Leadership Opportunity for New York Journalism Teachers
Katina Paron
Each of you have so much to offer to this role and I'd be happy to support you and help you transition into this position.
Hello JEA Members of New York!
I hope all is well and this email finds you all well!
I'm writing to see if there are individuals interested in possibly filling the position as the JEA state director for New York? Katina Paron has expressed that she would like to provide an opportunity for someone to step into the role after several years of service in this position. She truly has been amazing!
Your state director is especially important in connecting journalism teachers/media advisers to the national organization and providing support and outreach. The director has the opportunity to work with members, affiliate organizations and a professional network of other state directors.
Perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for in terms of getting more involved and serving in a leadership capacity. I hope you'll consider applying for the position. The state director role involves communicating with members to share information, answer questions, hear ideas, make suggestions on a national level and more. The director also finds ways to reach out throughout the state, helping new or inexperienced advisers get the resources they need in order to survive and thrive in the journalism classroom. In all of these efforts, I'm here for suggestions and support — as are all of the JEA board members.
A few times each year are especially important for state directors: meeting in person at the spring and fall national conventions, and coordinating the state Journalist of the Year contest.
If this spot on JEA's leadership team sounds like a good fit, please check out the state director job description.
To apply, please send me a cover letter of interest explaining your vision and hopes in the role and resume by Monday, November 10 via email at this address (jda...@sd27j.net). I am also happy to talk personally about the position and/or answer any questions you have. Feel free to give me a call at 720-298-5106 (cell phone).
I look forward to hearing from you and working together for the best interests of journalism teachers and advisers in your state.
Thank you,
Justin
AP Language & Composition
Instructional Coach
Instructional Leadership Team
27J Schools
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