Bio Sketches and Names were printed exactly as they were submitted. Candidates are listed below alphabetically.
Bio sketches for HCEA Officer were limited to 100 words. Board of Director, MSEA, and NEA Delegate were limited to 55 words.
Voting begins online on January 29th and closes February 16th.
Please visit the MSEA election webpage for more information on the candidates for MSEA and NEA positions.
HCEA Secretary & Delegate to the MSEA Assembly: 1 (one) seat- a one-year term (March 1, 2024 -July 31, 2025)
John Wallace
I have been an educator and organizer for 20+ years. Howard County native and resident. Son of an educator. I’ve represented educators and state employees as a union staffer (MD and NM) through organizing, contract enforcement, negotiations, arbitrations, impasse, representation, and through the legislative process. I’m a building rep at Wilde Lake High School, where I have served for 6 years. I am Co-Chair of the organizing committee, lobbied both legislative nights in 2023 and attended the NEA organizing institute last summer. My priority is to serve, empower, organize, energize and obtain the resources for educators and students. Click here to view for John’s flyer.
HCEA Board of Directors & Delegate to MSEA Rep Assemblies: 5 (five) seats- each a two year term (2024-2026)
Alison Daniels
Alison Daniels is currently an English Teacher at Long Reach HS. She currently holds a seat on the HCEA Board of Directors. As a member, Alison has been a Building Rep, handed out Apple Ballots, participated in a variety of organizing activities, and served the Negotiations Committee as both a member and Certificated Chair.
Leirdre Galloway
Please Re-elect Leirdre’ Galloway. I Love working as a Board Member and Delegate! I humbly ask for your vote.Committed to creating and advocating plans that uplift our long-term interests,building union participation, equity, caring/involving/working/uplifting/knocking on doors/apple ballot union work,you have MY ENERGY/ADVOCACY. Wellness for us,recruiting,ESP retention,writing NEA Resolutions. Please RE-Elect L Galloway to continue the work.
Casey Retterer
Currently serving on the Board of Directors. Co-chair of the Membership Committee. Active member of the Government Relations and Organizing Committees. 16-year HCEA member and science teacher at Oakland Mills High School. Committed to advocating for all of our staff and students and doing the work. Looking to continue to serve HCEA and its members.
Steven Satterfield
After 29 years as an educator; I started as a paraprofessional. As a certificated teacher I’ve taught special education (6:1:1), Gen. Ed. 1st, 4th, & 5th, secondary English teacher, building AP, Dir. of Special Education & Coordinator of Special Education. My spouse and I adopted 3 children and were foster parents.
Q Smith-Green
An Educator for 25+ years all served in Howard County Public Schools. Currently working at Howard County‘s Alternative School; Homewood. Chair of Howard County’s Minority Affairs Committee. Member of 2021-2022 Minority Leadership Cohort. Member of MSEA’s Educator of Color task force. Committed to changing the systemic practices that exclude educators of color from leadership opportunities.
HCEA Delegate to the MSEA Rep Assembly: Ocean City, MD 2024 (17 funded seats)
Georgette Allsup
I am a graduate of the University of the West Indies and Grand Canyon University and having been working in the Howard County Public Schools as a Special Educator for 2 + years and over a decade in the classroom overall. I recently found a new interest in the work of NEA
Charles Boling
Howard County Teacher 20 years Towson University, E.Ed 2016, Frostburg State BS, 2004, M.Ed 2006, McDaniel College Certificate of Admin 2020 We need more active and passionate leaders in education. We need people willing to voice concerns and communicate back to our teachers in the work place.
Matt Braddock
Math teacher of 11 years. HCEA building representative and organizing committee member. Attended the 2023 MSEA Summer Leadership Conference. Firm believer in equity, inclusivity, and workers’ rights.
Kim Carey
I have been an educator for more than 25 years, a representative at Forest Ridge for the last 4 years, and 3 years as a delegate in Ocean City. It is an honor to serve.
Edmund Chrzanowski
As a 22 year teacher, it was my pleasure to represent HCEA this past year and I would be honored to do it again this year. Thank you for your support!
