about the substitute teacher legislation at www.psea.org/sublegislation.
Over 150 aspiring educators gathered in Erie on April 8 and 9 for the 2022 Student PSEA Conference and Convention. Attendees heard from various education professionals, Second Lady of Pennsylvania, Ms. Gisele Fetterman, and PSEA leaders.
Members also participated in the Outreach to Teach service project at McKinley Elementary School in downtown Erie to beautify and improve the building's hallways, library, stairways, auditorium, and more to show the school's community that we care, love, and support them.
Over 75 state, regional, and national elections were held, as well as the regional and state Student PSEA House of Delegates. Almost $2,000 was donated to PACE.
Thirteen nominations were received for members to attend the 2022 NEA Aspiring Educators Conference and Representative Assembly hosted in Chicago this year. The APEX, Underclassmen, Faculty Advisor, Chapter Growth, and Servant Leadership Awards were granted to worthy locals and members.
Stay tuned for more information about the 2023 Student PSEA Conference and Convention happening on March 23-25 at the Hershey Lodge.
Student PSEA offers several programs to help local chapters learn and collaborate.
Degrees Not Debt - What is the "Degrees Not Debt" program and how does it work?
The NEA recognizes the burden student loan debt is putting on public educators and developed a campaign called “Degrees Not Debt.” This campaign is intended to inform student loan borrowers of their rights and options in the repayment process as many borrowers are unaware of their eligibility for programs that can make their monthly payment affordable and provide loan forgiveness. Learn more.
NEA Student Debt Navigator powered by Savi
NEA’s Student Debt Navigator powered by Savi offers a free online student loan evaluation tool to determine eligibility for federal programs to help you manage your student loan debt. Learn more.
Student PSEA offers various awards for chapters, faculty advisors, members, and leaders.
Outstanding Chapter Event Award: Nomination Form
The Student PSEA Organization Outstanding Chapter Event Award recognizes chapters that have achieved excellence through an event that created involvement for their chapter members and/or their community members.
Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award: Nomination Form
The Student PSEA Organization Outstanding Chapter Faculty Adviser Recognizes individuals for dedication and service to the PSEA Student Program at the chapter level.
Outstanding Servant Leader Award: Nomination Form
The Student PSEA Organization Outstanding Servant Leader Award recognizes individuals who have achieved excellence throughout the year by providing leadership at the region or chapter level.
Exceptional Underclassman Award: Nomination Form
The Student PSEA Organization Exceptional Underclassmen Award recognizes freshmen or sophomores who have achieved excellence throughout the year by providing leadership at the region or chapter level.
The Lucy A. Valero Scholarship Fund, administered by PSEA, provides scholarships to outstanding Pennsylvania college and university students who are enrolled in accredited teacher preparation programs.
The fund also provides a scholarship to a high school student who is a member of the Future Educators Association.
NEA Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants
Student PSEA members and chapters are eligible to apply for CREATE grants. These grants of up to $2000 should strengthen NEA's Aspiring Educators Program and build stronger partnerships. Grants should also have a primary focus in one of the areas aligned with AE Core Values:
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Verizon Wireless
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Dell Discount Program
PSEA represents more than 7,000 future educators at Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
President
Jordan Miller, Mansfield University
President-elect
Emily Gill, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Vice President
Brennen Marsh, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Secretary
Amber Bloom, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
PSEA-PACE Chair
Marina Lagatutta, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Central Region President
Emma Wolf, Penn State University-University Park
Central-Western Region President
Jessica Vognetz, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Eastern Region President
Vacant
Mideastern Region President
Vacant
Midwestern Region President
Samantha Mooney, Slippery Rock University
Northeastern Region President
Dinangeli Diaz, Bloomsburg University
Northwestern Region President
Vacant
Southern Region President
Sarah Ginn, York College of Pennsylvania
Southeastern Region President
Samantha Miller, West Chester University
Southwestern Region President
Sophia Worner, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Western Region President
Vacant
