
One Teacher’s Uneven Professional Development Demonstrates the Need for a Solid Framework
Stephanie Duwve grew up in a family of educators in Ohio. Her mom is a second grade teacher and her dad is a school principal. She loved visiting them at work when she was growing up, but she wasn’t always sure she wanted to follow in their footsteps. “I knew I wanted to work with people,” Stephanie recalled. “I was thinking about becoming a physical therapist. After one day of chemistry, I quickly changed my mind.”
Teachers Unions and ELP: A Match Made in (Professional Practice) Heaven
Teachers unions are historically associated with important bread and butter issues like pay, benefits and working conditions. But Mike Shoudy, Executive Director of the Michigan Education Association (MEA), wants unions like MEA to also be viewed as a career support partner for teachers.

Our Story: Educators Leading the Profession
Two of my daughters are teachers. I witnessed first hand their struggles and triumphs, and I knew there was a better way.