John Vincent Wagner

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…

Heather Mathews

Position running for: Secretary-Treasurer Job title: Special Education Teacher Local name: Dakota County United Educators (DCUE) Email: hmathews4edmnst@gmail.com Campaign links: I hope I can earn your support for the position of EDMN Secretary/Treasurer. I respectfully ask for your vote and confidence. As a dedicated special education teacher and local union leader, I have been actively…

Governing Board filing form

The filing deadline is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 13, 2024. This is a three-year term that begins on July 1, 2025. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within seven days after submitting, inquire by email to elections.committee@edmn.org. Note: Education Minnesota includes an insert of all candidates in the Minnesota Educator published prior to the…

Marty Fridgen

Position running for: Vice President Job title: Music specialist serving as United Teachers of South Washington County President Local name: United Teachers of South Washington County Email: fridgen.marty@gmail.com Statement:I am Marty Fridgen, candidate for vice president. My involvement in unions started at a young age. My mom was a teacher, and my dad was a…

NEA RA state-credentialed student delegate filing form

Filing deadline is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within seven days after submitting, inquire by email to elections.committee@edmn.org. Note: Education Minnesota includes an insert of all candidates in the Minnesota Educator published prior to the election in April and in a Voter Guide distributed at the Representative…

NEA RA state-credentialed delegate filing form

Filing deadline is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 14, 2024. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within seven days after submitting, inquire by email to elections.committee@edmn.org. Candidates may submit a photo and statement for inclusion in local voter guides and the Education Minnesota website. The photo and statement must be submitted using the online submission…

NEA Director filing form

Filing deadline is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 13, 2024. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within seven days after submitting, inquire by email to elections.committee@edmn.org. Note: Education Minnesota includes an insert of all Officer and NEA Director candidates in the Minnesota Educator published prior to the election in April and in a Voter Guide…

Officer filing form

Filing deadline is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 13, 2024. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within seven days after submitting, inquire by email to elections.committee@edmn.org. Note: Education Minnesota includes an insert of all Officer and NEA Director candidates in the Minnesota Educator published prior to the election in April and in a Voter Guide…