Who We Are
Aspiring Educators
MSEA Aspiring Educators is a student-led and student-driven arm of the union that supports and prepares pre-service teachers in Maryland to be leaders in their community, schools, and profession.
Our Core Values
- Teacher Quality — providing opportunities for professional development trainings, networking, and mentorship
- Community Engagement — serving students and community members in need
- Educator Voice —advocating for solutions to problems that impact our students, public education, and pre-service teachers
Our top priority is fighting for paid student teaching!
Our Chapters
| Bowie State University | |
| Community College of Baltimore County | |
| Coppin State University | |
| Frederick Community College | |
| Frostburg State University | |
| Frostburg State University – Hagerstown | |
| Hood College | |
| Morgan State University | |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | |
| Salisbury University | |
| Towson University | |
| University of Maryland – College Park | |
| University of Maryland – Eastern Shore |
Want to connect with a chapter directly, but don’t see a way? Email [email protected].
Ready to get Involved?
Step 1: Complete the statewide interest form to get connected on your campus.
Step 2: Pay your dues to be a full member at the chapter, state, and national level.
Step 3: Dive in and take advantage of all the opportunities!
Leadership Opportunities
Aspiring Educator (AE) Delegate to MSEA Representative Assembly (RA)
Aspiring Educator Delegate to NEA Representative Assembly (RA)
MSEA Aspiring Educator Observer Board of Director
Click here for more information.
Grants, Rebates, and Scholarships for NEA Aspiring Educator Members
NEA CREATE Grants: $2000/project
Submission deadlines: February 1, June 15, October 15
MSEA Black Lives Matter at School Grants: $1000/project
MSEA Human and Civil Rights Grants: $1000/project
$20 Dues Rebate After Graduation: During your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you’ll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were an aspiring educator member. Submit your rebate here.
Jack Kinnaman Scholarship: Five scholarships of $3,500 each funded by NEA Retired members for Aspiring Educator members.
Member Resources
Chapter Resources
Latest News
Upcoming Professional Development
Upcoming Webinars
Jul 25
Summer Leadership Conference
Summer Leadership Conference
Attendees will learn the skills they need to become strong union leaders through our core trainings. We’re going hard for the endorsement—by every local union— of the Education Support Professional Bill of Rights. We’ll do that through role plays and case studies, T(Ed) Talks, electives, and our annual solidarity action.