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DiAnna Martinez, educator and advocate for protected groups
Martinez serves as an Advanced Academics Programs and Services Resource Teacher (AAPS-RT) at Vogelweh Elementary School in Kaiserslautern, Germany. She also serves as FRS at her school and Europe East 1 Division Human and Civil Rights Coordinator (HCRC). Before DoDEA and FEA, Martinez had already led a rich life filled with diverse experiences. She grew… Read More
FEA Europe Area Newsletters
The FEA Europe Area newsletters are written by FEA's Europe Area Director. FEA Europe Area April 3, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 20, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 13, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 6, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area Feb 21, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area January 3, 2024 Newsletter FEA… Read More
Meet our Members: Curtis White, ESP at Brewster Middle School
With over twenty years in DoDEA schools, Curtis White is a dedicated Education Support Professional (ESP) who fights for both his students and fellow ESPs. Curtis remembers dreaming of being an educator when he was a child: “I often observed my teachers. I watched how my elementary school and middle school teachers guided us. I wanted… Read More
FEA’s Educator Onboarding Guides
FEA has created onboarding guides for new and early career Overseas and Stateside employees. We hope these resources help educators understand how the DoDEA system works, help maximize the benefits of employment while protecting educators and their pay, and allow employees to focus on the important work of educating the children of military-connected families. View… Read More
THE PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS WAIVER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The changes to PSLF will exist only until October 31, 2022. Make sure you are getting the student debt relief you deserve. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) program was created in 2007 to forgive the federal student debt of public employees, including teachers, faculty, and education support professionals, who provide 10 years of service and… Read More
How DoDEA Student-Turned-Teacher Rachel Guilfoyle Understands and Inspires Military-Connected Students
Rachel Guilfoyle, a 5th grade teacher at Daegu Elementary School in South Korea, was recently named the 2022 DoDEA Teacher of the Year. Guilfoyle, who was a student in the DoDEA system herself, was recognized for her ability to create a welcoming and growth-focused learning environment, as well her work with the 2020 Daegu Elementary… Read more
FEA PRESIDENT’S REPORT FEBRUARY 1, 2022
DODEA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE HOPEFULLY SIGNALS POSITIVE CHANGE In case you missed our email to members on this, last week Director Brady sent a message to all DoDEA staff, in which he acknowledges the many stresses and burdens DoDEA educators continue to face due to COVID and the current work environment. The possible changes he cited… Read More
DODEA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE HOPEFULLY SIGNALS POSITIVE CHANGE
By now you have hopefully seen the message from Director Brady to all DoDEA staff, in which he acknowledges the many stresses and burdens DoDEA educators continue to face due to COVID and the current work environment. We are appreciative Director Brady recognized the need for changes to be made. The possible changes he cited… Read More
FEA PRESIDENT’S REPORT JANUARY 13TH, 2022
OVERSEAS CONTRACT BARGAINING UPDATE The FEA bargaining team and management are currently awaiting action from the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) on a number of matters concerning the successor Overseas contract. FEA remains committed to negotiating a fair contract that strengthens the learning environment for DoDEA students, protects employee rights, and ensures they have dignity… Read More
JANUARY 12, 2022 EUROPE AREA UPDATE
TERRY'S UPDATE Martin Luther King Jr Day NEA Read Across America Grants Social Security Deferral Info Intent Forms/Excess Mark Your Calendar Attention FRS's: Please distribute this Update to all members. Martin Luther King Jr Day - is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each… Read More