Oct 24
October Educator of the Month, Shannon Cole
Why are you an educator? I love working with children of all ages and I enjoy working alongside teachers and other professionals in the school setting. There is always something new and interesting happening. I believe that public schools can build strong programs that support all students,of all abilities, in achieving independence and success and it is exciting to be a part of that process.
What do you enjoy most about your career? There are a lot of great thing about being an SLP, the first thing that comes to mind is the relationships I am privileged to build with students, parents and colleagues. Coming in a close second, I love the conversations that I have with students, they make me smile, every single day.
Years spend in the profession/district? 20 years as an SLP, this is my 10th year with VUSD.
What do you do in your spare/free time? Most of my free time is diverted to family activities, we love the beach, Tahoe and traveling. We are passionate readers and I attempt to garden,
What does being a member of the Vacaville Teachers Association mean to you? When I think of VTA, I think of an organization that strives to support all of its members in a fair and equitable way. VTA is accessible and proactive. VTA is an organization that can be counted on for information and support. I have really appreciated everything VTA does and continues to do in supporting and building our teaching community.
Oct 20
Act now to protect what’s important to you!
The Standard Campaign has officially started. Sign up for Disability and Life Insurance coverage. If our campaign is successful, all members who sign up will get coverage without having to provide health evidence. Representatives from the Standard will be visiting each of our school sites, either at a staff meeting or during lunch. You can also sign up online. See your Site Rep for more information. The Standard is a CTA endorsed vendor.