Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:05:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2543717 en-us © 2026 REA Union Voices yes 3ab64f04-8e20-5020-83d0-68150e8cc6d2 krista.calvin@washingtonea.org Krista episodic false REA Union Voices is geared toward Richland Education Association members, so they can find out more about REA, WEA, and NEA, as well as the REA-RSD Certificated Contract. Through funny stories and anecdotes, listeners will hear from real Union leaders, so they can use their contract and Association resources to advocate for the best possible wages, hours, and working conditions. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Krista krista.calvin@washingtonea.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/k7tmxwpjb29agprew9k7mfkrgzd4?.jpg Episode 25: Article 7:Instruction—Part 2 Krista and Jeri delve into class sizes, combo classes, and overload as they continue to discuss the provisions found in Article 7 of the Contract. 

]]> Krista and Jeri delve into class sizes, combo classes, and overload as they continue to discuss the provisions found in Article 7 of the Contract. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-19073361 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1380 1 25 full false Episode 24: Article 7: Instruction—part 1 Krista and Jeri begin what will most likely be a multiple episode series on the article that governs most of the work we do—instruction! Work day, conferences, and facilities are discussed in this first part of the series. 

]]> Krista and Jeri begin what will most likely be a multiple episode series on the article that governs most of the work we do—instruction! Work day, conferences, and facilities are discussed in this first part of the series. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-19034176 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1424 1 24 full false Episode 23: Spring Break and WEA RA Update No Jeri this week, Krista made an executive decision to just record on her own. You can find out why by listening to the episode. 

]]> No Jeri this week, Krista made an executive decision to just record on her own. You can find out why by listening to the episode. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-19011091 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 528 1 23 full false Episode 22: Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy Krista and Jeri continue the conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with emphasis on itinerants. 

]]> Krista and Jeri continue the conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with emphasis on itinerants. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18914728 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1821 1 21 full false Episode 21: Article 6–Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy Part 3 Krista and Jeri continue their conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with a focus on administrative transfer. That is when your principal tells you that you have to move to a different school. 

]]> Krista and Jeri continue their conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with a focus on administrative transfer. That is when your principal tells you that you have to move to a different school. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18878027 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1267 1 21 full false Episode 20: Article 6–Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy Part 2 This week, Krista and Jeri continue the conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with an emphasis on administrative reassignment. 

]]> This week, Krista and Jeri continue the conversation on assignment, transfer, and vacancy with an emphasis on administrative reassignment. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18844286 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 938 1 20 full false Episode 19; Article 6: Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy Part 1 Krista and Jeri begin a conversation about Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy as it relates to the REA Contract. Specific emphasis is on what it looks like when there really is a vacancy and it all goes as planned. 

]]> Krista and Jeri begin a conversation about Assignment, Transfer, and Vacancy as it relates to the REA Contract. Specific emphasis is on what it looks like when there really is a vacancy and it all goes as planned. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18802774 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 1284 1 19 full false Episode 18: Article 5: Evaluation and Probation (TPEP) Part 4 Jeri is away this week, so Krista sat down with REA Recorder, Becky Petersen, to talk about TPEP. Becky provided her tips and advice for how to survive your TPEP evaluation. Becky also talks more about how she got involved in Union work! 

]]> Jeri is away this week, so Krista sat down with REA Recorder, Becky Petersen, to talk about TPEP. Becky provided her tips and advice for how to survive your TPEP evaluation. Becky also talks more about how she got involved in Union work! 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18763745 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0800 1052 1 18 full false Episode 17: Article 5-Evaluation and Probation: TPEP This week, Krista and Jeri tackle a scary subject, probation. The good news is that there are laws in place, as well as contract language to support you through the process if you are ever faced with being put on probation. Your Union is here to help!

]]> This week, Krista and Jeri tackle a scary subject, probation. The good news is that there are laws in place, as well as contract language to support you through the process if you are ever faced with being put on probation. Your Union is here to help!

