Student TEA

Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA)  is one of the nation's largest state affiliates for students preparing to teach. Membership is open to students enrolled in any Tennessee college or University.

Through its affiliation with the Tennessee Education Association (TEA) and the National Education Association (NEA), our student program leads tomorrow's teachers to a bright professional future. STEA exists to help our members move smoothly from student on campus to beginning teacher. STEA gives you the edge during the crucial first five years in classroom.

College can't do that, no matter how it good it is. It takes veteran teachers helping you find your way. STEA adds to your formal education by providing life lessons about salaries, contracts, competency testing, evaluation, discipline, certification requirements and more.

Join the 60,000 other students across the nation as part of NEA's student program (NEA-SP) as a member of STEA today. There are over 3 million teachers, education support professionals and students just like you waiting to welcome and support you.   Plus during your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you'll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were a student member.

To find out more, contact STEA Liaison Nicki Fields in TEA's Instruction and Professional Division. You can also join STEA now. 

2011 - 2012 STEA Executive Board

President: Caryce Gilmore-UT Martin
President Elect: Marilauren Anderson- UT Martin
Vice President East: Haley Holt-Lincoln Memorial University
Vice President Middle: Angie Cabler-Tennessee State University
Vice President West: Christopher Martin- UT Martin
Secretary: Kayla Fisher- Austin Peay State University
Exec. Board Member: Tei Takanaka-Walters State Community College
  

Spring 2011 Convention Awards

Outstanding STEA Chapter Award:

• 1st Place: Union University
• 2nd Place: University of Tennessee Martin
• 3rd Place: Tennessee State University

Elaine Jewett Outstanding Membership Award:

• Largest Chapter Membership - University of Tennessee-Knoxville
• Achievement in Membership Recruitment and Growth - Middle Tennessee State University and Tusculum College

Thelma Barker Community Service Award:

• Tennessee State University
   

Scrapbook Award:

• 1st Place: Tennessee State University
• 2nd Place: University of Tennessee Martin
• 3rd Place: Walters State Community College

Spirit Award:

• Lincoln Memorial University 
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