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Swea Event - Lena's
SWEA's annual event at Lena's is coming on Thursday, December 14th.
As in year's past there will be an open reception with food and drink from 3:00 - 5:00 followed by our Rep Council meeting.
It is poised to be a great time to laugh and connect with friends and colleagues from every building in the district.
Let's go huskies
As a CEA member, you can save up to 20%
on upcoming UConn football home games,
home ice hockey games, and select basketball games.
Click here for info on the scheduled dates
CEA Virtual/In-Person Retirement Workshops
CEA is offering retirement workshops to help navigate the complicated post-teaching world. The workshops offer help understanding and planning your retirement. The following dates are the workshops offered this school year.
Click on a date to access information and registration forms:
Monday, December 18th (Virtual)
Monday, January 29th (Virtual)
Thursday, April 4th (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 23rd (In person - West Hartford)
Monday, June 3rd (Virtual)
The Sun to your school
The Connecticut Sun is holding monthly drawings for a chance for K-6 teachers to win a free basketball clinic for their students.
TEACHER DISCOUNTS
Who doesn't like teacher discounts? Click below to see the many discounts offered by CEA to its members spanning all genre's of interest.
cea offering support
CEA has contracted with Positive Directions, the Center for Prevention and Counseling, to offer free mental health group counseling for educators that focuses on your mental health needs and will help you prevent burnout.
Click here to view brochure
swea meets with
boe candidates
boe candidates
At our most recent SWEA Rep Council meeting we assembled at Pleasant Valley Elementary School where we were joined by many candidates running for SW Board of Education. We were able to learn a little about each candidate as well as their vision for the future of education in South Windsor.
Thank you to all the candidates who were able to join us:
United Community Party
Mark Cabot, Emily Wilson
Democratic Party
Genevieve Coursey, Paul Macchi, Mitchell Marks, Michael Pare,
Craig Zimmerman
Republican Party
Lisa Maneeley, Beth Esstman, Kenna Kimber, Elena Poma,
Dipali Kalia
Welcome back To the 2023-2024
school year
school year
Welcome back everyone!
Let's make this another year filled with inspiration, collaboration, and success.
legislative wins for educators
Though the there is still more to accomplish, there are now numerous bills passed at the end of the legislative session that are aimed to improve working conditions.
Click here to learn more about the wins for teachers.
Congratulations retiree class of 2023
As your well-deserved retirement approaches, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your exceptional commitment and dedicated service throughout your illustrious careers. Your impact as educators has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, shaping their minds, nurturing their dreams, and igniting a lifelong love for learning. While we bid farewell to your daily presence in our school hallways, please know that your impact will forever be cherished.
Once again, we thank all of you for your remarkable contributions, and may your retirement be filled with the love and appreciation you so greatly deserve.
- SWEA
Congratulations and best wishes in retirement go to:
Mark Laraia (Pleasant Valley)
Donna Veo (Pleasant Valley)
Tamara Carey (Eli Terry)
Leonora Donofrio (Orchard Hill)
Susan Elliott (Timothy Edwards)
Raymond McCarthy (South Windsor High School)
Patricia Morrissey (South Windsor High School)
Norman Smith (South Windsor High School)
Nancy Wimer (South WIndsor High School)
CEA-Union-11x17-3.pdfWhat you gain with swea/cea
Top-Ten-Reasons.pdfTop 10 Reasons to Join
Strong-Union-vs-Weak-Union-Flyer-Aug-2022.pdfStrong v. Weak unions
CEA Representative Assembly
SWEA attends the 175th CEA-RA as delegates and voted on various business, amendments and budgetary items
RED-for-ed day of Action
04/27/23 -
A successful day at the capital in response to failed House Bills
Click here to read more about #RedforEd Day of Action
IT'S NOT OVER - What can you do to continue advocating for items in proposed House Bills 6884 and 6881?
Reactions to Legislators breakfast
Click here to read more
CEA's Campaign to highlight the postive impact of teachers
Visit, Because of a Teacher to see the impact teachers have made on people's lives and careers
Email From Eppler
"Greetings All,
Hopefully you all received the below email from CEA. Not only is this an important topic for all teachers, but it carries a bit of extra importance to SWEA, as you will notice one of the two endorsed candidates is long time South Windsor teacher, SWEA member, and SWEA treasurer Bill Myers. Having seen the work Bill did for many years firsthand, SWEA knows what an asset for teachers he would continue to be on the State Teachers' Retirement Board. Please make it a priority to cast your vote and let your voice be heard when the upcoming opportunity presents itself. " Matt
Cast your vote for State Retirement Board.
Click here to learn more about the candidates.
Applications Open
$2,000 CEA Award for
Teaching Excellence
$2,000 CEA Award for
Teaching Excellence
To find out more and apply click here
CEA responds to survey Results
CEA leaders and elected officials gather together to focus on solutions ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
swea represents and wins!
On July 11th SWEA executive board members proudly participated in the 27th annual,
CEA Hands Across the Green charity golf tournament.
SWEA represented well by winning the event against more than 35 teams from various school districts from around the state.
Various people-of-note in attendance were CT Governor Ned Lamont, Kate Diaz (CEA President), and John Hackett (former SWEA President)
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, played and coordinated last Saturday's fantastic fundraising golf event
at East Hartford Golf Club.
The weather was glorious and
East Hartford Golf Club was once again a terrific host.
Click Here (or visit the Annual SWEA Events tab) to check out:
Tournament Results
Raffle Basket Winners
Pictures from the event
Statement from Education Stakeholder coalition
Condemning attacks against CT educators regarding curriculum. Click Here
September 17th, 2021
Friday evening over 125 colleagues, friends and family from all over the district enjoyed a wonderful evening at the final home game of the Yard Goats season.
Thank you for a terrific turnout and a fantastic evening!
-SWEA
-SWEA
March 13, 2021: South Windsor Teacher "Thank You" Day
TC Teacher Appreciation.pdfDo you know of outstanding contributors to the education profession? Consider nominating a colleague, community member, or team for a CEA Grant or Award!
(click the link above for more information and to complete your nomination)