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18719404 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1341 1 17 full false Episode 16: Article 5 Evaluation and Probation: TPEP Part 2 This week, Krista and Jeri continue to delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

]]> This week, Krista and Jeri continue to delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18640554 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1821 1 16 full false Episode 15: Article 5-Evaluation and Probation: TPEP Part 1 This week, Krista and Jeri delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

]]> This week, Krista and Jeri delve into the world of Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). If you are a classroom teacher at a public school in Washington, you are on TPEP and should give this a listen. Here is a link to the OSPI website for the TPEP Frequently Asked Questions: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/educator-support/teacherprincipal-evaluation-program/policy-and-resources/tpep-frequently-asked-questions. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18640522 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1703 1 15 full false Episode 14: Article 4 Evaluation and Probation Non-TPEP-Part 4 Krista and Jeri finish Article 4 with a delightful conversation about probation. The good news is if you are listening to this after February 1st and you have not received written notification that you are being put on probation, you are good to go. However, you should still do your best to show your administrator that you are an accomplished and highly capable educator by continuing with the evaluation process in a positive and productive manner

]]> Krista and Jeri finish Article 4 with a delightful conversation about probation. The good news is if you are listening to this after February 1st and you have not received written notification that you are being put on probation, you are good to go. However, you should still do your best to show your administrator that you are an accomplished and highly capable educator by continuing with the evaluation process in a positive and productive manner

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18596912 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1247 1 14 full false Episode 13: Article 4 Evaluation and Probation Non-TPEP Part 3 Jeri was unable to record this week, so Krista talks with special guest, ESA School Nurse and Itinerant REA Executive Board member, Danielle Harvey. Danielle shares why she got involved in the Union, as well as her passion for government and politics. Since Danielle is a non-TPEP employee, she also provided tips and tricks for surging your non-TPEP evaluation.

]]> Jeri was unable to record this week, so Krista talks with special guest, ESA School Nurse and Itinerant REA Executive Board member, Danielle Harvey. Danielle shares why she got involved in the Union, as well as her passion for government and politics. Since Danielle is a non-TPEP employee, she also provided tips and tricks for surging your non-TPEP evaluation.

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18567991 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1248 1 13 full false Episode 12: Article 4-Evaluation and Probation Non-TPEP Krista and Jeri continue to explain the evaluation process for certificated employees other than teachers. In addition to listening, you may want to read Article IV which starts on page 18 of the REA-RSD Contract.

]]> Krista and Jeri continue to explain the evaluation process for certificated employees other than teachers. In addition to listening, you may want to read Article IV which starts on page 18 of the REA-RSD Contract.

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18520442 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1251 1 12 full false Episode 11: Article 4-Evaluation and Probation Non-TPEP Krista and Jeri do their best to help members not on TPEP understand the different evaluation formats. For two teachers on TPEP, they muddle through the best they can. 

]]> Krista and Jeri do their best to help members not on TPEP understand the different evaluation formats. For two teachers on TPEP, they muddle through the best they can. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18477542 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1270 1 11 full false Episode 10: Article III-Personnel Part 4 Krista and Jeri round out Article III by letting members know about liability insurance that may be available if personal items get damaged. They also discuss what to do if you are threatened while carrying out your duties as a certificated educator. Here’s a hint. Let your administrator know immediately and make sure you are included in the plan to keep you safe. 

]]> Krista and Jeri round out Article III by letting members know about liability insurance that may be available if personal items get damaged. They also discuss what to do if you are threatened while carrying out your duties as a certificated educator. Here’s a hint. Let your administrator know immediately and make sure you are included in the plan to keep you safe. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18384172 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 1142 1 10 full false Episode 9: A Very Special Episode with REA Lead Bargainer, Sara Flores-Anderson Krista and Jeri are joined by REA Lead Bargainer, Sara Flores-Anderson. Sara’s union origin story is fascinating and educational. Makes sense, considering we are all teachers. One correction, though, the Triangle Fire that is referred to happened in 1911. Here is a link if you want more information: https://aflcio.org/about/history/labor-history-events/triangle-shirtwaist-fire

]]> Krista and Jeri are joined by REA Lead Bargainer, Sara Flores-Anderson. Sara’s union origin story is fascinating and educational. Makes sense, considering we are all teachers. One correction, though, the Triangle Fire that is referred to happened in 1911. Here is a link if you want more information: https://aflcio.org/about/history/labor-history-events/triangle-shirtwaist-fire

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18347006 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1191 1 9 full false Episode 8: Article 3-Personnel, Part 3 Krista and Jeri talk about a four-letter word, GRIEVANCE! All right, we know that grievance has nine letters, but it is often a word that provokes fear in members and administrators. It doesn’t need to, though, it’s just a formal way to solve a contractual issue. Listen to find out what a grievance really is and the process we follow when filing one. 

