Tell us about your job.
I am a music teacher and band director for grades 5-8 at Glade Middle School in Webster County.
How long have you been working in education?
I have teaching for 29 years.
What’s the best thing about your job?
The children!
How did you become involved or why did you join the union?
I joined the union because of some issues regarding administrators and transfer/ RIF issues. I needed a union that was for teachers and didn’t represent the administrators too.
Describe any roles have you had in the union...in your school, your local or in the state.
I am a building representative, and served as the secretary/treasurer of the Webster County Federation of Teachers. I am currently the vice-president of the Webster County Federation of Teachers. I also am a member of the AFT-WV executive board, serving as secretary for the state federation. I have served on both the Summer School and Professional Issues Conference committees.
Describe a rewarding experience that you have had through your involvement in the union.
AFT has given me so many, so I cannot pick just one!
What hobbies and interests do you enjoy in your leisure time?
In my spare time, I enjoy sewing and cake decorating.