Student Washington Education Association (SWEA)
SWEA Overview
We help increase your teaching opportunities:
SWEA is an organization for any WSU undergraduate student interested in education, whether it be elementary or secondary education. Anyone in the College of Education is welcome to join, and we encourage non-members to participate in our many events and fundraisers.
SWEA is the student version of the state teachers’ union (Washington Education Association or WEA). We provide professional development, networking, and support to all future teachers on campus.
SWEA is a really great place to meet other students who have a passion for teaching and learning. Plus, it looks good on a resume!
Our popular yearly events are
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Family Night/ DR. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
- Holiday story time
- Guest speakers
- Center for Civic Engagement service projects
- Washington Education Association’s Representative Assembly
SWEA strives to provide
- Community service opportunities
- Professional development seminars, such as edTPA, National Board Certification, advice from first-year teachers, etc.)
- Networking
- Political involvement in the Washington Education Association
Meet Our Leaders
Our leaders are students who have volunteered to step up and serve their fellow students in order for all to have meaningful experiences. Meet the leaders
“I appreciate SWEA because this club and the people in it have given me the opportunity to grow and learn from other teachers from similar areas and have helped me develop an idea for my own classroom.” —Josie Cervantes
“I appreciate SWEA because I’m in a group with people who have the same goals as me and it is nice to discuss the things we’re going through as we pursue our degree. I am also appreciative of being able to learn more about what to expect when becoming a teacher and hearing other people’s experiences :)” —Adrienne Lujan
“I appreciate SWEA because it gives me a group of future educators who are going through similar experiences I am. I love getting to see the diverse perspectives our group has and getting the chance to take their ideas and experiences to make my teaching skills better in the future.” —Paige Wagner