Jane Swatosh

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Jane Swatosh is in her 25th year of teaching and is currently at Whittier IB. She was elected to the MFT59 Executive Board halfway through the current term. Jane has been a building steward at multiple sites in the district and is a member of the REACH caucus, a social justice educator caucus.  Jane is committed to elevating the voice of elementary students, families, and educators.

Caroline Long

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Teacher Chapter at-large member

Maureen Dowling

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Maureen Dowling is going into her 11th year as a Spanish and ELL teacher at Roosevelt High School.  She is currently serving her first term as an At-large member of the MFT Executive Board. In addition to her participation on the Board, Maureen has been a building steward at RHS for many years, and also took part in the 2018-19 bargaining team.  Maureen is a new mom who is enjoying her first year of motherhood.  In her precious free time, she loves to hit up local farmer’s markets, try new recipes, spend time outdoors, and go to movies at the Riverview. 

Edward Barlow

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Teacher Chapter At-Large Member

James Schmit

ESP Chapter At-Large

ESP Chapter At-Large Member

Tequila Laramee

ESP Chapter At-Large

Tequila is beginning her fourth year as an associate educator in kindergarten at Bethune Community School.

Tequila was elected onto the board in March 2019.  She has served as her building steward for two years, done summer organizing for two years, and is a part of the organizing committee and the full service community school committee.  Tequila has worked for Minneapolis Public Schools for eight years.  In her personal time she loves to relax, travel, try new adventures and spend time with family and friends. 

Marcia Wyatt

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Dr. Marcia Wyatt graduated from Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. She completed her Master's in Education with an Emotional Behavioral Disorder Certification from Bethel College & Seminary in Saint Paul. She has received her Administrative Licensure from St. Mary's University in Minneapolis has since received her Doctorate in theology from Andersonville Seminary in Georgia.

Dr. Wyatt has been named one of the Outstanding Women in America. She has been honored several times in Who's Who in America. She is currently listed in Who's Who Among Teachers and Who's Who of American Women. Dr. Wyatt has been one of the finalists for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

She is currently a second grade teacher at Elizabeth Hall International Elementary School.  She is a member of the Leadership Team, grade level team lead, and building steward.

She is proud of her colleagues, their dedication and hard work to all students.

Her number one priority is students. 

Mary Cuff

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Teacher Chapter At-Large Member

Mary Manor

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Mary Webb-Hampton

ESP Chapter At-Large

Mary was elected to the ESP Chapter board in November 2019 and will complete the term Katrinka Zackery vacated when she was elected to the position of ESP Chapter secretary.

Rob Panning-Miller

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Teacher Chapter At-Large

Stacey Gurian-Sherman

ESP Chapter At-Large

ESP Chapter At-Large Member

Rebecca Miller

MRLF Chair

I have taught in Minneapolis for 26 years.  I have worked as an ECSE classroom teacher (Bryn Mawr), Autism teacher (Cityview) and Speech Language Clinician (Bethune and ECSE).  I have been active with MFT most of my career.  Currently, I am a building steward, a member of the legislative committee, the COPE treasurer, a member of the executive board, a delegate to the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) and a member of their COPE committee.  I like traveling, cooking and keeping backyard chickens.   

Karron Willis

ESP Chapter At-Large

ESP Chapter At-Large Member