One of the highlights of Delegate Assembly each year is the presentation of the Idaho Education Association’s annual awards, and 2019 was no exception. This year’s honorees have been recognized for their dedication and service to students, public education, and the IEA. These very deserving winners have gone above and beyond the call of duty…
Performance Psychology Sandpoint’s Conor Baranski Helps Students Tap Into Their Full Potential Sandpoint High School teacher and varsity girls soccer coach Conor Baranski has seen his share of success from his students. He has also wondered how he could help achieve the elusive combination of relaxation and focus to reach their full potential. So…
Delegate Assembly Enjoys a Successful Return to Coeur d’Alene For the first time since 2000 the IEA Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly was held outside of Boise, with members from North Idaho playing host to the 2019 event April 5-6. Nearly 400 delegates were in attendance, along with IEA staff, non-voting members, and special guests.…
There are few, if any, teachers who are more qualified to discuss agriculture education than Marc Beitia. He founded the ag ed program at American Falls High School more than two decades ago and has been at the helm as it has grown and evolved ever since. Marc is highly respected by his peers in…
Every year hundreds of IEA members flock to the number one professional development event for educators in Idaho—the IEA Summer Institute. Registration for the 2019 Summer Institute opens this weekend! This year’s event features a theme of “Chart Your Course” and is filled with sessions that will provide relevant professional practice tips and techniques, show…
The IEA Board of Directors has approved and announced the hiring of Matt Aber-Towns as the Association’s Executive Director. Aber-Towns has an extensive background in education association work with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and additional union experience with Service Employees International Union (SEIU). “I look forward to working alongside a union board and…