3 Women of Color to Lead the NEA, the Largest U.S. Labor Organization

[ismnotwasm]

Beginning on September 1, 2014, Lily Eskelsen García, Rebecca S. “Becky” Pringle, and Princess Moss will serve as president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the nearly three million-member union.

Esklesen García is a former Utah Teacher of the Year. She began her career as a lunch lady, then became a primary teacher who worked with homeless children. She moves into the NEA president’s seat after serving two three-year terms as vice president, and becomes the most senior Latina in the nation’s labor movement.

Pringle, a science teacher who taught in a Harrisburg, PA area district, will rank second among the NEA leadership. She has 30 years of experience, and becomes one of the highest-ranking African-American female leaders in organized labor. (Learn more about her from the NEA's post-election profile of her.)

Princess Moss of Louisa County, Virginia will succeed Pringle as NEA secretary-treasurer after winning a competitive race for the open seat. Moss previously served two three-year terms on NEA’s Executive Committee, among other union roles. With more than 20 years in the classroom as an elementary school music teacher, she adamantly believes in the value and role of music, fine arts, and physical education. Moss used a campaign website and Facebook, among other tools, to gain an edge for her win.

http://www.blogher.com/three-women-color-lead-largest-us-labor-organization

[brer cat]

1. Reading their background information

makes me think this is great news.

Garcia who has a background working with homeless children.

Pringle...a woman of science.

Moss who touts the value of music, fine arts and physical education.

Sounds like three women who have a lot to bring to the job!

Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

[littlemissmartypants]

2. We rise. Grace in motion. Thanks for your post! nt