Congratulations to Lawanna Salmon on being named one of the 2023 Unsung Heroes of MSTA (Missouri State Teachers Association)! She will be featured in an upcoming issue of School and Community Magazine.
Name: Lawanna Salmon
School district: Lakeland R-III School District
Grade level/subject: Bookkeeper
Years in education: 25 years
Roles in MSTA: My job is to take care of our Faculty and Staff while working to keep all running smoothly. This makes my role in MSTA to make sure all my Faculty and Staff are members so they get the benefits of MSTA as teachers and staff of the school district.
Why did you get involved with MSTA? I got involved in MSTA because of the benefits that they offer their members. Now as our society is changing, I continue to be involved to ensure that our Faculty and Staff get the resources and benefits they deserve that MSTA offers.
What has been a recent win for you? A recent win is that I think I have our entire Faculty and Staff as MSTA members.
What is one of your goals for 2024? Continue to be involved in MSTA and make sure our Faculty and Staff are taken care of and know the importance of their membership.