Hometown Hero
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM by
After the signing of the bill that will save many educator's jobs, our very own Loris Welch spoke to a group in Washington that included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
AFT President Randi Weingarten said, "I watched this historic vote from the House gallery with two amazing teachers who received pink slips earlier this year—Amanda Van Ness from Toledo, Ohio; and Loris Welch from Perth Amboy, N.J. Ms. Welch (in picture below, with Weingarten and Van Ness) just learned she has been recalled due to retirements and attrition but is anxiously hoping other laid-off colleagues, as well as Ms. Van Ness, will benefit from the funding."
Read the full AFT article by clicking here.
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