Get to know Cassie Queen, who is the Vice President for Paraprofessionals in the Indian River Education Association (IREA) and a paraprofessional at John Clayton Elementary School in Frankford, Delaware. Queen is a long-time member of IREA's bargaining team and is a strong advocate for the creation of a paraprofessional mentorship program in the district. IREA represents over 850 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the District's 15 schools.
Learn more about Kizzy Perkins, who is a building reprsentative for the Red Clay Paraprofessionals Association (RCPA) and a paraprofessional at the Red Clay Early Years Program. Perkins' work for RCPA continues to energize members. RCPA represents over 325 education support professionals across the District's 30 schools.
Learn more about Maddie Geller, who is the Membership Chairperson for the Red Clay Education Association (RCEA) and a reading specialist at Lewis Dual-Language Elementary School. RCEA is the second-largest local association in Delaware, representing over 1,200 teachers and specialists across the district's 30 schools.
Learn more about Kanika Jackson, who is President of the Smyrna Education Association and a math educator as Smyrna High School. Her leadership and advocacy continues to effect change for all educators in Smyrna schools. SEA represents over 600 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the district's eight schools.
Learn more about Steve Byers, President of the Appoquinimink Education Association, whose leadership and advocacy helped achieve a significant change for middle school counselors in his district. AEA represents over 700 teachers and specialists working in the Appoquinimink School District's 21 schools.
Local Leader Spotlight: Cassie Queen
Get to know Cassie Queen, who is the Vice President for Paraprofessionals in the Indian River Education Association (IREA) and a paraprofessional at John Clayton Elementary School in Frankford, Delaware. Queen is a long-time member of IREA's bargaining team and is a strong advocate for the creation of a paraprofessional mentorship program in the district. IREA represents over 850 teachers, specialists, and education support professionals across the District's 15 schools.
... on why she chose a career in public education