Katherine Chrzanowski
I am so happy to have represented HCEA at this year’s convention. As a 21 year teacher, I would be honored to do it again this year. Thank you for allowing me to represent you again this coming year.
Arnita Clemons
I have worked as an ESP in Howard County for 18 years. I have had the pleasure of serving as HCEA Representative. Which allows me to listen to my colleagues’ concerns professionally and confidentially. As a delegate, I would be able to use my knowledge and skills in a broader sense.
Jessica Contreras
My name is Jessica Contreras. I am a social worker and have been working in our schools since 2022. I have a strong interest in learning more about MSEA and NEA and ways by which I can contribute. I am passionate about our work and look forward to the opportunity to connect.
Daniel Cortes
Vote for me as your MSEA and NEA delegate to amplify your concerns. I’m dedicated to advocating for fair policies, better resources, and a positive work environment. With a commitment to your needs, I strive to be a strong voice for educators, ensuring our collective interests are well-represented within the Maryland State Education Association.
Rachel Cosden
Sonia D’Urbano
Being an active Education Support Professional it is in our best interest to be represented at MSEA/NEA Assemblies. Being a Representative for the Association, this gives me an opportunity to learn and bring back information to our members. Currently I serve as Organizing Committee co-Chair and a member of the MSEA ESP Committee and YRO.
Brian Donoughe
I am a dedicated educator, committed to empowering teachers and promoting public education. I’ve always been passionate about advocating for teachers’ rights, fair working conditions, and students’ well-being. I have many years of experience in organizing and leading. I’m eager to represent educators at NEA and MSEA Conventions, ensuring voices are heard and valued.
Sheila Ebron
I believe that it is our job as educators, to advocate for students and colleagues. The opportunity to continue, to advocate and serve, brings a voice to the issues we all face everyday. I would appreciate your vote.
Leirdre Galloway
Please Re-elect Leirdre’ Galloway. I Love working as a Board Member and Delegate! I humbly ask for your vote.Committed to creating and advocating plans that uplift our long-term interests,building union participation, equity, caring/involving/working/uplifting/knocking on doors/apple ballot union work,you have MY ENERGY/ADVOCACY. Wellness for us,recruiting,ESP retention,writing NEA Resolutions. Please RE-Elect L Galloway to continue the work.
Elizabeth Greer
I would be honored to represent again this year. I have been your voice for many years and have brought lots back to share with each and everyone of you. Please elect me to be your voice again this year. Thank you in advance
Lauri Hornicek
I have served HCEA in a variety of roles: Board member, Membership chair, Ethics Committee member, Bylaw chair, and Negotiations chair. Currently, I am a member of the Representative Council and Bylaw co-chair. I would like the opportunity to represent HCEA at both the MSEA and NEA conventions. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Keishanna Hunt Brown
With my special educator experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have a proven track record of building relationships, having courageous conversations, and advocating for students and colleagues. I am active in the community and national, state, and local levels of our Association. I ask for your vote to be your voice.
Danielle King-Beard
I would love to represent you again , at our State and National conventions next year. As an educator of 20+ years, related arts teacher, and with numerous connections around the state and country, I feel like I bring a lot of info to the table. Thank you for your vote.
Rebecca Otte
HCEA Director since 2020, running for my third term. I’m currently our Government Relations Committee chair and have been leading it since 2018. Former building rep for Fulton Elementary. I’m a 5th grade teacher in my 23rd year of teaching.
Steven Parker
I am new to HCPSS and would enjoy the opportunity to get more involved and support HCEA. I have been to the NEA convention in the past when I worked in Virginia and would love to represent HCEA.
Christina Rosendorf
I have been a science teacher at Mount Hebron High School for 24 years. I have been the building rep at MHHS for 9 years. I am active in HCEA but have never been a delegate to a convention. I would love to represent HCEA and all HCPSS staff in Ocean City and Philadelphia.
Anna Rowe
My name is Anna Rowe, and I am a second-year teacher, former special education paraprofessional, and building representative. I am committed to empowering unions for economic justice and fighting for fully funded, equitable public education. As Delegate, I will represent and amplify the diverse voices and needs of HCEA members. Thank you for your consideration.
