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o CAROLYN'S Top 10 List CTA's Top (Dog)gett OF KEY LEARNINGS 10. Keep an open mind. There are almost always two sides stripped teachers of their voice and due process; enactment of the Quality Education Investment Act in 2006 to help schools of greatest need; and passing Prop. 30 last November, which increased funding for schools, averting drastic cuts in many districts. Doggett received accolades, kudos and thanks from delegates and visiting dignitaries during the June State Council meeting. She was cited for mentoring leaders, smashing the glass ceiling for women, and being dogged — or Doggett, rather — when it comes to defending public education. "All the decisions and recommendations I made had one simple filter: How is it going to impact our members so they can do their job with the kids they teach? Teaching is such an important job, and it's gotten increasingly harder. What teachers have to do now is thankless in so many ways. Yet they do it. So it's easy to fight for teachers, because they do such an incredible job." She plans to write a children's book, spend time with her grandchildren, go to some Giants games, and finally have time to watch her husband play softball in his senior league in the Bay Area. "I would also like to campaign for the first woman president someday soon," Doggett muses. "Politics will always be my passion." to an issue. 9. Listen, listen, listen. 8. Bad news doesn't improve with age — so it's always best to deal with issues as they arise. 7. Look for the best in people. 6. Flexibility is critical to moving forward. 5. Always keep your values and a sense a humor intact. 4. Passion is important. People can learn skills, but it is hard to teach them passion. 3. Integrity is critical. 2. Teams win, not individuals. We are all in this together. And the number one Key Learning… 1. Even when faced with seemingly impossible odds, it is important to take a deep breath and say, "This is doable. We can do this!" ...but who's protecting you? Your loved ones depend on you, but would you still be able to provide for them if a disability prevented you from working? Take steps to maintain their way of life and yours with CTA-endorsed Disability Insurance from The Standard. It helps safeguard against loss of income due to an illness or injury. Start protecting what's important to you at CTAMemberBenefits.org/TheStandard. For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions or limitations and the terms under which the policy may be continued in force, please contact Standard Insurance Company at 800-522-0406 (TTY). Standard Insurance Company, 1100 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 GP 190-LTD/S399/CTA.1 SI 16792-CTAvol June/July 2013 www.cta.org Educator 06 June 2013 v2.2.indd 21 21 6/15/13 9:24 AM