President: Kari Madden
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
Contact: 461President@Gmail.com
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
(She/Her)
Contact: 461VicePres@Gmail.com
I have worked in Special Education for TPS for going on 10 years. I began as a long-term sub in TLC (RISE). Worked as a 1:1 for 4 years before becoming a Peer-Inclusion ESP. I am now a Playgroup Associate.
Secretary: Liz Walle
First Vice President: Melissa Roach
Treasury: Interim- Melissa Roach
Contact: 461Secretary@Gmail.com
I have been working for TPS since 2006, including as a SPED 1:1, Montessori Assistant, a Building Para and am currently a Title/LAP instructor. During many of those years I have been active in TFESP, including multiple terms as Secretary, Communications and Parliamentarian and serving on the Bargaining and Labor Management Teams.
Communication Director: Heather Mclean
(She/ Her)
Contact: 461Communications@Gmail.com
I have been working with the school district since 2018, beginning as an hourly and transitioning the following year into a building special education paraeducator while also running small groups. Since Covid, i have held a position as a trained Montessori assistant for grades 1st-3rd and now
(She/ Her)
Contact: 461Communications@Gmail.com
I have been working with the school district since 2018, beginning as an hourly and transitioning the following year into a building special education paraeducator while also running small groups. Since Covid, i have held a position as a trained Montessori assistant for grades 1st-3rd and now i am merging both trainings into K2 Success for a second year in a Montessori setting. I have also served as my sites building representative for many years.
Parliamentarian: Emmet Jones
Contact: Parliamentarian461@Gmail.com
This will be my third year as a 1:1 ESP in a 3rd-5th grade SUCCESS classroom. Before that, I worked as as substitute part -time, mostly in elementary special education for 3 years. I really enjoy working with kids, especially kids with special needs. I like trying to figure out practical and creat
Contact: Parliamentarian461@Gmail.com
This will be my third year as a 1:1 ESP in a 3rd-5th grade SUCCESS classroom. Before that, I worked as as substitute part -time, mostly in elementary special education for 3 years. I really enjoy working with kids, especially kids with special needs. I like trying to figure out practical and creative ways to help them learn because each kid is different.
I wanted to get involved with the union because I believe that unions are still one of the best ways that working class people can build community and improve our lives and our working conditions.
Membership Director: Cat Mercado
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Union Building Rep Coordinator A: Krissy Brabham
Contact: TFESP461Membership@Gmail.com
I have worked for TPS since 2017. I started out as an hourly employee then moved into a Paraeducator position in 2019. I have worked in the SUCCESS program since then, serving kiddos grades K-5.
Union Building Rep Coordinator A: Krissy Brabham
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Union Building Rep Coordinator A: Krissy Brabham
Contact: 461UnionRepA@Gmail.com
I started working in Tacoma school in 2010, in the early learning programs. Between Head start and ECEAP I have been different rolls, such as the lead, and family support.
Outside of work, I enjoy taking my dog to the park, camping, relaxing in the sun.
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Contact: 461UnionRepB@Gmail.com
Hi, my name is Jessica Brennan, and for the past 21 years, I have dedicated my career to education, working in Special Education and Early Learning. I have been with Tacoma Public Schools for 12 years and currently serve at Silas High School. I am passionate about supporting students, empowering families,
Contact: 461UnionRepB@Gmail.com
Hi, my name is Jessica Brennan, and for the past 21 years, I have dedicated my career to education, working in Special Education and Early Learning. I have been with Tacoma Public Schools for 12 years and currently serve at Silas High School. I am passionate about supporting students, empowering families, and working alongside fellow educators to create positive learning environments for all.
Union Building Rep Coordinator C: Jode Pulley
Union Building Rep Coordinator D: Jennie Archibeque
Union Building Rep Coordinator B: Jessica Brennan
Contact: 461UnionRepC@Gmail.com
My name is Jode Pulley. I have worked as Paraeducator in SpEd (Developmental Self Contained) for 28 years. I have worked 21 years as a classroom Para (elementary) and 8 years as a 1:1 (middle & high school).
Union Building Rep Coordinator D: Jennie Archibeque
Union Building Rep Coordinator D: Jennie Archibeque
Union Building Rep Coordinator D: Jennie Archibeque
Contact: 461UnionRepD@Gmail.com