On December 6th, MCEA members and elected officials from across Maryland came together for our legislative reception, “Together for Tomorrow.” This annual tradition gives educators and policymakers a chance to discuss the most pressing issues facing our schools.
This year’s event featured keynote remarks from Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins and music from the Montgomery County Senior High School Honors Jazz Ensemble. Attendees also publicly showed their support for public education by making pledges on our “Pledge Wall.”

Left to Right: Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, MCEA Treasurer Kember Kane, and newly elected BoE Member Natalie Zimmerman

Left to Right: Delegate Aaron Kaufman and MCEA President David Stein

Guests chatting by the Pledge Wall

Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Senator Jeff Waldstreicher, and BoE Member Rita Montoya

Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins delivers her keynote address.

Clockwise from bottom: Delegate Wilkins, MCEA Treasurer Kane, MCPS Superintendent Taylor, and County Executive Elrich

Left to Right: MSEA President Paul Lemle, MCEA President David Stein, and Delegate Greg Wims

Former MCEA President Jane Stern and MCEA Member Betsy Perry

Everyone had a fantastic evening celebrating public education together.