CEA is currently holding an election for five positions on the CEA Executive Board. CEA members can vote online beginning Monday, April 21 through Monday, April 28 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 beginning April 21 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)
The candidates for this election are as follows.
Executive Board
Vice President of Association Representatives (1-year term)
Candace Fern (Patterson Elementary School)
Jacob Kasselman (Frye Elementary School)
Sarah Peters (Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School)
Vice President of Membership (2-year term)
Monika Beauvais-Landi (Fulton Elementary School)
Candace Fern (Patterson Elementary School)
Jacob Kasselman (Frye Elementary School)
Vice President of Political Action (2-year term)
Benjamin Bozovich (Arizona College Prep – High School)
Jacob Kasselman (Frye Elementary School)
Recording Secretary (2-year term)
Jennifer Hudson (Arizona College Prep – High School)
Treasurer (2-year term)
no candidate on the ballot
Candace Fern
Patterson Elementary School
As an educator of 20+ years, I have experience as a general education, special education teacher, and as an administrator. This background gives me a broad perspective on the diverse needs of the students we serve, our staff, and the teachers that provide quality education every day.
I am grateful to CEA and all they have done for me as a member. Recently, because of CEA members like you, I was able to collect enough data to complete my dissertation that focused on K-12 public school teachers. Thank you! My educational research and years of public-school teaching experience have given me a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities that we teachers face daily.
As one of your Vice Presidents, I want to give back to the community that has supported me. I plan to advocate for policies that ensure all educators, both general education and special education educators, receive the support, resources, professional development, and respect they deserve. I also want to foster collaboration to build a bridge between general education, special education, support staff, and administrators, to build a united front that focuses on the well-being of both our students and our colleagues. Thank you for your trust and support.
Jacob Kasselman
Frye Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Sarah Peters
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Monika Beauvais-Landi
Fulton Elementary School
I am truly honored to have been nominated for Vice President of Membership for CEA. This marks my seventh year as a general music teacher in Chandler Unified and my fourth year serving on the CEA Executive Board. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to take on leadership roles within our union, which has deepened my understanding of the immense power we have when we unite.
I firmly believe in the strength of our collective voice and the impact we can make together. By advocating for positive change in our profession and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students, we can continue to move education forward. As Vice President of Membership, I am committed to ensuring that every member’s voice is heard and that we work together to further strengthen our community. Together, we can build a more vibrant, empowered, and effective union—one that stands up for the rights of educators, fights for the resources our students deserve, and advocates for a positive and lasting change in our profession. Let’s continue to work together to make a difference, for our teachers, for our students, and for the future of education.
Candace Fern
Patterson Elementary School
As an educator of 20+ years, I have experience as a general education, special education teacher, and as an administrator. This background gives me a broad perspective on the diverse needs of the students we serve, our staff, and the teachers that provide quality education every day.
I am grateful to CEA and all they have done for me as a member. Recently, because of CEA members like you, I was able to collect enough data to complete my dissertation that focused on K-12 public school teachers. Thank you! My educational research and years of public-school teaching experience have given me a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities that we teachers face daily.
As one of your Vice Presidents, I want to give back to the community that has supported me. I plan to advocate for policies that ensure all educators, both general education and special education educators, receive the support, resources, professional development, and respect they deserve. I also want to foster collaboration to build a bridge between general education, special education, support staff, and administrators, to build a united front that focuses on the well-being of both our students and our colleagues. Thank you for your trust and support.
Jacob Kasselman
Frye Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Benjamin Bozovich
Arizona College Prep – High School
I would love to be re-elected again for Vice President of Political Action! I have enjoyed my time on the executive board, and I feel my work is far from over. Being a relatively new teacher, I have the drive and passion for what it takes help our fellow members stand up for what is right. This is very critical time for our union, and we must stand strong, ready to fight at every chance we get to protect ourselves and our students. The world around may be throwing us unhappy news, but we need an executive board that will work hard for you and keep fighting for you! And I am that person! I love every aspect about the education field. I am completing my Masters program at ASU in May and have just applied for the Doctoral Program to help find solutions to our crushing voucher programs. I am a staunch supporter of public education and the arts! So vote for me!
Jacob Kasselman
Frye Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Jennifer Hudson
Arizona College Prep – High School
No candidate statement submitted
Diane Lundahl
Hamilton High School
No candidate statement submitted
Sarah Peters
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
No candidate statement submitted
Erica Rutledge
Frye Elementary School
Hello, my name is Erica Rutledge and I am a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Frye Elementary in the Chandler Unified School District. I have been a teacher for almost twenty years, the last six of which were in Arizona. In my teaching career I have been a Grade Level Chair, mentored teachers, been advisor to many student groups and been active in the union. I have been on the side of teaching where it seems there was no hope for fairness or the future. I have also been on the side that lifted my voice to move toward hope. I am currently rallying the Early Childhood educators to hopefully resolve the separate and unequal attitude there is for PK. I want to exist in a world where educators are prized for their expertise, supported so they can effectively teach and valued for our commitment and our hearts for teaching. Please consider me as a delegate and representative for you. Thank you.