AFPENC NEWS

We had so much fun in Asheville on September 27th, where AFPENC, Read 2 Succeed, First Book, and AFT teamed up to give over 30,000 books to educators, students, and families in Buncombe county. We are so honored by the community support and turnout of this event, hosted 2 years to the day after Hurricane Helene devastated Western NC. Thank you to all who participated and volunteered for this wonderful event!

Members and teachers got together in Charlotte on September 11th for a social event! Keep an eye out for an AFPENC event near you for food and drinks. No pressure, no speeches, just good company and conversations.

On Tuesday, June 16th, AFPENC members Kelly Van Horn (speaker) and Jennilee Lloyd (3rd from right) attended Rep. Amanda Cook's (right) press conference on HB 1130, which would raise starting teacher pay to $60,000 annually. Rep. Cook, representing District 60 (Guilford County), co-sponsored the bill with AFPENC member Rep. Rodney Pierce, and was joined on the stage by Rep. Julia Greenfield (2nd from right) and Rep. Maria Cervania (2nd from left). We extend our gratitude to Re