Quotes from Friends & Colleagues

Thousands of Utah teachers have been waiting years for a non-union organization to emerge to represent their interests as professional educators.  Finally, we have an option to the unions and their politics. The Utah Council of Educators is exactly what we’ve been waiting for.

Joyce
5th Grade Teacher, 21 years

It's nice to enjoy some decent insurance protection in the event I get falsely accused of something, but should this basic protection cost $50 each month?   I’ve struggled for years with the high cost of union dues, particularly after I learned where it all goes.

Deborah
1st Grade Teacher, 7 years

A true professional association has finally emerged to represent our interests as career educators.  This is a great time to be an educator and a historic time in Utah education.  Who would have ever guessed that teachers would have the option of professional representation over union membership?  I am happy to support the Utah Council of Educators in this important effort to support our students and teachers.

Donna
Special Education, 17 years

The Utah Council of Educators is exactly what Utah education needs. I’ve met with the leaders and have heard them speak about important issues.  Their passion for education is awesome, and now I know that I have a strong, hardworking team watching out for my interests as a professional teacher.

Paula
6th Grade, 5 years

The Utah Council of Educators is a welcome change in professional representation.  With its focus on kids and its collaborative approach with the legislature, I am encouraged about the future of public education.  UTCE's student-centered voice resonates well with me and all of the educators I know.

Tom
Counselor, 10 years

Classified employees have often been overlooked and our needs have been largely ignored....  I felt it was time for a change. UTCE recognizes the important contributions of good people who work behind the scenes in support of teachers and students.

Gwen
Secretary, 16 years