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Together at both the local and state level, NEA Danbury and CEA fight hard to ensure members have some of the highest teacher salaries in the nation, pensions to support teachers in retirement, substantial healthcare, good working conditions, personal and sick days, prep periods, free professional development, and more.
Members have access to the best team of education law experts in the state, at no cost, for assistance with a wide range of issues that impact your career.
Additionally, CEA helps reduce anxiety over teacher evaluations by providing support and resources to guide you through the entire process. We also help you navigate and progress through your professional career and the state’s three-tiered certification process.
But perhaps most importantly, we are your negotiators for your collective bargaining agreement - your contract.
We are your voice and your advocate for any issues that come your way.
NEA Danbury Officers
Our teachers union president acts as the primary spokesperson and leader of the union at the school district level. She represents teachers' interests by providing support and guidance when they are facing disciplinary actions or concerns related to the working environment. She defends members, negotiates contracts and MOUs, advocates for better working conditions, addresses grievances, communicates with members, and works with school administrators to ensure fair treatment and compliance with union agreements. The union president also sets the strategic direction of the local, mobilizing members to participate in union activities, and promoting a shared vision for improving education. She serves as the liaison with district officials, communicating and collaborating with school administrators on issues affecting teachers, seeking solutions through dialogue and negotiation. Finally, the president engages in political advocacy and lobbying efforts at the local and state level to support policies that benefit public education and teachers while working to improve the image and perception of teachers in the public.
As Vice President, Julian assists President Erin Daly with all of the above various tasks and initiatives. The Vice President chairs committees, and presides over meetings when needed.
Our union treasurer is primarily responsible for managing the union's finances, including collecting membership dues, making payments to the district and our state union, overseeing expenditures, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with budget guidelines, all while reporting the financial status to the union leadership and membership regularly.
Our union secretary is primarily responsible for recording and maintaining accurate minutes of all union meetings, including membership and executive board gatherings, documenting motions, decisions made, votes taken, and members present, essentially acting as the official record keeper for the union's activities. She also maintains organized files of meeting minutes, organizational lists, and other important documents. She distributes meeting minutes to union members and relevant parties as needed. She provides election support, overseeing the election process, including managing the election committee and ensuring proper vote tabulation. The secretary typically works closely with the union president, vice president, and treasurer to ensure smooth operations, confidentiality, maintaining the privacy of sensitive information discussed during union meetings and ensuring that minutes accurately reflect the discussions and decisions made at meetings.
NEA Danbury Executive Board
Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development Chair- Elementary
Ian Wendel
Park Avenue
Professional Rights and Responsibilities (Grievance)
Erik Savoyski
Danbury High School
Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development Chair- High School
Lindsey Stoffa
Danbury High
Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development Chair- Middle School
Danny Heitor
Rogers Park
dheitor11@gmail.com
Ethnic and Racially Diverse Educators Chair
Luanelly Iglesias
Rogers Park
luanelly.iglesias@gmail.com
Health Insurance Chair
Patty Widmayer
Great Plain
pattywidmayer@sbcglobal.net
