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Who We Are
Who We Are
We are a local, member-driven affiliate of the Tennessee Education Association and National Education Association. We primarily represent the employees of Hamilton County Public Schools, including: teachers, librarians, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, substitutes, and administrators, as well as central office staff and other groups.
Educators That Stand Together
Educators That Stand Together
We are united to provide our teachers with what they need, so that they can provide out students with the best quality education.
A Community That Supports and Uplifts
A Community That Supports and Uplifts
We are proud to include among our membership all categories of education support professionals: education assistants and paraprofessionals, and school secretaries.
About HCEA
About HCEA
We are the only local organization made up entirely of educators who advocate on behalf of other educators. We are a completely democratic institution. Our officers and board members are elected by our membership and our work is directed by our representative assembly which is made up of our Association Representatives ("Building Reps"), who meet monthly to deliberate actions.
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Who does HCEA serve?
We primarily serve non-supervisory certificated employees, per state law, as they are the only group that we can conference for at the PECCA table.
However, anyone who receives a paycheck directly from HCEA can join as a member and be eligible for all benefits.
How can I get help from HCEA?
How can I get help from HCEA?
Contact your building association representative.
If you don't have a representative in your building or still need assistance, contact our President, Jeanette Omarkhail, by emailing president@hceaeducators.org
Contact our office directly at 423-485-9535 or email office@hceaeducators.org
Is HCEA just for those who get in trouble?
Is HCEA just for those who get in trouble?
No. While we provide legal support for our members, our primary focus is to empower and amplify the collective voice of professional educators to fight for public education, our profession, our students, and our communities.
Can I get legal representation for something that happened before I joined?
Can I get legal representation for something that happened before I joined?
No. Just like you can't buy car insurance after you have an accident, you must be a member for 30 days in order to qualify for legal representation from our attorneys. However, you are still entitled to support and assistance from our UniServ staff, HCEA officers, and Association Representatives once you join. We also provide a discounted attorney referral program that members can use for incidents that happen before joining or during the first 30 days.
Do you supply individual support to non members?
Do you supply individual support to non members?
While our organizing work involves members and non-members alike, we are only able to provide individual support and advocacy to our members.
What options do I have for paying membership dues?
What options do I have for paying membership dues?
Membership dues can be paid by check, savings, or credit card. Memberships are renewed in 10-month increments. If you use your checking or savings account, your payment will come out on your payday from September 12 - June 5. Credit Card payments will be charged on the end of the month, September - May.
Do I have to pay additional dues for Tennessee Education Association (TEA) and National Education Association (NEA)?
Do I have to pay additional dues for Tennessee Education Association (TEA) and National Education Association (NEA)?
No. The dues you pay to HCEA include membership to the Local (HCEA), State (TEA), and National (NEA) Affiliates.
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