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Former Susquehanna Twp. School District teacher elected vice president of the National Education Association
Updated Jul 8, 2014; Posted Jul 8, 2014
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By Julianne Mattera | jmattera@pennlive.com
A former physical science teacher from Susquehanna Township School District recently was elected vice president of the National Education Association during the union's annual meeting in Denver.
Becky Pringle, the vice president-elect, currently serves as the secretary-treasurer for the National Education Association — the largest teachers union in the country. She will start her new role on Sept. 1, according to a news release from the union announcing Pringle's election to the position.
Nearly 8,000 union delegates voted during the annual meeting, which occurred from June 26 to July 6, according to the release.
"From the botched implementation of the Common Core State Standards to toxic tests that are hurting our students, there are many challenges facing public education," Pringle said in the news release. "As vice president of the nation's largest union of educators, I will work to ensure that NEA lives up to its rich history and legacy of human and civil rights, which is the foundation for realizing a great public school for every student."
During her six-year tenure as the union's secretary-treasurer, Pringle has overseen the organization's budget and advocated for issues, including "professional rights and responsibilities, equity in education, and human and civil rights," according to the release.
Pringle worked at the Susquehanna Township School District for 28 years before leaving in 2009, Susan Anthony, district spokeswoman, said via email.
Pringle has also held positions on NEA's executive committee and board of directors. She also served on the Pennsylvania State Education Association's board.
Pringle is a Philadelphia native who has a master's degree in education from Penn State and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Pittsburgh, according to NEA's website. |