UTLA Elections

2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Early Education Center (EEC) Director

• Monserrat Hernandez

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• Brenda Brown

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  I am running for the position of Early Education Center (EEC) Director. I have been teaching Preschool for nearly 3 decades.I’m running for EEC Director to make a great impact on how Early Educators are viewed and respected.As current Director, I will continue to fight for new innovative measures for our teachers to move up the salary tables and provide better opportunities to prepare for retirement. I strongly believe EEC Teachers who are working hard to provide for their families and futures face significant barriers due to lack of access to obtaining Elementary Credentials.I will work to protect working conditions, and provide resources to allow Teachers to be more effective in serving our children and families.I defend and fight for our rights in health benefits and job security.Our EEC needs a Leader who will work hard for all.Let’s build and work together for respect, inclusion, and pay we deserve.

  

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2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Special Education

• Gilbert Gil

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• Deborah Schneider-Solis

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  Special Education work within LAUSD and UTLA is far from done. I am in a unique position to continue to serve UTLA, with my Special Education experience within the district and through state and national union work. With my strong advocacy for students with exceptional needs, I will continue to build capacity, as organizing and educating are the keys to success. I have worked to promote equal educational opportunities for students, as well as our members. I will continue to increase communication by sharing resources and my knowledge with members while continuing to meet with the district on a regular basis to address special education concerns. As an active member myself, I will continue to hold special educaiton meetings so that all can be heard and we can share ideas with one another. It is time that Special Education be on the forefront. To that end, I ask for your consideration for the UTLA Board of Directors - Special Education seat.

  

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2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Substitute Teachers

• David Riess

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  Hello,
  My name is DAVID RIESS and I have noticed over the years that our union is not addressing many of the needs/concerns/issues which mainly affect Subs, so I decided to “Step up to the plate” and run for Board of Directors representing Substitute Teachers. We pay good money every month for adequate representation and I’m going to make sure that happens to the fullest!

  I will fight for these (and other) issues:

  • We should be able to use our sick days even if we aren’t called for work.
  • Schools “forgetting” to enter you into the Payroll Timesheet.
  • Paychecks with missing days not listing all the dates worked.
  • Vacation Time granted after 100-days/year.
  • Guaranteed work for those who want it.

  Also, please vote for LEONARD SEGAL for “UTLA President” as he is ALSO A SUB! He’s one of us! He is determined to put SUB job & pay protections into CA state law!

  Visit UT4C.com to see our slate of other union candidates which are advocates to us Subs!!!
  Thank You,
  DAVID RIESS

  

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• Monique Lukens

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  Gab.com/MoniqueLukens - Joined UTLA shortly after arriving in L.A. in '05. Produced gmo-free, vegan sub teacher socials & online. Organized guest doctor & lawyer panels while volunteering as N2 Call Area Sub Chair & Vice; Communication Director for The Capably Disabled Committee - this year Chair. Holding Theatre MFA & Math & Communications BA, I worked in the arts while, in between, sub teaching. I'm aware of the need for schedule flexibility, yet if canceled within an hr., wish to ensure YOU obtain another assignment. Holding at least a Bachelor's degree, it's essential YOUR knowledge scope’s validated. Our position can make us vulnerable & I take a stand for YOU. Creating a body, who serves, as witnesses, during Inadequate Service Reports (on Zoom) is a good step. I believe racial & medical divisions were exploited & do not support this. YOU have the right to research & informed decisions. I believe God’s will is RESPECT 4 ALL. Voices 4 Change. Vote 4 Change. United Team 4 Change.

• Francisco Martinez

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  As your current Director, I have the experience, knowledge and everything needed to represent our members. Before being elected to the Board, I was a member and Chair of the Substitute Teachers Committee. Also, I was elected to the UTLA House of Representatives and I am part of the Substitutes Article XXX team. As your elected representative, I strongly spoke on Substitute issues. During the pandemic, I guaranteed work and pay for every Substitute, I expanded the Article XXX team so that the District will hear directly from our members. More importantly, I represented and absolved many of our members at Informal Conferences with Administrators. As your elected Board of Director, I am a member of the expanded bargaining team which allows me to advocate for Substitute issues directly at the bargaining table. I have an indisputable track record for defending our members at Informal Conferences. I strongly believe that I am the right person for the job.

  

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2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Bilingual Education

• Cheryl Ortega

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2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Adult Education

• Matthew Kogan

2022-2023 UTLA Board of Director – Health & Human Services

• Mallorie Evans

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