President’s Blog

Thoughts on teachers, teaching and the state of public education by UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh.

Sharing Our Commitment to Excellence

04/03/2012

We cannot underestimate the necessity to share our vision, our expertise, our passion and our commitment to excellence with those in our legislature and our community. The 2012 Legislative Session was a great beginning in this work.

Listen to Education Experts

02/26/2012

In order to move forward and create a great public school system, we need to commit to a healthy and productive dialogue and continue to collaborate. The Utah Education Association stands ready to do just that. I hope others will hear the call and do the same. We need to continue to listen to the group of professionals who are teaching our children and not only hold them accountable but trust them.

Why the UEA supports the 'Public Education Employment Reform' bill

02/10/2012

For the first time that I can remember, UEA was “at the table” and an integral partner in the creation of a bill. As with any negotiation, we did not get all that we wanted, but we prevented many undesirable issues from being included in the bill.

A Note to Fellow Educators

01/23/2012

Never in my more than 30 years in education do I recall a year with so many unknowns. In many ways, I feel like I am walking from a storm into a dark cave…unsure if I will find a place of refuge or a hideous beast.

Real conversations trump rhetoric

12/22/2011

It is time for ALL parties to set aside their differences and begin the real work of improving the educational opportunities for all children.