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Leading the Profession

Being a Leader in Your Profession!
Being a leader is more than a title. It's a journey. Finding your leadership path allows you to better serve your community, your profession, and most importantly, your profession. SDEA is here to help guide the way.
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Being part of the union made me feel like I mattered and that someone cared about me. I love my job and know how important my role is, but in the union, I also began to see how I could be more deeply involved with my colleagues and have a broader impact on education.
Quote by: Lisa Jennings, School Secretary
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Thinking about taking the leap into teaching through alternative certification? Check out the alternative certification for teacher options, the renewal requirements, and certification flexibility options.
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