Unfortunately, I have some very sad news to share. Ruth Moroney passed away on Saturday, May 7th, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She was such a live wire and was so passionate about public schools. She was such an advocate for the teachers and students who worked within them. Her goals were to create a work environment where all teachers were recognized, valued and treated as professionals, so students could learn in a positive and healthy learning environment. She never backed down from her beliefs.
Ruth was very active with the Eagle County Education Association. She held the office of Vice-President (representing the West End schools) and throughout her illness continued to be as involved as possible. One summer she attended an Association President training at Copper Mountain and we shared a room. She did not even flinch when I buzzed the room at midnight because I forgot my key. She had gone to bed a little earlier because the wine went to her head!
I was also able to go to Denver with her for Delegate Assembly. Besides being a wonderful representative for teachers, she was really fun. We got down on the dance floor. We both watched in surprise and laughter when a fellow delegate started dancing with the pole!
Ruth really wanted ECEA to pursue a master agreement with the school district, and in her memory we will continue growing our membership so it may be possible to do so.
Ruth Moroney will be greatly missed. We love you, Ruth!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Less time for Teacher Licensing is signed to law
It’s Official! HB 1201 is Law
Still waiting for your teaching licensed to be renewed? It’ll soon take much less time. Yesterday, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1201 by Rep. Millie Hamner (D-Summit) and Sens. Jeanne Nicholson (D-Black Hawk) and Jean White (R-Hayden), which seeks to shorten the time period for renewal and get rid of some of the red tape that makes the process so burdensome and time consuming. CEA lobbyists worked very hard to help craft and pass this bill.
This bill was priority #1 for Rep. Hamner, a former superintendent from Summit County and association leader during her days as a teacher. She was appointed by vacancy committee when former Rep. Christine Scanlan left her seat to work for Governor Hickenlooper. A member of the House Education Committee, she has used her experience as an educator to advocate for good bills (like HB 1201) and fight against bills that would negatively affect teachers, educational support professionals and schools. She has been a great addition to the House!
Please thank her and Senators Nicholson and White for their work on HB 1201!
Rep. Millie Hamner: millie.hamner.house@state.co.us
Sen. Jeanne Nicholson: jeanne.nicholson.senate@state.co.us
Sen. Jean White: jean.white.senate@state.co.us
Still waiting for your teaching licensed to be renewed? It’ll soon take much less time. Yesterday, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1201 by Rep. Millie Hamner (D-Summit) and Sens. Jeanne Nicholson (D-Black Hawk) and Jean White (R-Hayden), which seeks to shorten the time period for renewal and get rid of some of the red tape that makes the process so burdensome and time consuming. CEA lobbyists worked very hard to help craft and pass this bill.
This bill was priority #1 for Rep. Hamner, a former superintendent from Summit County and association leader during her days as a teacher. She was appointed by vacancy committee when former Rep. Christine Scanlan left her seat to work for Governor Hickenlooper. A member of the House Education Committee, she has used her experience as an educator to advocate for good bills (like HB 1201) and fight against bills that would negatively affect teachers, educational support professionals and schools. She has been a great addition to the House!
Please thank her and Senators Nicholson and White for their work on HB 1201!
Rep. Millie Hamner: millie.hamner.house@state.co.us
Sen. Jeanne Nicholson: jeanne.nicholson.senate@state.co.us
Sen. Jean White: jean.white.senate@state.co.us
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