THE RESULTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS
JENNIFER LIPSON - Elementary Board, 279
MIKAELA LEE-GARCIA - Middle School Board, 278
BARBARA RANSOM - Secretary, 282
Thank you to all who took the time to participate. We appreciate it!
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
BARBARA RANSOM - "My name is Barbara Ransom and I am running for Secretary. I have been teaching at JAMS for eleven years in different combinations of math, English, and electives. For the past three years, I have served as Vice President and Communications Chair for SMMCTA. As Secretary, I will not only take accurate notes during our meetings, but will also continue to maintain all SMMCTA social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). I will continue to meet monthly with Ed Services, and other executive board members to help improve communication and collaboration with district admin. And I will continue to support all SMMCTA members at all sites and help with communication with all our members. "
MIKAELA LEE-GARCIA "My name is Mikaela Lee-Garcia and I am running for SMMCTA's Executive Board position of Middle School Representative. I currently am a 6th grade Humanities teacher at John Adams Middle School, where I've worked for 3 years. I'm dependable and organized and have a passion for teaching and union activity. This is my second year serving as a site rep at JAMS. I would appreciate your support."
JENNIFER LIPSON “As a member of the Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association, I have actively participated in our association for over 15 years. I have served as a Site Representative, as an Elementary Representative on the Executive Board, as SMMCTA Secretary and Treasurer. Currently, I serve as the Grievance Committee Chair. In all roles, I have sought to represent our members. Thank you for the opportunity to work to protect and enhance our members’ benefits and our professional rights.