A Message from the New President

Treasures. Each of us possess a collection of very special and meaningful items, tangible and intangible--moments in time--we consider to be our precious treasures.  We hold them dear to us and consider their value above all others.  The opportunity to serve as your WAEOP President for this coming year will be a moment in time that I will treasure and reflect on for years to come.

My theme for this 2012-2013 presidential term is Find your Passion--Love your Journey.  It is my goal this year to encourage each of our WAEOP members, including myself, to rekindle that simmering spirit or passion that is within us and to utilize it towards our work, in our homes and in the service to our district and communities.  Each one of us was given a special gift or strength that is unique and vital to our well-being.  If we can draw that passion out, develop and apply it, we will surely find joy and satisfaction in whatever road we may venture down.  Opportunities are around every corner!  Are you ready?  One great way to renew your spirit is to attend a WAEOP Conference and/or institute.  Our Spring Conference in Longview was a wonderful experience--inspiring speakers, great break-out sessions, delicious food and over 100 awesome educational professionals from all over the State of Washington.  It was a weekend well worth attending.  If you were not able to attend, we missed you! 

Before I close, I would like to send a heart-felt thank you to our outgoing President, Jennifer Robinson, CEOE, for her outstanding leadership this past year.  We wish to thank her for her compassion, direction and for the many positive changes that she has initiated for our WAEOP organization.  Jennifer has given of herself in a huge way to serve our members and will continue on giving this coming year by serving as the Immediate Past President as well as the Membership Chair. Membership Chair is a big responsibility and we thank you, Jennifer for being willing to give of yourself in this way.

Pam James, CEOE
WAEOP President

WAEOP Board 2012-2013