By CTU Communications | October 21, 2022 | _News
File under: 2013 school closings, Fiske Elementary, Jebba Biddle-White, member leaders
CTU delegate and Fiske Elementary math teacher Jebba Biddle-White took a circuitous route to teaching. But, thinking back, she said, she always knew education was the field for her.
By CTU Communications | October 14, 2022 | _News
File under: Chicago Teachers Union, Lashawn Wallace, member leaders, Organizing, PSRP: Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel
Lashawn Wallace began her career as an instructional aide at Dett Elementary and thought she wanted to become a teacher. But after attending a CTU meeting, she realized organizing was her passion.
By CTU Communications | October 6, 2022 | _News
File under: McKay Elementary, member leaders, Moselean Parker, Professional Problems Committee
Veteran teacher Moselean Parker has union in her blood. Her parents were such devoted union members that, after her first day teaching, all her mother wanted to know was if she met the school’s delegate. As a delegate now, Parker uses love and caring to build solidarity in her school.
By CTU Communications | October 6, 2022 | _News
File under: health and benefits, Kathy Murray, member leaders, Owen Scholastic Academy
As CTU delegate, organizer and now health and benefits field rep, Kathy Murray believes helping our members ultimately helps our students. She knows all the ins and outs of our contract and helps members understand them too, so they can access the benefits they deserve.