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10 ADVOCATE | SPRING 2019 Association Governance Election District G Estevan Carreon Previous positions held: NEA Director; NEA Resolutions Committee; AEA Resolutions Committee Co-chair; AEA Compliance & Review Chair; AEA Director; Glendale Union EA President; Professional Negotiations Chair. Current Positions: GUEA Executive Committee; GUEA Advocacy Co-chair; Special Education Teacher; Special Olympics Coach; Unitown & Anytown Director; National Honor Society Sponsor; proud parent. Election District H Melanie Cobos I serve as AEA Region 7 Director and Cartwright EA's Executive Board. I enjoy my many roles at the state and local level. I have given substantial consideration to the Representative role and cannot wait to contribute my 19+ years of leadership knowledge and experience. I appreciate your vote! Thanks! #REDforED Marisol Garcia It's with great excitement that I put my name in for consideration for the 2019 NEA-RA. Arizona policies, activism and our union are the focus of the national movement for educators' rights and student equity. I will be more than proud to continue to represent Arizona at this national event. Election District J Sara Mendoza I am requesting your vote to be the AEA Regional Delegate for District J, at the NEA-RA. I hold active leadership positions within my local as site representative and Dysart EA's executive board. I also serve on AEA's Ethnic Minority Leadership TF and am a member of the Ethnic Minority Caucus. Storm Gerlock My name is Storm Gerlock, I am a librarian in the Osborn School District and currently serve as Osborn EA's Co-President. The more I learn about AEA, the more my passion grows for this organization. It would be an honor to represent district J as your delegate. Election District K Brent Miracle No statement submitted. Dennis Michalski WE are the Association. As a regional delegate to the NEA- RA last year, it is clear that public education funding and the fair treatment of education personnel remain our top priorities. I ask for and appreciate your support to remain your voice at the NEA-RA in Houston, Texas in July. Election District K Kellee Wolfe No statement submitted. Election District L No candidate submitted. Election District M Emily Freed For the past 13 years I have had the honor of representing you at the AEA Delegate Assembly, the NEA Representative Assembly, and as an Association Representative. I want to continue working at all levels of our Association. Please help me by voting for Emily Freed! Thank you. Christy Sainz I would love the opportunity to represent our members at the NEA-RA this July. I have been an AEA/Tucson EA member for 18 years; serving on the EMC Task Force, current EMC Chair, Latino Outreach Cadre, and presently on the Tucson EA BOD. Thanks for your support. Dan Ireland I've worked hard to ensure educators are treated fairly, and retain high standards. I have advocated for members. I want to enhance our schools, by bringing professional development and tools to improve our practice, and protect our members by encouraging sound policy for our trade, our state, and nation. Jason Freed I am a teacher, a leader and an Association advocate. I have been elected TEA President, NEA Board Representative, and as a delegate to the AEA Delegate Assembly and NEA Representative Assembly for each of my 19 years in teaching. Again, please vote for Jason Freed as your regional delegate! Election District N Eboney McKinney Hello Region N! My name is Eboney McKinney and I am running for the Region N delegate position. I am the currently Region 12 director and President of Sierra Vista Classroom Teachers Association. It would be an honor to represent our region on the RA floor! Retired Nancy Putman I would like to represent AEA- Retired at the NEA Representative Assembly. I have been Membership Outreach Co-chair the past six years and actively involved in the association. My concerns will include Social Security, our public pension system and promoting quality public education. I would appreciate your vote. Janice Dwosh I would be honored to be your NEA-RA delegate. As an actively engaged member currently running for AEA-Retired Secretary I will support you on issues that affect AZ retirees and public education. Please support recent AEA retiree who promotes member advocacy, political action, and protecting pensions through AEA-Retired. Luci Messing I am committed to being a strong voice for AEA, AEA retired and NEA retired educators. I want to represent you and be part of the important discussions and decision making that will take place at the NEA RA. You can count on me and I ask for your vote. Julie Horwin President, AEA-Retired. My duty? Work for & listen to YOU, be your political activist to protect pension and retirement security. Outreach to members, communicate about ASRS, policies, & the politicians who impact them. Qualifications? Honesty, work ethic, follow-through, team-builder, Website Editor, E-News editor, grant writer. $75K grants this year! Marilyn Freed I am a long-time advocate for our Association. Since retirement you have elected me to represent you on the AEA-Retired Board. I also chair the AEA-Retired Fundraising Committee. During my tenure as chair the revenue has increased 6 fold. I would appreciate your Vote for Marilyn Freed! Ken Freed I am Ken Freed, your AEA-Retired Secretary. I have served on the AEA-Retired Board for 12 years and have represented you at 7 NEA-Retired Annual Meetings. I ask you to vote to Elect Ken Freed as a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly! Thank you!