Sponsor: Mr. Thomas Keller

Baltimore County Public Schools Blueprint for Progress clearly states the vision: "We will have graduates who have the knowledge and skills to participate meaningfully in a multicultural, technological, and change-oriented society." With this in mind, FEA is an integral part of the vision. FEA meets every Thursday during Enrichment in room 223.

History

During the first half of this century, the National Education Association initiated a Future Teachers of America program, of which local chapters still exist in a number of states. Other similar efforts were made by various state departments of education, local schools, and most notably, by Jan Towslee who, as president of the Association of Teacher Educators, made the development of FEA a priority. Phi Delta Kappa is the catalyst to develop a national FEA network. Baltimore County Public Schools is part of that network. There are currently 38 FEA chapters throughout Baltimore County. The chapters meet with their members once per month; the advisors meet with the coordinator every other month. Chapter initiatives for students, teachers, schools, communities, and colleges for the education profession are discussed.

Goals and Objectives

• Future Educators Association strives to interest students in the field of education early in their school experience.
• Future Educators Association places a strong emphasis on the recruitment of students with diverse ethnic, racial, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Future Educators Association strives to promote excellence in students interested in the teaching profession by promoting academic achievement, developing a positive self-image, and encouraging leadership responsibilities.
• Future Educators Association enhances the quality of the school's educational program by fostering an appreciation for teaching and contributing to the smooth operation of the school.
• Future Educators Association promotes a positive image of education to students, parents, and the community and shall disseminate information about the teaching profession.
• Future Educators Association encourages members to be positive role models in the school, the organization, and the community.

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