Wheaton Warrenville Education Association

The WWEA has again recommended me for election, and I am grateful.

The faculty has had a collaborative relationship with the administration for many decades. Is this because the teachers are overpaid? No, their salaries are in the middle of the range of salaries for comparable nearby districts. The president of the Wheaton Warrenville Education Association and the superintendent meet regularly to review issues and opportunities that arise. It is better for problems to be addressed and resolved quickly so they do not grow. In visiting each of our schools and living next to Lowell, I see a constructive relationship with all parties being committed to the education of the students.

One very important initiative that is supported by the WWEA is the development of a healthy connection between every student and an adult. This is so important in developing good social and emotional health and reducing the sense of isolation. It also contributes to improved safety and security within the District. Another goal is to have 5-6 positive interactions with each student for every corrective interaction. Every student should feel cared for and included.

I favor a collaborative approach to educating all our children, and today we have that.