As a member of STEA you receive:

• Liability insurance
• Scholarship opportunities
• Opportunities to attend annual conferences
• Praxis Core and Praxis test assistance
• Classroom management tips
• Job protection and cyber safety help

• Apply at the NEA website
  • Dues are $30 annually

• Educator Quality: Strengthening educator preparation programs to enhance the learning experiences of students, while promoting change agency in the public education system.
• Community Outreach: Engaging stakeholders in meaningful initiatives which positively impact learning communities.
• Political Action: Participation in social and political advocacy to impact the public education system.
• Social Justice: Activism which contributes to the development of skills and dispositions of culturally responsive educators.

• President: Works closely with the chapter's advisors and regional vice president seeking advice and help in the promotion of an effective local chapter.
• Vice President: Should be of service to the president at all times. The vice president may serve as chairperson of the program committee.
• Secretary: Keeps notes during meetings and maintains chapter records
• Treasurer: Responsible for the collection and distribution of chapter dues and funds. The treasurer’s records should be kept carefully, and should be balanced at all times.
• PR/Historian: Acts as Social Media manager and keeps a complete record of the activities of the local chapters, including creating a scrapbook.

If you are interested in running for one of these officer positions, please submit a letter of interest to tmcombs@memphis.edu detailing 1) Position in which you are interested 2) Description of why you would be a great candidate for this position by Wednesday, May 10.

STEA Faculty Coordinators

Dr. Tammy Combs Assistant Professor of Teaching, ICL tmcombs@memphis.edu	Dr. LaSheba W. Hilliard Assistant Professor of Teaching, ICL L.Hilliard@memphis.edu