We are stewards of eWEa's resources and we empower others while achieving the association's goals.
Representative CouncilCeres Elementary
Lisa Fragoso East Whittier Middle Melinda Hidalgo-Carillo "Hello! My name is Melinda Hidalgo-Carrillo and I am a site representative for East Whittier Middle School. I have been a Special Education Teacher in East Whittier since 2004 and this will be my 3rd term as an EWEA site rep. You can find me in Room 51 at East Whittier Middle School." Ken Martinez "Hello, my name is Ken Martinez. I have been a science teacher at EWMS since 1990. I teach all 8th grade classes in room 23." Brent Vogelman "Hello Eagles! My name is Brent Vogelman and I serve as a site representative for East Whittier Middle School. I have 20+ years of experience and currently teach 8th Grade English-Language Arts and Yearbook as well. I reside in Room 13 if you need assistance." Evergreen Elementary Patty Trujillo Granada Middle Rachel Perez Elena Rubio Cheyanne Williams "Hi Granada Matadors, my name is Cheyanne Williams and I am excited to be your site representative. I teach 6th grade Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology in Room 44. This is my 7th year teaching, my 6th at Granada. I can't wait to see what this year brings us! Go Matadors!" Hillview Middle Jennifer Stampfl Amy Swanson "Hi, I’m Amy Swanson, one of your site reps for Hillview Middle School. Please don’t hesitate to drop by room 19 anytime, I’m on campus early everyday and here to help in any way I can. Start with 'I was wondering if…' and we can go from there." Itinerants Theresa Cronin Adriana Reyes La Colima Elementary Tracy Ross "Hello, I am Tracy Ross. I’m excited to start my 20th year at La Colima Elementary. Our union is only as strong as our members’ involvement. Please contact me if you have any questions. Room 13 is always open." Laurel Elementary None Leffingwell Elementary None Mulberry Elementary Mirlo Sanchez "Hello Mulberrians! I am Mirlo Sanchez and I will be your eWEa site rep. You can find me in room 6, or send me a text at 562-397–1158 for any concerns and questions. If I don't have an answer for you, I will find one. Have a wonderful 2023-24 school year!" Murphy Ranch Elementary Lydia Godshall "Hi, my name is Lydia Godshall and I teach Kinder in K3. I look forward to serving you again this year as your union rep. If you have any suggestions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. My extension is 6185 or drop by and chat." Ocean View Elementary Laura Sullivan Orchard Dale Elementary Michelle Barber Scott Ave Elementary Mark Holtom "This is Mark Holtom, your Union Site Representative for Scott Avenue Elementary. I have had the privilege of teaching at Scott Avenue for 25 years. If you have any questions regarding your East Whittier City School District Union, don't hesitate to ask and I will seek to answer your question(s) in a timely manner. You can find me in lucky Room 7. Let's make this school year as wonderful as possible :-)" |
Executive BoardPresident
Missy Michaud Hillview Middle "Hi, I am Missy Michaud, your eWEa president. I work to meet the needs of all varying constituents within our membership. I listen to your concerns and praises when I visit all sites throughout the year. I speak at all school board meetings where I represent the needs of our membership. I conduct eWEa meetings and do a bunch of other things that go on behind the scenes. I am at Hillview in room 17 if you need to reach me." missyewea@gmail.com 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President "Melissa Torres East Whittier Middle Hi, my name is Melissa Torres and I am your eWEa 2nd vice president. My job is like a set of bookends. I get you when you start at EWCSD and then when you retire. I am in charge of member recruitment throughout the year and hosting the Retirement Tea at the end of each school year. You can find me at EWMS in room 7." melissaewea@gmail.com Secretary José Alfonso Del Rio East Whittier Middle "Hello, my name is José Alfonso Del Rio and I am your eWEa Secretary. I maintain the minutes of meetings and our roster as well as facilitate correspondence and communication. If you ever need anything, I can be found in room 29." jalfonsodelrio@gmail.com Treasurer Mark Mondragon East Whittier Middle "Hello, I am Mark Mondragon, your eWEa Treasurer. I teach 8th grade Social Studies at East Whittier Middle School and you can find me in room 4. As your Treasurer I am responsible for the financial health and stability of our association. I encourage you to reach out to any of us for assistance and we will gladly support you." markm.ewea@gmail.com Members-At-Large Suzanne Mohler Leffingwell Elementary suzanneewea@gmail.com Jared Wycoff Evergreen Elementary jaredwycoff@mac.com |
Committee ChairsBargaining
Almeda Rodriguez "Hi, I am Almeda Powers and as bargaining chair I work with a great team of people who strive to maintain and negotiate the best working conditions, salary, and benefits for union members. You can find me at Granada." almpowers@yahoo.com Elections Grievance Brent Vogelman "Hello, I am Brent Vogelman and I serve as eWEa’s grievance chair. The grievance procedure is the mechanism for contract enforcement. In other words, a formal grievance generally occurs due to a breach of the terms of our collective bargaining agreement with the district. If such an issue arises, you can find me in Room 13 at East Whittier Middle School." vogelmaniac@gmail.com Organizing Kelly Sunada "Hi, I am Kelly Sunada. As your organizing chair I learn what issues are important to members. I educate the members on those issues. And I organize activities that allow members to act in support of their interests. I am at Granada in room 4 if you have any questions or would like to join the organizing committee." kellyewea@gmail.com PAC Madeline Shapiro "Hello, I am Madeline Shapiro. As your Political Chair I make sure all reports required by the State of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission are submitted on time, and if eWEa decides to support a Board Candidate or Measure of the EWCSD, I run our campaign." madrshap@aol.com Safety State Council Representative Human Rights Contacts LGBTQ+ Issues José Alfonso Del Rio East Whittier Middle "Hello all. I'm the contact person in regards to protecting the rights and interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ members of the Association and their supporters. If you contact me, rest assured that your privacy will be protected." jalfonsodelrio@gmail.com Minority Issues Women's Rights Website Administrator José Alfonso Del Rio East Whittier Middle jalfonsodelrio@gmail.com |