Meet Excecutive Board Member Paulette Hopfenbeck

"I have been teaching in the Davis District for 10 years. I teach history at Clearfield High School and am involved in the IB, MYP, and Falcon Focus programs at our school. I am also a member of the JSSC, serving as the chair this year. This led me to my further involvement in DEA. This is my first year on the Executive Board, and I have been amazed at the time and effort involved in this position.
I'm not sure that people realize how much is done in their behalf behind the scenes to make sure that all DEA members are supported and represented. I have come to greatly respect my colleagues, and am glad that I have always been a member of DEA in my educating career. I appreciate the opportunity to serve. "

You can email Paulette at PHOPFENBECK@dsdmail.net

Meet Executive Board Member Jessica Dunn

"I am in my ninth year of teaching 3rd Grade at Adelaide Elementary. In the spring I also teach Drama, after school, for 5th and 6th Graders. I have been a proud member of DEA, UEA, and NEA, since my New Teacher Orientation. Two years ago I volunteered to be an Association Representative because I wanted to be more actively involved. Since then I have served in many capacities as an Association Rep and now as an Executive Board member.

For many years I was uninformed about my rights as a teacher, naïve to the hardships facing my colleagues, and overwhelmed by all of my responsibilities. Two of my current goals are to help other people overcome similar feelings and share with them information about the association that has empowered me as an educator.

You can reach Jessica at JDUNN@dsdmail.net

Mary Ann Mower, Former DEA Board Member Remembered

Mary Ann graduated from Bountiful High School in 1973 and completed a degree in English Education at the University of Utah in 1979. She taught English and Spanish at Bountiful Junior High and Bountiful High School. She completed a master's degree in school psychology at the University of Utah and worked as a school psychologist in the Granite and Davis School Districts until 2007.
Read the obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=mary-mower&pid=134772196

Meet Executive Board Member Trudy Henderson

Trudy Henderson is a fourth grade teacher at Buffalo Point Elementary. Trudy has been a Davis School District teacher of the year and has been honored by the school board for changing the state song. Trudy had been a member of the association since her first day in the classroom and has served in a variety of leadership positions including being vice president of two local associations and continuous service representing her building, district, and state.

Why am I a proud member of DEA/UEA/NEA?
“I am a professional and I belong to my professional organization. I am involved in association activities because together the members have the strength to stand up for what we know is right for kids' learning and the environments we teach them in every day. Public schools are the future of America to educate the workforce with skills and knowledge. What better legacy is there to leave to the future generations of educators and the students than the laws, policies, and funding we are working so hard to gain for them today?”

You can email Trudy at thenderson@dsdmail.net

Early Voting Schedule - Vote Yes on the Bond

Early voting begins Tuesday, October 20. The DEA Executive Board has voted to endorse this bond and encourages a YES vote which on the ballot actually says: “FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS.”

Select this link to find the early voting schedule or contact your local municipal government.
http://www.co.davis.ut.us/clerkauditor/elections/early_vote_schedule.cfm

Meet Executive Board Member Richard Heath

I have taught for 33 years in Davis County, all of them at Central Davis. I have also been a resident of Kaysville for 33 years. I am a graduate of Bountiful High School and later Southern Utah University (then, Southern Utah State College); I have been a member of the United Teaching Profession for 33 years and an Association Representative for about 16 years or so. Recently, I have been a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly, UEA House of Delegates, DEA Political Action Committee, and serve as the DEA representative on the UEA Political Action Council.

I am a committed advocate for kids, teachers, and the important role the arts play in education. Our association is the platform to help move these things along. I never thought 33 years ago that I would be so involved in these causes. I can’t stand idly by and see all we have fought for be gradually eroded away. You as committed members of our association need to stand for the principles that have guided in the past and still guide our organization today: “A GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR EVERY CHILD!”

Richard represents the central part of the district. His contact schools are Central Davis Junior, Crestview Elementary, East Layton Elementary, King Elementary, Layton High, Morgan Elementary, and Whiletsides Elementary.

You can email Richard at rheath@dsdmail.net.

Former Davis Educator Mourned

Lynn Wayne Hansen (1922 – 2009) retired in 1990 after 38 years as a principal and classroom teacher, first in Idaho and then in Davis County Schools. Mr. Hansen touched the lives of thousands of students during his career.

See the full obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=lynn-hansen&pid=134505769