CEA is currently holding an election for four positions on the CEA Executive Board, as well as CEA Site Representative. CEA members can vote online through Tuesday, April 27 at 5:00 pm.
Please note that only current dues-paying members of CEA are eligible to vote in this election. If you are taking advantage of our Spring Membership Incentive and are not paying for dues until the fall, you will not be eligible to vote in this election.
If you are eligible to vote in this election, you can access the ballot by visiting our online voting page and logging in as follows:
Username: first initial plus your full last name, including spaces or hyphens, but without commas or apostrophes (e.g., the username for Sarah Howard-Mason would be SHoward-Mason)
Password: last 4 digits of your social security number (as on file with AEA)
While all voters can cast a ballot for our open Executive Board positions, voters will only be able to cast a ballot for Site Representatives at their site. Write-in options will be available for all positions, including sites where no candidate is listed. If you are not seeing the correct site listed when you access your ballot, please contact Shaun Creighton immediately for assistance.
The candidates for this election are as follows.
Executive Board
Vice President of Membership (2-year term)
Monika Beauvais (Fulton Elementary School)
Vice President of Political Action (2-year term)
Jennifer Chastain (Andersen Elementary School)
Recording Secretary (2-year term)
Cassandra Skufca (Basha High School)
Treasurer (2-year term)
Karla Palafox (Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School)
Site Representatives
Andersen Elementary School
Arizona College Prep – Erie Campus
Arizona College Prep – Oakland Campus
Auxier Elementary School
Basha Elementary School
Basha High School
Marisol Archie
Arlie Hunt
Sharon Metzger
Cassandra Skufca
Bogle Junior High School
Bologna Elementary School
Carlson Elementary School
Casteel High School
Chandler High School
Chandler Learning Center
CTA – Freedom Campus
CTA – Independence Campus
District Office
Fulton Elementary School
Galveston Elementary School
Haley Elementary School
Hamilton High School
Melissa Lull
Diane Lundahl
Angel Russo
April Vallier
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
Hull Elementary School
Knox Gifted Academy
Navarrete Elementary School
Payne Junior High School
Perry High School
Rice Elementary School
Ryan Elementary School
San Marcos Elementary School
Jolene Gallup
Jennifer Holden
Carly Mahlmeister
Sanborn Elementary School
Shumway Leadership Academy
Tarwater Elementary School
Willis Junior High School
Monika Beauvais
Fulton Elementary School
I am honored to have been nominated to serve as Vice President of Membership. This is my third year working in CUSD as a general music teacher and my first year teaching at Fulton Elementary. I served in the Super Q focus groups and as a CEA Organizer. I believe that there is strength in our collective voice. I will continue supporting CEA’s growth by ensuring members and potential members feel supported, heard, and valued. Together, we must continue to advocate for positive change in our profession and for our students.
Jennifer Chastain
Andersen Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Cassandra Skufca
Basha High School
This will be my first time serving on the Executive Board, and I look forward to a more active role in CEA if elected. I’ve enjoyed participating in CEA as a Site Rep and feel like this is a solid “next step”.
Karla Palafox
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Jennifer Chastain
Andersen Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Anne Berger
Arizona College Prep – Erie Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Britni Michaelson
Arizona College Prep – Erie Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Keegan Conrad
Arizona College Prep – Oakland Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Kristine Carpenter
Auxier Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Christopher Scherr
Basha Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Marisol Archie
Basha High School
No candidate statement submitted
Arlie Hunt
Basha High School
No candidate statement submitted
Sharon Metzger
Basha High School
Thank you for considering me as one of the BHS Site Representatives. I believe the most important part of this position is communication. As a rep, that means keeping members informed as well as being a voice for our members. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
Cassandra Skufca
Basha High School
It’s been my pleasure being a Site Rep at Basha High the last few years, and I’m excited to hopefully continue in the role.
