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ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE 14 ADVOCATE | SPRING 2024 in the classroom. Our union fiercely advocates for improved working conditions, increased compensation, and quality education for all our students. As an active member of AEA, I know that strong public schools are essential in building strong communities. I aim to help empower teachers and strengthen our collective voice, so teaching can be a safe and sustainable career. Collecting individual experiences and local needs is what helps to create change at the state level, especially when those with louder voices are oen misrepresenting our experi - ence. Past roles that sparked my journey with AEA include serving as a site representative and partici- pating in Professional Negotiations and Insurance Committees in the Madison District. Since then, I have moved to Glendale Union High School District. Being a part of a "wall-to-wall" association further expanded my awareness of what it takes to create and maintain quality schools. It truly does take a village. Our local meetings are oen attended by members from many areas of campus, including maintenance and custodial crews, and our empathy for and understanding of each other is enriched because of it. A strong union is one that serves as a platform for open dialogue, where the diverse voices of educators and support staff are heard and valued. I enjoy being a part of that essential dialogue on my campus and in my district. Region 6 Alternate Director Amy Jo Green Address:15223 W Sherman St Goodyear AZ 85338 Home Phone: 623-980-6142 Local Association: Alhambra Total Years of Education Employment: 18 Total Years as an AEA Member: 3 Total Years as an NEA Member: Higher Education Degrees Held: Doctorate Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: AEA Delegate Assembly 2021-2023. Appointive positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Meet and Confer Table Team, LD 23 AEA PAC Member, Local Site Representative. Non-education positions held: Safe talk suicide prevention trainer, youth mental health first aid trainer. I'm excited to further support AEA as a potential alternate director for Region 6. While I have not been in the union for a long time, as soon as I joined, started working on the Meet & Confer work team and the following year was on the Meet & Confer Table Team. I have been an active recruiter of new members, especially aer receiving training at Summer Institute. I also actively sought out advocacy training so I can better support my members in my local. I have been a site representative since joining the union to advocate for my colleagues. We need to be truly inclusive if we want to grow and represent our members. I hope to help move AEA further towards a place where difficult conver - sations are had and opposite viewpoints are not only welcomed, but sought out as a check and balance. Focusing on supporting ALL members, especially in getting classified staff members a living wage is vital. As the granddaughter of a school lunch lady, I know whose shoulders I stand upon. If you are fine with the status quo of current AEA, you are welcome to vote for another candidate. If you want someone who will go the extra mile and do the legwork to move our collective vision forward while possess - ing the backbone to hold firm when something is unethical or not in the best interest of the collective, I look forward to your vote. I'm not here for me. I'm here for you. Region 7 Alternate Director Kaitlin Moriarty Address: 515 W Brown St Tempe AZ 85281 Home Phone: 508-380-0465 Local Association: Cartwright EA Total Years of Education Employment: 8 Total Years as an AEA Member: 6 Total Years as an NEA Member: 6 Higher Education Degrees Held: BA in Early Childhood Education, Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of other languages. Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Site Leader Appointive positions held in local, state/ and national educational associations: Communications Chair I would love for you to consider me for the Region 7 Director, as well as the Region 7 Alternate Director. I have been in public education for six years, and involved in my association for five years. I am currently the site leader at my school, and the communications chair for Cartwright Education Association. I am very passionate about students, ESP's, and teachers rights within a school building. Before becoming a classroom teacher, I held many ESP jobs including cafeteria monitor, long term substitute for secretaries, and substitute teaching. I feel as though I have a lot of knowledge to bring to the table and help empower the Board of Directors to make decisions that will benefit all locals within AZ. I also would love to continue to make an impact at the Arizona Education Association. Please consider voting for me. Jesi Lee Address: 3331 W Grandview Phoenix AZ 85053 Home Phone:517-525-6427 Local Association: Cartwright EA Region 8 Alternate Director Martha Romero Address: 1970 N Hartford St #85 Chandler AZ 85225 Home Phone: 480-329-6073 Local Association: Gilbert EA Total Years of Education Employment: 23 Total Years as an AEA Member: 23 Total Years as an NEA Member: 23 Higher Education Degrees Held: Masters in Teaching Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: GEA Vice President, President, Vice President. I am Martha Romero. I am an active member in GEA and currently one of two Vice Presidents of Elementary Concerns. I belong to AEA because I am very passionate about teaching. I believe students, teachers and all school employees deserve respect, proper work/ learning environment and funding in order to teach the children of our future. I am running for Region 8 Alternate Director to get more involved at the state level. I would appreciate your vote. ank you! Region 9 Alternate Director No nominations were submitted. Region 10 Alternate Director No nominations were submitted. Region 11 Alternate Director No nominations were submitted. Region 13 Alternate Director Patricia O'Rourke Address: 2408 E Calle Gran Desierto, Tucson AZ 85706 Home Phone: 318-746-7979 Local Association: Sunnyside EA Total Years of Education Employment: 22 Total Years as an AEA Member: 10 Total Years as an NEA Member: 16 Higher Education Degrees Held: Bachelors of Science-Teacher Education- Mathematics (Drexel University) Elective Positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: Sunnyside EA Treasurer, Sunnyside EA Site Rep. Appointive positions held in local, state/and national educational associations: AEA Finance and Revenue Committee. Non-education positions held: Tres Pueblos HOA Treasurer Region 14 Alternate Director Saher Afzal Address: 5319 W Desperado Way Phoenix AZ 85083 Home Phone: 623-326-8584 Local Association: DVEA