Social & Human Concerns

As the Social and Human Concerns Committee, we intend to make the committee’s focus inclusive of issues that concern our members in many contexts, but which are cemented by our general professional call as educators, humanists, and advocates of social justice in both local and global arenas. Some groups whose teaching aids and missions we will be looking at include Education International, Amnesty International, The Southern Poverty Law Center, The American Civil Liberties Union, and a number of other organizations that we believe may have materials or teaching tools for our members. Of course, we will note NEA and OEA materials that support the needs of members. Our immediate hope is that as a re-energized committee, others will want to join the committee to broaden our purpose and offer creative input.

Members of the Committee:

Patricia Black, East Cleveland EA, Chairperson
Pat Cohen, PATMR, liaison
Ellen Friery, Revere EA, member
Jennifer Mahnic, Maple Hts. TA, member
Selina Parella, Mayfield EA, member
Robert Pavalko, II, Lakeview TA, member
Patrick Snee, Mentor TA, liaison
Barry Valentine, Mentor TA, member

Revised: 5/20/08