Candidates – BPTA

Candidate Statements

The following are the views of the individual candidates and not necessarily those of BPTA/CTA/NEA.

Any candidate flyers linked below each candidate's statement constitute neither a recommendation nor support for any candidate.

All candidates are listed in 2025-2026 CTA alphabetical order by position they are running for.

P V Q K H C N Y W E M B R Z O X F S L U G D J T I A

President:

Jason Gaw/Gil Kim - I am looking forward to serving with Gil as your co-president. We have similar goals, core beliefs, and work well together.

Vice President:

Kristin Sherman - I am the current BPTA Vice-President and I would like to continue to support members by being a part of the executive board for another two years!

Secretary:

Daniele Fuson - Hello BPTA!!! I am running for our union secretary position to work alongside the other executive board members and school site reps to bring you the association news and ideas.

Treasurer:

Rachel Rathjen -I have learned so much about budgets from district bargaining, I feel this role would be a good fit for me!!

Site Rep:

ARTHUR F COREY

Jenni Gerdes - I would truly be honored to serve you, the Corey staff & BPSD as a BPTA Rep. for the 2026-27 school year.

BEATTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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BUENA PARK DISTRICT OFFICE

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BUENA PARK LEARNING CENTER

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BUENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Megan Vanderwest - I am committed to helping members understand our contract and keeping them informed.

Keith Quijada - I will fight for you! Please vote for me!

Jodie Wackerman - I am willing to serve as site rep for another year.

Fredrick Salman - I would like to support staff in understanding and utilizing their rights and stand united with fellow BPTA members as we continue to improve our association.

CARL E GILBERT

Elizabeth Reilly - I want to support the union and my site.

Caroline Jimenez - I want to be more informed when it comes to how our BPTA works as well as help support my peers at Gilbert.

Maria Avila - I am passionate about teaching. I would like to represent my school site so we have a better understanding of what support looks like from the union and the district.

CHARLES G EMERY

Christine Kai - I love this!

Rosemary Lejano - I believe union reps play a vital role at school sites by helping to ensure that members' voices are heard and that their concerns are addressed.

JAMES A WHITAKER

Christina Reider - I will do my best to represent Whitaker as a site rep for the 26-27 school year.

MABEL L PENDLETON

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