Rocquel Rodriguez
Bogle Junior High School
No candidate statement submitted
Monique Moreno
Bologna Elementary School
My name is Monique Moreno. I was currently elected for CEA site representative. Here is a little information about me. I have been teaching for 13 years. I have a BA in Elementary Education with a History Minor. I have MA in Educational Leadership with a Community College emphasis. I also have a MA in Geographical Education. Can you tell I love history and geography? 🙂 I have participated in many committees including; MTSS, Leadership, Student Council, and COVID-19 committee. Why CEA? I am a huge believer in teachers having a voice. I believe we are all stronger together and can make a difference. GO CEA!
Sincerely,
Monique Moreno
Linda Ferber
Carlson Elementary School
My name is Linda Ferber, 6th grade teacher at Carlson Elementary School. I would be proud to serve as your CEA site representative. Thank you for considering me for this role.
Ivi Montano
Carlson Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Kelly Powers
Casteel High School
No candidate statement submitted
Laura Helt
Chandler High School
Since moving to Arizona, I have had the privilege of teaching for Chandler Unified School District. I started my teaching career in the state of Iowa, and I saw how important the union was while I was teaching there. I knew when I came to Arizona that I had to be part of the Chandler Education Association. I am currently a site representative at Chandler High School and would love to continue my role as site representative. I believe that it is important that we have our voices be heard and this year I have been working with our administration to make sure that our voices are heard on campus. I would be honored to represent all my fellow educators at Chandler High School.
Lisa Schwalger
Chandler High School
No candidate statement submitted
Rachel Ulrich
Chandler Learning Center
No candidate statement submitted
Veronica Lucero
CTA – Freedom Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Hayley Vivian
CTA – Freedom Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Michele Dussault
CTA – Independence Campus
No candidate statement submitted
Shaun Creighton
District Office
I am a 25-year employee of CUSD and a 25-year member of CEA. It would be an honor to continue representing the District Office staff as a CEA Site Representative.
Monika Beauvais
Fulton Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Susan Skousen
Galveston Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Kyle Morris
Haley Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Melissa Lull
Hamilton High School
No candidate statement submitted
Diane Lundahl
Hamilton High School
No candidate statement submitted
Angel Russo
Hamilton High School
No candidate statement submitted
April Vallier
Hamilton High School
No candidate statement submitted
Karla Palafox
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Eriann Roberts
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Lori Barcon
Hull Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Carrie Griffith
Knox Gifted Academy
No candidate statement submitted
Laurel Miller
Navarrete Elementary School
I look forward to the opportunity to serve Navarrete Elementary’s faculty and staff for the second year in a row as a Chandler Education Association Site Representative. Thank you for the consideration Nighthawks!
Mackenzie Baker
Payne Junior High School
No candidate statement submitted
Tammy Emrick
Payne Junior High School
No candidate statement submitted
Shara Billings
Perry High School
No candidate statement submitted
Nasreen Wahid
Rice Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Heather Tawney
Ryan Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Jolene Gallup
San Marcos Elementary School
As a career long member of CEA, AEA, NEA, I believe in being a member. To be a part of this organization and see how hard everyone works for the greater good is inspiring. I would like to continue to represent you as one of San Marcos’ Association Representatives. Thank you.
Jennifer Holden
San Marcos Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Carly Mahlmeister
San Marcos Elementary School
My name is Carly Mahlmeister and I am starting my 7th year at San Marcos. I am honored to be nominated to lead staff on campus and look forward to getting another opportunity to do so in the upcoming school year. Through solidarity, we will accomplish positive things for all staff and students.
Christina DeHart
Sanborn Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Cathy Zinkhon
Shumway Leadership Academy
No candidate statement submitted
Graham Dawkins
Tarwater Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Amy Shoot
Tarwater Elementary School
As your CEA Site Representative, my goal is to keep you informed as well as be your first contact if you need support.
Jenny Ryskamp
Willis Junior High School
No candidate statement submitted