Maxine Salah
I have been your voice for 24 years and I would love to continue. As a building Rep for many years I’ve listened to you and try to help you and support the association and honor your requests! I’ve been going to the NEA and MSEA conventions for years. Thanks for your vote!
Steven Satterfield
After 29 years as an educator; I started as a paraprofessional. As a certificated teacher I’ve taught special education (6:1:1), Gen. Ed. 1st, 4th, & 5th, secondary English teacher, building AP, Dir. of Special Education & Coordinator of Special Education. My spouse and I adopted 3 children and were foster parents
Melissa Schmitt
I am an elementary school teacher and currently serve my staff as an HCEA representative. Last summer, I attended my first NEA RA and loved the opportunity to be a voice for my local colleagues as a delegate. I want to continue serving my work community in this capacity.
Q Smith-Green
An Educator for 25+ years all served in Howard County Public Schools. Currently working at Howard County‘s Alternative School; Homewood. Chair of Howard County’s Minority Affairs Committee. Member of 2021-2022 Minority Leadership Cohort. Member of MSEA’s Educator of Color task force. Committed to changing the systemic practices that exclude educators of color from leadership opportunities.
John Wallace
I’m a building rep at Wilde Lake High School, where I have served for 6 years. I am Co-Chair of the organizing committee, lobbied both legislative nights in 2023 and attended the NEA organizing institute last summer. My priority is to serve, empower, organize, energize and obtain the resources for educators and students.
Cindy Waugh
As a dedicated and passionate member, I believe it’s crucial to advocate for the rights and well being of our membership. I have consistently shown my commitment through participation in meetings and committees, supporting my colleagues in times of need. I will strive to represent you effectively and ensure that your voices are heard.
Odessa Windear
I am in my 10th year of teaching. I am in my 2nd year of teaching with HCPSS. I am a special education teacher with 8th grade ELA. I hold my APC and received my undergraduate degree and two masters degress. I would like to repesent and attend as a Delegate to NEA and MSEA.
HCEA Delegate to the NEA Convention: Philadelphia, PA July 3-7 2024 (13 funded seats)
Georgette Allsup
I am a graduate of the University of the West Indies and Grand Canyon University and having been working in the Howard County Public Schools as a Special Educator for 2 + years and over a decade in the classroom overall. I recently found a new interest in the work of NEA
Chidinma Amaramiro
My name is Chidinma Amaramiro, I am a student assistant. This year is My second year at Jeffers Hill Elementary, last year I was a TE. I am thankful to be a member of the HCEA. I nominate Myself because I want to know more about the organization and also to make an impact.
Arnita Clemons
I have worked as an ESP in Howard County for 18 years. I have had the pleasure of serving as HCEA Representative. Which allows me to listen to my colleagues’ concerns professionally and confidentially. As a delegate, I would be able to use my knowledge and skills in a broader sense.
JESSICA CONTRERAS
My name is Jessica Contreras. I am a social worker and have been working in our schools since 2022. I have a strong interest in learning more about MSEA and NEA and ways by which I can contribute. I am passionate about our work and look forward to the opportunity to connect.
DANIEL CORTES
Vote for me as your MSEA and NEA delegate to amplify your concerns. I’m dedicated to advocating for fair policies, better resources, and a positive work environment. With a commitment to your needs, I strive to be a strong voice for educators, ensuring our collective interests are well-represented within the Maryland State Education Association.
Hillary Curtis
SONIA D’URBANO
Being an active Education Support Professional it is in our best interest to be represented at MSEA/NEA Assemblies. Being a Representative for the Association, this gives me an opportunity to learn and bring back information to our members. Currently I serve as Organizing Committee co-Chair and a member of the MSEA ESP Committee and YRO.
BRIAN DONOUGHE
I am a dedicated educator, committed to empowering teachers and promoting public education. I’ve always been passionate about advocating for teachers’ rights, fair working conditions, and students’ well-being. I have many years of experience in organizing and leading. I’m eager to represent educators at NEA and MSEA Conventions, ensuring voices are heard and valued.
SHEILA EBRON
I believe that it is our job as educators, to advocate for students and colleagues. The opportunity to continue, to advocate and serve, brings a voice to the issues we all face everyday. I would appreciate your vote.
