Elections

Position running for: Vice PresidentJob title: President, United Teachers of South Washington County; Music TeacherLocal name: United Teachers of South Washington CountyEmail: fridgen.marty@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement Who am I? I am Marty Fridgen, a 27-year educator in the areas of student support and music, PreK-12. I’ve worked in rural and metro districts. Currently, I’m the…

Position running for: NEA Director (Position 2)Job title: Special Education & Social Studies TeacherLocal name: St. Louis CountyEmail: adonais323@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement I am a proud social studies and special education teacher of over a decade at Northeast Range High School in the St. Louis County School District, deep in the heart of Minnesota’s Iron…

Position running for: Vice PresidentJob title: Special Education ParaprofessionalLocal name: Bloomington Federation of Paraprofessionals #4399Email: wschwandt39@gmail.com Statement My name is William “Bill” Schwandt and I want to be your next vice president. As an ESP, the spouse of a teacher and having many friends who are educators, I have a broad and unique vision to…

Position running for: Secretary-TreasurerJob title: Business Education TeacherLocal name: St. Francis #1977Email: RyanFiereck@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement My name is Ryan Fiereck, and I’m asking for your vote for Secretary/Treasurer of Education Minnesota. I believe in the power of our union to advocate for our members, students, colleagues, and communities. I’m a Business Education teacher in…

All current Education Minnesota education support professionals who have been union members for three years as of Aug. 31 of the award year are eligible. Individuals can be nominated by anyone associated with Minnesota schools.

Position running for: Vice President Job title: Special Education TeacherLocal name: International Falls Local 331Email: paulpeterson103@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement: I am running for the position of Vice President of Education Minnesota with a very specific focus on core labor issues: pensions, pay, and health insurance. I will not have a focus, comment, or shared ideology…

Position running for: PresidentJob title: Education Minnesota Vice PresidentLocal name: Education Richfield #1204Email: monica4edmnpresident@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement: For over 25 years, I’ve proudly dedicated my career to education, first as a Home School Liaison and then as a teacher and district-wide elementary math coach in Richfield Public Schools. Throughout this journey, I’ve witnessed the profound…

Position running for: Secretary-TreasurerJob title: TreasurerLocal name: Dakota County United Educators (DCUE)Email: lars0019@yahoo.com Campaign links: * About me: Being married for (34) years to my wife has been an incredible journey. We have (3) wonderful children who have given me (2) grandchildren. Spending time with my family has always been a priority for me. When…

Position running for: NEA Director (Position 2) Job title: President, Rochester Education Association Local name: Rochester Education Association Email: chiefquartermaster@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement I have been actively involved in the Rochester Education Association for 21 years. I have served as a building representative, senior building representative, Metro Area Council representative, local Vice President, and currently…

Position running for: Secretary-TreasurerJob title: Special Education TeacherLocal name: Dakota County United Educators (DCUE)Email: hmathews4edmnst@gmail.com Campaign links: Statement I hope I can earn your support for the position of EDMN Secretary/Treasurer. I respectfully ask for your vote and confidence. I have been an elementary special education teacher in Apple Valley for 31 years. As a…