Pennsylvania State Education Association
Rich Askey began their work experience in 1981 as a Music Teacher in the East Windsor Regional School District. From there, they became a Teacher in the Harrisburg School District in 1984 and held that role for 31 years until 2015. In the same year, they also became the Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Additionally, they served as the Director of Education for Theatre Harrisburg from 1993 to 2000.
Rich Askey attended Westminster Choir College from 1977 to 1980, earning a Bachelor of Music Education degree with a focus on Voice/Piano. Rich also obtained a Bachelor of Music degree with a specialization in Music Teacher Education during their time at Westminster Choir College.
Pennsylvania State Education Association
PSEA represents the labor, policy, and professional interests of 178,000 public school teachers and education support professionals, staff in state higher education institutions, nurses in health care facilities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers. PSEA bargains compensation and benefits for members, protects their rights, and advocates for their professions. We are a strong voice for public education and working families in Pennsylvania. PSEA members share a common purpose, vision, values and goals. We advocate for public education, children, and our members’ professions, whether they are teachers, maintenance employees, nurses, retirees, custodians, secretaries, classroom aides, school psychologists or librarians. Members are PSEA. Members form a strong community of dedicated, caring professionals who support each other at the bargaining table, in the work place and in our communities. Members decide PSEA policy and direction.