October Professional Development and Networking Events for New Educators 

MiNE, MEA’s networking and support group for new educators, is rolling out several events to engage early career members in October. Register and secure your spot today!

  • A virtual book study offers 15 SCECHs and engages the book “Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy.” The online book study will run Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. from Oct. 4-Nov. 1. Space is limited—register now.
  • New educators in Oakland County can have some fun and meet new people at a Trivia Night from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Rochester Mills Brewery.  Learn more and RSVP by Oct. 1.
  • If you’re in Macomb County, a Trivia Night is scheduled for  Oct. 13 at Ciccarelli’s Sports Bar from 6-9 p.m. Learn more and RSVP by Oct. 6.

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MEA member Melissa Lambert, a librarian at Allen Park High School, with MEA Vice President Brett Smith (center) and Allen Park Education President Joel Burkey.

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