Shantella Barnes
Position running for: NEA Director (Position 3)
Job title: Educational Support Professional
Local name: St. Paul Local 28
Email: barnesshantella@gmail.com
Social Media account(s): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3EPE5y_HsUhS2w0Ew2gZ7Ji7vun8g0pX0X0paxnSugTWkow/viewform
Statement:
As NEA director, I will
- Advocate for students, licensed, non-licensed, and aspiring educators
- Champion equitable compensation (including student teaching), and a fair pension for all constituency groups.
- Bring the unique ESP perspective to the table
- Fight for racial and social justice in public education
Testimonial:
Thank you for reading this letter. In regard to Shantella Barnes and her leadership in education, I support her campaign for the position of NEA Director for Minnesota. Throughout the time that I have worked with Ms. Barnes, she has led with positivity, integrity, and a manner of trustworthiness that is uncanny. Including Ms. Barnes on our NEA team will greatly enhance your organization and push forward the educational needs of our students.
Stay Liquid,
Matthew Barron
