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  • Tammy Knapper 2026 candidate page

    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…

  • Shantella Barnes 2026 candidate page

    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…

  • John Vincent (Vince) Wagner 2026 candidate page

    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…