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2024 IEA Summer Institute
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The theme for this year’s IEA Summer Institute is "Adventure Awaits!" You can expect excitement and opportunities for growth and exploration as you learn, network with colleagues and reconnect with friends. This event will take place in-person at Lewis - Clark State College in Lewiston from July 24th to 27th, 2024. For those unable to attend physically, there will be online strands available on July 24th and 25th.

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Alicia B. Purdy

IEA Board, GR/PACE, CTL
Special Education Teacher
Caldwell, Idaho
I have been a high school special education teacher for over a decade in the Vallivue School District and am an avid union activist. I sit on the IEA Board of Directors, IEA budget and awards committees, and GR/PACE committee. I am a trainer for the Center for Teaching and Learning, local union president, regional president, and Western Regional Chair for the NEA REC. In my local, I have been a building rep, targeted local, strategic planning, negotiations team, and Back-to-School fair committee.  I enjoy attending IEA Delegate Assembly and NEA Representative Assembly to share our collective voice.  In my free time (is there such a thing??) I enjoy adventuring, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Most of the time, I can be found delving into state-level politics and advocating for the schools we all deserve.