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OEA President Agrees With Survey Findings, Says Disconnect Still There

The President of the Overton County Education Association said she agrees with most of the findings in a recent state Teacher’s Survey, but there is still a disconnect between the state and teachers. President Jennifer Eilender said the findings were not surprising. Most of the survey questions regarded how adequately trained teachers felt in new reading and CTE programs. Nine ... Read More »

OEA President: Teacher Salary Increase A Step In The Right Direction, More To Be Done

Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the just approved teacher salary increases are a long-time overdue. The state legislature approved Wednesday the largest teacher salary raise in state history. The required base pay for teachers would gradually increase to $50,000 by the 2026/2027 school year. “Tennessee Teachers are some of the hardest working teachers in the nation and ... Read More »