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Education Association of Suffolk

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Education Association of Suffolk

2026–2027
Constructing a More Perfect Union!

The Education Association of Suffolk is a union for all employees of Suffolk Public Schools. Together, we work to advance positive conditions for teaching, learning, and working through informed advocacy, collective action, and a strong professional voice.

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About the Education Association of Suffolk

The Education Association of Suffolk is a union for all employees of Suffolk Public Schools. EAS works to advance positive conditions for teaching, learning, and working throughout Suffolk Public Schools through informed advocacy.

Our Mission

The mission of the Education Association of Suffolk is to provide leadership and guidance regarding decisions affecting public education in Suffolk and to serve as the collective voice of our members.

EAS works to advance the conditions of teaching, learning, and working within Suffolk Public Schools through informed advocacy and the promotion of high standards of professionalism.

EAS Leadership

Dr. Adriane Bradley-Gray

President

Traci Mettler

Vice President

Denise Singleton

Secretary

April Dryden

Board Member at Large

Building a Stronger Union Together

Our strength comes from our members.

Through member engagement, leadership development, advocacy, and collective action, EAS brings Suffolk Public Schools employees together to improve our workplaces and strengthen public education.

Every conversation, training, meeting, and act of solidarity helps build a stronger union.

2026–2027 Member Meetings

October 9
5:45 p.m.
November
5:45 p.m.
Date to be announced

January 21 or 22
5:45 p.m.
Final date to be announced

March 8
5:45 p.m.

 

Additional meeting information and updates will be provided by EAS.

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Did You Know?

According to the Economic Policy Institute, teachers in Virginia earn 67 cents on the dollar compared to other (non-teacher) college-educated workers. Virginia’s teacher wage penalty is the worst in the nation.

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