]]> Krista and Jeri talk about a four-letter word, GRIEVANCE! All right, we know that grievance has nine letters, but it is often a word that provokes fear in members and administrators. It doesn’t need to, though, it’s just a formal way to solve a contractual issue. Listen to find out what a grievance really is and the process we follow when filing one. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18313282 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1134 1 8 full false Episode 7: Article III—Personnel Part 2 Krista and Jeri continue their conversation about due process. Even though they try to eliminate member fears about this, they may cause more anxiety. Regardless of what they say, they were trying to convey that the practice is contractual and just because you are being investigated doesn’t mean you are guilty and it doesn’t mean you will be fired. Also, they discuss freedom! freedom! Academic freedom. 

]]> Krista and Jeri continue their conversation about due process. Even though they try to eliminate member fears about this, they may cause more anxiety. Regardless of what they say, they were trying to convey that the practice is contractual and just because you are being investigated doesn’t mean you are guilty and it doesn’t mean you will be fired. Also, they discuss freedom! freedom! Academic freedom. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18229061 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1400 1 7 full false Episode 6: A Special Thanksgiving Episode Krista and Jeri wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and share the importance of being able to bargain cool benefits like getting to leave early before a holiday!  

]]> Krista and Jeri wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and share the importance of being able to bargain cool benefits like getting to leave early before a holiday!  

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18228128 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 542 1 6 full false Episode 5: Article 3-Personnel Part 1 In this episode, Krista and Jeri share information about personal freedom, harassment, and due process. If you don’t know what Weingarten means you definitely need to listen. Even if you do know, you should give this episode a listen any way. Have Krista or Jeri ever been investigated? Well now you can find out. 

]]> In this episode, Krista and Jeri share information about personal freedom, harassment, and due process. If you don’t know what Weingarten means you definitely need to listen. Even if you do know, you should give this episode a listen any way. Have Krista or Jeri ever been investigated? Well now you can find out. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18193650 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1194 1 5 full false Episode 4:Article 2–Business Krista and Jeri are joined by a special guest, Emily, the REA Office Manager. The three of them share with you information about dues deduction, use of facilities, pay warrants and more. It’s exciting stuff!

]]> Krista and Jeri are joined by a special guest, Emily, the REA Office Manager. The three of them share with you information about dues deduction, use of facilities, pay warrants and more. It’s exciting stuff!

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18147060 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0800 1150 1 4 full false Episode 3: Article I-Administration Krista and Jeri explain how to read and refer to the Contract. They also explain provisions in the first article. If you don’t want to get in trouble for direct dealing, you should give this a listen. 

]]> Krista and Jeri explain how to read and refer to the Contract. They also explain provisions in the first article. If you don’t want to get in trouble for direct dealing, you should give this a listen. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18107795 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1020 full false Episode 2: Union Organizational Structure Krista and Jeri realized that they said a whole lot of stuff in the first episode that people who are not highly involved in the Union might not understand. In this episode they explain how the Union is organized from the local to the National level. 

]]> Krista and Jeri realized that they said a whole lot of stuff in the first episode that people who are not highly involved in the Union might not understand. In this episode they explain how the Union is organized from the local to the National level. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18060810 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700 986 1 2 full false Episode 1: Welcome to REA Union Voices Get to know your hosts, Krista and Jeri, the President and Vice President, of the Richland Education Association, REA. They will share how they got involved with the Union and what they hope to accomplish with this podcast. 

]]> Get to know your hosts, Krista and Jeri, the President and Vice President, of the Richland Education Association, REA. They will share how they got involved with the Union and what they hope to accomplish with this podcast. 

]]> Krista Buzzsprout-18025203 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0700 998 1 1 full false