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Oregon Substitute Teachers Association
Mini-Newsletter Summer 2008
www.ostasubs.org
DEAR OREGON SUBSTITUTE TEACHER,
Welcome to your professional association! We hope you had a good, restful summer and are ready to
take on the joys and responsibilities of classroom teaching as a substitute teacher. This profession has its
special challenges. OSTA is your lifeline to help and advice specifically related to substitute teaching.
Our Fall Conference October 18 at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville will
include a tour of the museum and lessons you can take to your classrooms. See conference details below.
OREGON DAILY MINIMUM SALARY FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS in 2008--2009 is $150.16.
Mary Kolousek Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year 2008
Mary Kolousek was selected for her outstanding work in the Gaston School
District and was recognized January 17 during the School Board meeting.
Kolousek is a natural as a Spanish or math substitute. She earned a bachelor of
arts degree in Spanish and mathematics from Texas Tech University and got her
teaching credentials from Portland State University.
"I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, so subbing really suited me," "I got my
teaching credentials after volunteering in my kids' classes and finding I really
loved being in class. Kolousek's secrets to being the best sub in the state include
making a seating chart as soon as possible, to learn students' names quickly.
"Calling kids by name makes a world of difference, in my class and having them
respond to me in a positive way" she explained.
Other finalists for Teacher of the Year were Roy Hart, of Corvallis; Barbara
Bannister, of Woodburn; Robert Guenther, of Silverton; and Mary Johnson, of
Forest Grove.
OSTA FALL CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 20, 2007
McMinnville High School Library
615 East 15th St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
8:15 Coffee and Registration,
8:45 Welcome
9:15 “Hands-on Computer Help for Substitutes” Ten Things a Sub Should Know
Cathy Navarra. Computer Specialist, Duniway Middle School, McMinnville
10:20 “Surfing OSTA’s Website” Robert Blank, Webmaster
10:30 Break
10:45 OSTA Business Meeting—Election of Officers—Annual Reports—Concerns
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year Presentation
1:15 “Left Brain—Right Brain: How We Learn” Dr. L. Foltz
Professor of Cultural Anthropology—Warner Pacific College and Harvard lecturer
2:30-3:00 Door Prizes and Adjournment
See Membership and Conference Form, Page Two
DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE
From Portland, travel south on 99W into McMinnville, turn left on Ford St. (four-way light),
Turn left on 15th St.
From Salem, travel west from Salem on Salem-Dayton Hwy 221 to McMinnville. Turn left on Hwy 18, veer .
right to Three Mile Lane into town (becomes Third St). Turn right on Ford St. and right on 15th.
From Corvallis, travel north on 99W to McMinnville. Veer right into town. 99W becomes Baker St.
Turn right on 12th St., left on Ford, and right on 15th.
From the Coast, travel east on Hwy 18 to McMinnville. Veer left into town. You are now on 99W,
which becomes Baker. Continue with Corvallis directions above.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION about the use of computers with students? Call or send it in to Sally Sue Cellers, and
your question will be answered at the conference. (503) 472-5867 mscremedy@comcast.net
PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE: www.ostasubs.org for complete information about the fall conference and benefits
of membership. Save this website in your “favorites.” Members will find access to brochures on PERS retirement,
Certification, and How to Increase Your Demand; information for ordering OSTA pins and name badges, as well as links
to lesson plans, substitute teacher chat room, National Substitute Teacher Alliance, and more.
MEMBERSHIP AND CONFERENCE FORM
Copy and send by October 15 to Joyce Gifford, OSTA Treasurer
PO Box 2003, Oregon City, OR 97045
Name: _________________________________________Telephone: ________________________
Address: __________________________________City: ____________________ Zip: __________
E-mail ______________________________Teaching Level/Subject: ______________________
School District/ESD: ______________________________________________________________
_____ I enclose $20 for the conference (Members only)
_____ I plan to attend and will pay $25.00 at the door (Members only)
_____ I enclose $35 for the conference (Non-members)
_____ I plan to attend and will pay $40.00 at the door (Non-members)
Lunch and museum tour is included in the conference fee, which becomes
non-refundable one week prior to the conference.
_____ I enclose OSTA membership dues for 2007-2008
Renewal $20 _____ First-time member $5 _____
_____ I wish to receive OSTA communications by ____email ___regular mail.
Oregon Substitute Teachers Association
Officer Nominees 2007-2008
Robert Blank, President (503) 408-0689 robblank@spiritone.com
11375 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97220
Yvonne Christensen, Vice President (503) 631-2567 vonc1211osta@aol.com
16802 S. Redland Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
Elizabeth LaRocque, Secretary (541) 996-3723 lizlarocque@peoplepc.com
1751 NW 37th, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Joyce Gifford, Treasurer 503-723-3456 joyce@smallflags.com
PO Box 2003, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phyllis Kirkwood, Past President, Beaverton (503) 848-7679 phykirk@earthlink.net
2217 SW 200th Court, Beaverton, OR 97006
Sally Sue Cellers, Substitute Teacher of the Year Chair
1221 E Fifth St., McMinnville, OR 97128 (503) 472-5867 mscremedy@comcast.net
Robert Blank, Webmaster (503) 408-0689 robblank@spiritone.com
11375 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97220
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