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
Kim Backus, Elyria EA, member
Pat Cohen, PATMR, liaison
Irene Isabella, Akron Assn. of Classified Personnel, member
C. Robert Keshock, Garfield Hts. TA, member
Patricia Kingzett, PATMR, member

Revised: 7/6/10