Lakewood Education Association

06/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Icarus Member Benefits Fair this week! Members enjoyed delicious food from Burger 25, refreshments provided by Icarus, and the chance to learn about valuable member benefits. With great prizes, good food, and a fantastic turnout, the event was a huge success!

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to all of the generous donors who helped make our Casino Night such a fun and successful event! Your support, donations, and contributions helped create an amazing evening for everyone involved. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our members and community.

Please join us in thanking all of the incredible donors listed below for helping make the night possible — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🎲♠️♥️♣️♦️

05/13/2026

What an incredible night at our Casino Night event last week! 🎲✨

Thank you to everyone who came out, supported the event, and helped make the evening such a fun and successful one. From the games and prizes to the laughter and great company, it was truly a night to remember.

A very special thank you to the LEA Social Committee for all of their hard work, planning, and dedication in making this event possible. Your efforts helped create an amazing evening for everyone involved! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

We are so grateful for our wonderful members and community, and we can’t wait for the next event!

05/10/2026

🪻🌷🌻 Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers, and mother figures within our LEA family.

Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and well-deserved celebration! 🪻🌷🌻

05/04/2026

We’re excited to share that Ariel Williams, our 6th grade art teacher at the middle school, is being featured in an online art contest! 🎨👏
Please take a moment to check it out and show your support by visiting the link below. Let’s cheer on one of our talented educators!

When Words Aren't Enough, I Create Art. It Helps Me Express Through Imagery What I Can’t Say Through Words.

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨

This week, we celebrate the amazing educators who show up every single day with passion, patience, and dedication. Thank you for inspiring minds, supporting your students, and going above and beyond, often in ways that go unseen.

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and strengthening our communities. We are so grateful for all that you do!

Be sure to take a moment this week to thank a teacher who has made a difference. 💙📚

05/04/2026

We had an incredible time at the OCCEA overnight workshop this weekend! It was such a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow together. From meaningful conversations to shared laughs, the energy and dedication of everyone involved truly made it a special experience.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make the workshop so engaging and worthwhile. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

05/01/2026

May Day is a powerful reminder that progress has always been driven by working people standing together. Today, we celebrate the courage, solidarity, and determination of union members who fought—and continue to fight—for dignity, fairness, and opportunity on the job. From safe workplaces to fair wages, from healthcare to the right to be heard, these victories did not come easily. They were won because people refused to stand alone.

As educators, we know that strong unions mean strong public schools. When we advocate for our students, our classrooms, and our communities, we are carrying forward a legacy built by generations before us. Our collective voice ensures that every student has access to the resources and support they deserve, and that every educator is respected as the professional they are. This work is not just about contracts—it’s about justice, equity, and the future of public education.

On this May Day, we recommit ourselves to that shared purpose. We stand in solidarity with workers everywhere, knowing that when we lift each other up, we all rise together. The strength of our union lies in our unity, and together, there is no challenge we cannot meet.

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04/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night’s board meeting in support of our paraprofessionals. Your presence, your voices, and your continued advocacy truly made an impact.

A special thank you to Jaclyn Finnigan (LEHTEA), Kevin Bliem (Brick), Lisa Mitchell (ESPAN/Manchester), Barbara Rheult (Atlantic County President), Susan Morgan (Ocean County President), Marybeth Beichert (NJEA), and Ebony Rivera for standing with us and showing your support.

Our paraprofessionals play an essential role in supporting students every single day, and it means so much to see our community stand behind them. We appreciate your time, your energy, and your commitment to doing what’s right for our schools.

Together, we are stronger. 💙

04/24/2026

Another strong show of support for our Little Egg Harbor members at this Tuesday’s board meeting! A special thank you to Steve Beatty for joining us and standing alongside our community.