Delegates from around the country gathered in the birthplace of American democracy

Philadelphia—Delegates from around the country gathered in the birthplace of American democracy to celebrate the National Education Association’s (NEA) 150^th Anniversary during their annual representative assembly.  Nineteen UTD members joined over 10,000 other delegates to debate and vote on issues that effect public education, civil & human rights, health care and other topics of importance. They also voted for NEA directors and constitutional amendments. 

In addition, delegates heard from presidential candidates, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the 2007 National Teacher and ESP of the Year, actor Richard Dreyfuss (Mr. Holland’s Opus) and many others.

Delegates to the 2007 NEA Representative Assembly: 

Karen Aronowitz, Delegation Chair
Artie Leichner
Shawn Beightol
Willette Cruse
Jacqueline Frankel
Angela Gonzalez
Valarie Johnson
David Kirsner
David Moss
Natalie Moton
Shirley Presley
David Prince
Chris Radney
Carl Robinson
Ingrid Robledo
Ceresta Smith
Albert Stellmach
Wendi Werther
Elsa Lopez, Staff Liaison