Candidates in Maine Education Association 2018 Officer Elections Grace Leavitt - Candidate for MEA President It has been my privilege to serve MEA members for the past 19 years—as District J Director, as NEA Director, and as your Vice President. I have worked hard to keep the MEA moving forward even in challenging times, and I promise to continue doing so. With over 43 years of teaching experience—from the elementary level through to the adult level—and many years as a leader in various positions, I am confident that I can represent you, the diverse and dedicated members of the MEA, in your many important roles. And I will strive to make your
working conditions and our students' learning conditions the best they can be. My passion for public education is deep; my commitment is endless. The work I do with colleagues and students as well as the support of my family constantly renew my energy to work for positive change. As MEA President, I will do all I can to keep our Association growing ever stronger, to raise our collective voice loud and clear, to support members, and to ensure that every Maine student has the great public education each and every one of them deserves. I would appreciate your support!
Jill Watson - Candidate for MEA Vice President I have been a special education teacher at the high school level for 17 years. I currently teach at Maranacook Community High School where I have been since 2002. I live in Manchester with two very “special” cats, Bella & Annie. I have been a member of the MEA/NEA for 17 years and have served as the District F Board of Director for the past six years. I currently serve on the following committees: IPD, the Organizing Committee, President’s Cabinet, MEABT
2018 MEA Election Results
MEA Board of Directors: District E - Ken Williams for a 3-year term; District F - Janice Murphy for a 3-year term; District G - Maryann White for a 1-year term; District I - Samantha Garnett Sias for a 3-year term; District L - Janet Kuech for a 2-year term. District M – Donna Longley District O – no candidate NEA Representative Assembly District Delegates District 20 - Donna Longley District 21 - Rebecca Manchester District 22 - James Ford District 23 - Bob McCully District 24 - Phyllis Hunter District 25 – no candidate 32
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Trustee, Exec Director Evaluation Committee and Audit Committee. I also serve as the PAC Treasurer for Citizens Who Support Maine’s Public Schools. Within my local association, I currently serve as President and have served as VP, Treasurer, Grievance Chair, Negotiations Team Chair and local delegate to the MEA-RA. I have also served as NEA-RA delegate for multiple years. In addition, I have held numerous leadership roles within my school district, which include leadership team, master advisor, new teacher mentor and teacher evaluation steering committee. It will be an honor to serve as your MEA Vice President and remember that your voice matters! I ask for your support so that I can continue to be your voice at MEA. District 26 - Jill Watson District 27 - Jesse Hargrove District 28 - Gerry French District 29 - Bo Zabierek District 30 – no candidate District 31 - Jennifer Perry and alternate Dina Goodwin MEA-Retired Delegates to the NEA RA Delegates: Tom Curran, Larry Given, Sally Martin, Claudette O’Connell MEA-Retired Delegates to the MEA RA Delegates: Paul Bouchard, Jane Conroy, Claudette O’Connell Student Delegate to the MEA RA and NEA RA Delegate: Carson Hope
