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 2023-2024 CTA alphabetical order by position they are running for.
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President:

Carol Bright - It has been my pleasure to serve you these past two years. I look forward to serving you for another term. Click here for candidate flyer. 

Kay Santos - I have been a Site and SPED rep; served in various Committees - Bargaining, PAR, Evaluation, Catastrophic, Health, Calendar. Excited to represent, support and serve as part of your Executive board. Click here for candidate flyer. 

Vice President:

Kristin Sherman - I have been involved in the union as a Bargaining Team member for years and I look forward to supporting members further as a member of the executive board.

Secretary:

Kathryn Wilson - Having served on the Bargaining Team and as a PAR Coordinator and Consulting Teacher, I have always advocated for the membership. Serving on the Executive Board would be an honor.

Christine Kai - Hi, I like to smile & take good notes!

Treasurer:

Cynthia Flores - I’ve been a rep for 25 years and would now like to be your Treasurer!

Jodie Wackerman - I have been a BPTA rep since 2014 and am currently Secretary. I am hopeful to have a mix of Elementary and Middle School representation on the Executive Board. Click here for candidate flyer. 

 

Site Rep:

ARTHUR F COREY

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BEATTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

James Fitzgerald - I feel qualified to represent the needs of members at Beatty Middle School.

Dorothy Sedilla - I have experience to serve as site rep.

BP LEARNING CENTER

Stephanie Dayton - I have been BPLC site rep for the last 3 years.

BUENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jodie Wackerman - I have been involved in BPTA since 2014 and would love to continue to be a representative for BPMS.

Keith Quijada - 25 plus years experience as a school rep! I’ve got you!

CARL E GILBERT

Rachelle Montelli - No statement

CHARLES G EMERY

Christine Kai - Hi! I would like to continue doing what I love!

Steve Little - I am honored to offer my service as a BPTA representative to the fantastic BPTA member of Emery School.

JAMES A WHITAKER

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MABEL L PENDLETON

Lynn Sipes - I am honored to continue being a site rep for Pendleton. We have an amazing collection of teachers.