🎄2022 EPEA Holiday Party
❄Oh, what a Holiday Event it was!❄ Our Annual Retiree Holiday Event was attended by 102 members in person this year, held on December 1,...
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erie1educators
- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
EPEA Gear- Order online!
This years EPEA locally made clothing line is now available for purchase ONLINE! Group sale order is open through 11/15. You can choose...
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erie1educators
- Jan 20, 2022
- 1 min
FUN IN THE SNOW!
Mary Tomczak’s high school APE PE classes at Winchester Academy enjoyed snowshoeing as part of the "Outdoor Pursuits" Curriculum. The...
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erie1educators
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
It's a Negotiations Year!
Check out the EPEA Negotiations Team Focus Group report available on the Members page.
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erie1educators
- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
The Return of the Field Trip!
Digital Media and Video Production and Recording Arts (VPRA) students recently attended a career activity day hosted by Villa Maria...
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erie1educators
- Dec 5, 2021
- 1 min
HURRY- time is running out! Discount on BJ's Wholesale Club for EPEA Members
Whether you are new or returning to BJ's, EPEA members enjoy a discount to the wholesale club through the included applications....
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erie1educators
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
❄2021 EPEA Holiday Party❄
A great evening of celebration and giving at The Columns Banquets in Elma. 🎄 EPEA members and friends gathered to celebrate the...
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erie1educators
- Nov 21, 2021
- 1 min
EPEA Giving Back
Which district has the most shops at The Teacher's Desk? Erie 1 BOCES The Teacher's Desk distributes free school supplies to students...
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erie1educators
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Time to order your EPEA Gear
Get your locally made Erie 1 PEA shirts, hoodies, masks, and hats. Check out the sale prices! Order by November 15th for delivery at the...
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erie1educators
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
EPEA Strong at Leadership Conference
We had fantastic representation at the NYSUT WNYRO Leadership Conference- the most reps of any district! On top of learning a lot about...
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erie1educators
- Sep 17, 2021
- 1 min
VOTE-COPE contributions
Everyone's support is needed to help meet our goal and help NYSUT continue to add to it's record of legislative successes. All payroll...
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erie1educators
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
EPEA Cruises the Lockport Locks
Our first try on the Lockport Locks tour was an awesome success! We had 66 (of 72) members and their families attend today's year end...
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erie1educators
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Congratulations EPEA Scholarship Recipients
The Erie 1 Professional Educators Association recently awarded the Marie Szabla Memorial Scholarship to five deserving seniors. Each...
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erie1educators
- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
E1B Educational Foundation Supported by Generous Sponsors
The union-led EPEA Family Zoo Night fundraiser is on track for success because of some supportive sponsors. Many businesses,...
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erie1educators
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
EPEA Shamrock Raffle Winners
At the most recent General Membership Meeting, the EPEA social committee held a drawing for $25 Visa gift cards to reach out and show the...
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erie1educators
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
EPEA Helps Community with Holiday Auction & Donations
This year the EPEA Holiday Party looked a bit different, but the usual goal was achieved - helping our community. Volunteers from the...
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erie1educators
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Work Readiness and Functional Programs Honor Graduates
On Thursday June 11th, faculty and staff from the Maryvale Work Readiness and Special Education Functional Programs honored the Graduates...
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erie1educators
- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
Discount on BJ's Wholesale Club for EPEA Members
Whether you are new or returning to BJ's, EPEA members enjoy a discount to the wholesale club through the included applications. (Click...
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erie1educators
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
Seniors Earn Scholarships from EPEA
The Erie 1 Professional Educators Association recently awarded the Marie Szabla Memorial Scholarship to two deserving seniors. Each...
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erie1educators
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
More Winners from EPEA Drawing!
A drawing is being sponsored by the Social Committee of the EPEA to show we (as a Union) are thinking about our members & retirees due to...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
Labor Unions Join Together for Food Drive
Several labor unions are coming together to collect food and sundries for FeedMore WNY . The drive is taking place Saturday, June 13th...
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erie1educators
- May 15, 2020
- 1 min
And the Winners Are...
A drawing is being sponsored by the Social Committee of the EPEA to show we (as a Union) are thinking about our members & retirees due to...
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erie1educators
- Apr 17, 2020
- 1 min
EPEA Members Reach out to the Community
EPEA showed their appreciation and support for the hard work and difficult times being experienced by health care workers in Erie County....
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erie1educators
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
EPEA Reschedules Family Zoo Night for Fall
Due to the current public health crisis, the EPEA has rescheduled the Family Zoo Night event for October 17th, 2020. Tickets are still on...
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erie1educators
- Apr 3, 2020
- 1 min
Cybersecurity & Networking Student Wins Full Scholarship
Alyssa MacLefko of Cheektowaga, NY, a senior at Maryville High School, represented Harkness and Joe McNamara's Cybersecurity and...
