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A S S O C I A T I O N G O V E R N A N C E AEA Advocate x Spring 2014 25 Chris Maza I know well the need to defend nationally Public Education and the rights of Educators. You have trained me well, Members! I am proud representing AEA Teachers/ESP on the AEA Board, NEA committees, and as a Governing Board Member. Thanks for your consideration to "RApresent" you. Our voice matters! Danielle Brown Representing my state/region at NEA–RA would be an honor, allowing me to advocate for the profession/AEA, ensuring our voice is heard. I serve on the EM Taskforce, as a local board member, and on the AZ Teacher Advisory Committee. I appreciate your vote for NEA-RA 2014 delegate! Diane Iwer No statement submitted Emily Freed Each year that I have taught, you, my colleagues, have been kind enough to elect me to the AEA Delegate Assembly and the NEA Representative Assembly. The members in my building have also elected me as AR. Please help me continue working for our Association by voting for Emily Freed! eLeCtion distriCt a Candidates Katie Barnes Please consider electing me to represent you at the 2014 NEA RA. I've been fortunate to represent you and would like to continue to do so. I enjoy participating in the discussion surrounding education issues and policy and your support would allow me to do that. Thanks for your consideration. Nidia Lias It is a privilege to serve as your AEA Treasurer and to represent members year- round. As an elected delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly, I bring experience; a voice that represents and advocates for our AEA members and our organization's core values. I ask for your vote to the RA. Julie Letofsky Having served my local for 25 years in the roles of officer, building representative, and committee chair, I understand the unique needs and interests of education support professionals and teachers. I will actively engage in NEA-RA debate and decisions on your behalf as the Region A delegate. Thank you. eLeCtion distriCt B Candidates Rachel Stafford For 4 years I have served you as an AEA board member and NEA resolutions member, taking your message/voice beyond the state to the national level. Attending the RA will allow me to continue my service to you: please allow me to serve as your delegate to the 2014 RA! eLeCtion distriCt C Candidates Mark DeGrow I've served on the AEA Board and as local officer, building representative, and NEA-RA delegate. I'm committed to the democratic process and will actively participate in RA debate and decisions. I am a strong advocate for the needs and interests of education support professionals and teachers in my region. eLeCtion distriCt d Candidates Joe Thomas As your AEA Vice President I would be honored to carry your voice to the national level. I will strive to help lead our delegation from the floor of the RA and ensure all delegates are informed and feel their voice is heard. I ask for your vote. eLeCtion distriCt e Candidates Maria Leyva A collective voice for educators is what is needed right now more than ever. I would be honored to represent the educators of Arizona this year at the Representative Assembly where one can speak for the many that deserve to be heard. Thank you. eLeCtion distriCt f Candidates Diane Siekmann Teachers share the goal of student success in our classrooms. We face challenges to provide the best educational experiences for students with new requirements and demands. Our input is needed in discussions for positive change. I respectfully ask for your support as an Arizona regional delegate to the NEA-RA. Chris Maza I know well the need to defend nationally Public Education and the rights of Educators. You have trained me well, Members! I am proud representing AEA Teachers/ESP on the AEA Board, NEA committees, and as a Governing Board Member. Thanks for your consideration to "RApresent" you. Our voice matters! Spring.14advo.indd 25 1/28/14 5:11 PM