PSEA

My PSEA Login

|

Join PSEA

About PSEA

The Power of a Great Education

PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.

Who We Are

Why Belong

Mission, Vision, Values, & Goals

Benefits of Membership

Our Story

History

How to Join

Meet our Members

Regions & Local Associations

Meet Our Members

Social Studies teacher Seth Roper and his program SHINES (Support, Hope, Included, Non-Judgmental, Encouraging, Strength) - A grief and loss support group for students at the high school level who have lost a family member or friend.

Leadership

PSEA Officers

PSEA Board of Directors

Governance
Issues & Action

Donate to PACE today!

Stand up for your students, your profession, and the secure retirement you earned and paid for.

Action Center

Contact your Legislators

Voter Toolkit

Contribute to PSEA-PACE

ACE Program

PSEA Testimony

School Safety

PSEA is committed to making changes aimed at protecting everyone who works and learns in our schools.

Key Issues

Fundamental Facts

Government Policy Agenda

Top Legislative Priorities

ESP Substitutes Wanted

Substitutes Wanted

American Rescue Plan

School Funding

School Safety

Seniority

Federal Policy Issues

Other Education Policy Issues
News & Events

Read the latest issue of Voice

Cover story: Gov. Shapiro’s education budget proposal continues historic investments

Newsstand

Press Center

Learning Lessons

Publications

Voice Magazine

PSEA Podcast: Duty Free Lunch

PSEA Keeping Connected

Member Newsletters

Upcoming events

Find a list of PSEA's conferences and events for members.

Events

PSEA Calendar

House of Delegates

Conferences & Workshops

Black History Month

American Education Week

National Reading Month/Read Across America
For Members

Get Act 48 and Chapter 14 hours online

Visit the PSEA Online Learning Portal.

Member Resources

My PSEA

Why Belong

Salary & Wage Center

Student PSEA

Career Toolkit

Member Benefits

Member Rights

New & Early Career Educators

Minority Involvement

Legal Resources

Collective Bargaining

Awards & Grants

PSEA Wear

Direct Dues

Local Leader Tools

The 2023 Celebrating Excellence Awards

Meet the 2023 winners.

Professional Practice

PEARL and Center for Professional Learning

M. Ed. Partnership Program through PennWest U.

Educators Rising

Special & Gifted Education

Professional Publications Library

Your Profession

Educator Evaluation

Certification

Your Pension Benefits

Background Checks

Child Abuse Reporting

Dottie Schaffer: Little money left at end of month

Dottie Schaffer is an elementary academic and behavioral intervention specialist in the Steelton-Highspire School District, Dauphin County. Schaffer, who has been teaching for three years, is a single mother of two children and works a second job as a restaurant server to make ends meet.

“I don’t earn a lot, and I’m still paying off my college loans. After rent and utilities, I have very little left at the end of the month.’’

Like most teachers, Schaffer notes she also uses her own money for resources for her students and her classroom.

“I love being in the classroom with students but when the school day ends my work doesn’t. By the end of the week I’m exhausted.’’