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board of Alliance/AFT
Alliance/AFT is a strong and vibrant organization. Today the organization
is fast approaching 10,000 members. The union leadership is quoted often on
TV, radio, and in the newspaper as it responds to issues of importance to
members. Alliance/AFT
regularly receives membership growth awards from its state and national
affiliates. It is active in school board elections and state-wide politics
with two committees: UTPAC and PAVE. The union, through its Education
Center Committee, is involved in improving district staff development. It
serves on every major district committee, and adds the employees'
perspective.
Local
leaders are trained at regular meetings on
policies, organizing techniques and other important issues.
Alliance/AFT owns its own two story building and Education Center located at
334 Centre Street, Dallas, 75208.
Alliance/AFT Officers
President: Aimee Bolender
Secretary-Treasurer: Harley Hiscox
Executive Vice President: George Rangel
First Vice President: Mary Strickland
Second Vice President: Rena Honea
Vice President for Governmental Relations: Maureen Peters
Vice President for Support Employees: Malinda Mckee
Vice President for Political Action: Judy Bryant
Members of the Board:
Jeff Sherels (Director of the Grievance and Legal Department)
Tony Chenevert
Tom Roussin
Leah Witherspoon (Full Time Grievance Associate)
Paula Paulos (Dallas ISD 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year)
Bill Kotch (Retired)
Ray Saunders
Linda Polk
Maria Cruz
Rosario Zamudio
Sheila Walker
Dorothy Isaac
Hobie Hukill
Patricia Jones
Teri Johnson