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erie1educators
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
VPRA and Digital Media Programs Partner with SAMF
Every month Black Rock EPS hosts an internship opportunity for Juniors and Seniors from the Harkness Career & Tech Center. Teachers from...
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erie1educators
- Jan 15, 2020
- 1 min
EPEA to Award $4,000 in Scholarships
We are happy to announce that 4 scholarships will be awarded this year to deserving seniors. One scholarship will be awarded in each of...
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erie1educators
- Jan 9, 2020
- 1 min
APE Sensory Week at the Learning Center
By: Mary Tomczak The Adapted PE students at the Learning Center participated in a week long unit covering the five senses. They were...
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erie1educators
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
EPEA Holiday Party Dec. 5th at The Columns
Our Annual Retirement and Holiday Event is just around the corner!! This is a reminder that Monday Nov. 25th is our deadline to respond...
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erie1educators
- Oct 25, 2019
- 1 min
NYSUT Offering Teacher Certification Workshop
Think you are all set with your certification yet wouldn't mind a quick checkup to make sure? This session provides a broad overview of...
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erie1educators
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Student Debt? Sign Up for a Clinic!
If you are looking for information regarding repayment plans, teacher loan cancellation information, or public student loan forgiveness...
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erie1educators
- Oct 1, 2019
- 1 min
Apply for a NYSUT Mini-Grant
Attached you will find the application for the NYSUT Retirees of Western New York mini-grant. We have a very active retiree council in...
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erie1educators
- Sep 18, 2019
- 1 min
Order Your New EPEA Gear Now
Wear your EPEA union gear proudly this school year and show your solidarity! AmeriTeeUSA is once again providing quality clothing options...
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erie1educators
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
2nd Annual Nontenured Social Coming Up
The EPEA is hosting its 2nd annual Nontenured Social on Tuesday, September 24th at NYSUT headquarters in Williamsville. This is a great...
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erie1educators
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Make Strides with Lisa Reidy and the EPEA
On Saturday, October 12, the Outer Harbor Lakeside Bike Park will be host to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Our union,...
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erie1educators
- Sep 10, 2019
- 1 min
WellNow Virtual Care for NY44 Members
NY44 members can now enjoy the same friendly, convenient care they recieve in WellNow urgent care facilities through their smartphones,...
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erie1educators
- Aug 29, 2019
- 1 min
EPEA Members Asked to Attend Board Meetings
Greetings EPEA Brothers and Sisters! While negotiating our contract we had a pretty good turn out for the E1B Board of Education meetings...
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erie1educators
- Aug 23, 2019
- 1 min
EPEA Nurses - Required Courses List
EPEA Nurses can access the list of required professional development courses by clicking here.
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erie1educators
- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
BJ's Wholesale Club Applications
Whether you are new or returning to BJ's, EPEA members enjoy a discount to the wholesale club through the included applications. (Click...
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erie1educators
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
Message from the President
Greetings EPEA Brothers and Sisters! The end of the school year is often a time of reflection- of what was done well, and what needs...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
Marc Hunt's advice to become a Certified ISTE Educator
Marc Hunt is a Video Production and Recording Arts Instructor from Harkness. Marc had the opportunity to attend this professional...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
Information from NYSUT Health & Safety Conference Sessions, attended by Julie Murray, RN
How to Conduct a Building Walkthrough Schools are covered by PESCH, not OSHA. Many OSHA regulations are over 50 years old and legal in...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
NYSUT Health and Safety Conference
NYSUT Health and Safety Conference March 1 & 2, 2019 Saratoga Springs, NY EPEA Attendees: Lisa Garvey and Julie Murray, RN Lisa and Julie...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Union Members Donate Food at the Franklin Community Center Food pantry
Last year our Union members donated several pounds of food to the Franklin Community Center Food Pantry in Saratoga Springs, New York. We...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Sunshine Committee
The EPEA Sunshine Committee acknowledged the following members in March and April. Rose Carcione father passed Marissa Strzelec baby boy...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Know your contract
On April 30, the negotiations committee met for the last time (hopefully), to review the final draft of our new Collective Bargaining...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Field trip to Shea's Theater
Students in Theater Exploration have been skimming the surface of what it takes to put on a stage production. They have learned what it...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Attention to all Marie Szabla Scholarship Committee Members, EPEA Officers and Representatives
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all for selecting my daughter as the recipient of the Marie Szabla Scholarship....
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
ACF Taste of Culinary Event
Harkness Baking & Pastry Arts students worked at the ACF Taste of Culinary event on Sunday, April 7th. The event was held at ECC's North...
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erie1educators
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Happy Pi Day
Twilight Students got into the spirit of Pi Day by participating in a “Memorizing Pi” contest. Many students participated; we now have a...
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