Local student receives Iowa State Education Association Scholarship for Future Teachers

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L to R: Andrea Hopp, ISEA president Tammy Wawro

DES MOINES, IA (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- Andrea Hopp, a senior majoring in Elementary Education at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant received a Scholarship for Future Educators from the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Andrea is the daughter of Kelly Hackett an ISEA members from the Fort Madison Education Association in the Fort Madison Community School District.

The ISEA offers scholarships to helps sons or daughters of association members become teachers. Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours (or equivalent) or they must be considered a junior at the college or university in which they are enrolled.

"Andrea is an outstanding student and will be a tremendous addition to the teaching profession," said Tammy Wawro, president of the ISEA. Growing up with a teacher, it comes naturally to her. Andrea embodies the best of our profession in her enthusiasm, passion, and commitment; combined with her clear determination to succeed. We are delighted to be able to award her our Scholarship for Future Educators and hope it will help lighten her financial burden so she can continue to focus on her career," added Wawro.

The ISEA has offered the Scholarship for Future Educators for over 20 years. For more information go to isea.org

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The ISEA is a professional association made up of nearly 34,000 educators who are dedicated to supporting and protecting a quality public education for all Iowa students.