SDEA Bargaining Team

SDEA members on the Bargaining Team for Successor Bargaining in 2025:
- Kyle Weinberg, SDEA President
- Laurie Bailon, Restorative Justice Teacher, Bell MS
- Carly Bresee, Ed. Specialist: Moderate/Severe, Perkins K-8
- Sarah Darr, SDEA Secretary, WCW Campaign Organizer & Senior SLP
- Christina Gallegos, ECSE Teacher, Rodriguez ES
- Candace Gyure, School Nurse
- Stacy Hernandez, SDEA Bargaining Chair & 2nd Grade Teacher, Dailard El.
- Andrew Melia, School Psychologist, Riley School
- Elizabeth Miller, Ed. Specialist: Mild/Moderate, Lewis MS
- Eri Nall, Head Counselor
- Kiki Ochoa, History and Ethnic Studies Lead Teacher, Lincoln HS
- Lori Schmersal, PE Teacher & Coach, Clairemont HS
Supported by SDEA Staff:
- Anthony Saavedra, Executive Director
- Sara Holerud, Organizer
- Rafal Dobrowolski, Contract Specialist
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