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Education Minnesota has a need for a temporary staff attorney from February until May of 2026.
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Education Minnesota has a need for a temporary staff attorney from February until May of 2026.
Under the direction of the Director of Field Services, a Field Staff will support union leaders and members to build and maintain strong locals and a strong union. A Field Staff works with locals to develop and implement programs and activities related to membership growth, collective bargaining, member rights, organizing, professional issues, racial equity and social justice, political action, and community partnerships.
Position running for: Governing Board At-Large Election Zone 4 Job title: Special Education Coordinator Local name: Education Minnesota – Willmar Email: dtkeaglelake@charter.net Statement: I am running for reelection to the Education Minnesota Governing Board, where I have proudly served since 2021 representing Zone 4, which includes many diverse regions in our union. My work is…
Position running for: NEA Director (Position 3)Job title: Educational Support ProfessionalLocal name: St. Paul Local 28Email: barnesshantella@gmail.com Social Media account(s): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3EPE5y_HsUhS2w0Ew2gZ7Ji7vun8g0pX0X0paxnSugTWkow/viewform Statement: As NEA director, I will 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…
Katie Lillis
Fergus Falls Education Association #7087
Position running for: NEA Director (Position 3) Job title: Teacher Local name: Rochester Education Association #7225 Email: chiefquartermaster@gmail.com Statement: If elected to serve as your NEA Director, I commit to the following five principles. 1) Member advocacy, 2) Speaking with one voice for Minnesota educators, 3) Honoring the teaching profession, 4) Supporting ESPs – one…
Jim Olson
Duluth Federation of Teachers #692
Melissa Buckley
Osseo 1212
Stacey Vanderport
MVEA 7180