LEIRDRE GALLOWAY
Please Re-elect Leirdre’ Galloway. I Love working as a Board Member and Delegate! I humbly ask for your vote.Committed to creating and advocating plans that uplift our long-term interests,building union participation, equity, caring/involving/working/uplifting/knocking on doors/apple ballot union work,you have MY ENERGY/ADVOCACY. Wellness for us,recruiting,ESP retention,writing NEA Resolutions. Please RE-Elect L Galloway to continue the work.
Sarai Gray
ELIZABETH GREER
I would be honored to represent again this year. I have been your voice for many years and have brought lots back to share with each and everyone of you. Please elect me to be your voice again this year. Thank you in advance
LAURI HORNICEK
I have served HCEA in a variety of roles: Board member, Membership chair, Ethics Committee member, Bylaw chair, and Negotiations chair. Currently, I am a member of the Representative Council and Bylaw co-chair. I would like the opportunity to represent HCEA at both the MSEA and NEA conventions. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
KEISHANNA HUNT BROWN
With my special educator experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have a proven track record of building relationships, having courageous conversations, and advocating for students and colleagues. I am active in the community and national, state, and local levels of our Association. I ask for your vote to be your voice.
DANIELLE KING-BEARD
I would love to represent you again , at our State and National conventions next year. As an educator of 20+ years, related arts teacher, and with numerous connections around the state and country, I feel like I bring a lot of info to the table. Thank you for your vote.
Katie MacLaughlin
For years, I’ve advocated for the members in my building, local and community. I want to be a representative for my state at the NEA convention. The united force of thousands of educators means strong, unified action for our organization. Let me be a voice for you at NEA. Thank you!
Rebecca Otte
HCEA Director since 2020, running for my third term. I’m currently our Government Relations Committee chair and have been leading it since 2018. Former building rep for Fulton Elementary. I’m a 5th grade teacher in my 23rd year of teaching.
Steven Parker
I am new to HCPSS and would enjoy the opportunity to get more involved and support HCEA. I have been to the NEA convention in the past when I worked in Virginia and would love to represent HCEA.
Christina Rosendorf
I have been a science teacher at Mount Hebron High School for 24 years. I have been the building rep at MHHS for 9 years. I am active in HCEA but have never been a delegate to a convention. I would love to represent HCEA and all HCPSS staff in Ocean City and Philadelphia.
Anna Rowe
My name is Anna Rowe, and I am a second-year teacher, former special education paraprofessional, and building representative. I am committed to empowering unions for economic justice and fighting for fully funded, equitable public education. As Delegate, I will represent and amplify the diverse voices and needs of HCEA members. Thank you for your consideration.
Maxine Salah
I have been your voice for 24 years and I would love to continue. As a building Rep for many years I’ve listened to you and try to help you and support the association and honor your requests! I’ve been going to the NEA and MSEA conventions for years. Thanks for your vote!
Steven Satterfield
After 29 years as an educator; I started as a paraprofessional. As a certificated teacher I’ve taught special education (6:1:1), Gen. Ed. 1st, 4th, & 5th, secondary English teacher, building AP, Dir. of Special Education & Coordinator of Special Education. My spouse and I adopted 3 children and were foster parents
Melissa Schmitt
I am an elementary school teacher and currently serve my staff as an HCEA representative. Last summer, I attended my first NEA RA and loved the opportunity to be a voice for my local colleagues as a delegate. I want to continue serving my work community in this capacity.
Q Smith-Green
An Educator for 25+ years all served in Howard County Public Schools. Currently working at Howard County‘s Alternative School; Homewood. Chair of Howard County’s Minority Affairs Committee. Member of 2021-2022 Minority Leadership Cohort. Member of MSEA’s Educator of Color task force. Committed to changing the systemic practices that exclude educators of color from leadership opportunities.
Anisha Thompson
Anisha Thompson is a creative and energetic student achievement liaison with the Black Student Achievement program. She is currently assigned to Howard high school and is entering her sixth year with HCPSS. As an educational support professional, she understands the impact that this supportive position has to the community.
John Wallace
I’m a building rep at Wilde Lake High School, where I have served for 6 years. I am Co-Chair of the organizing committee, lobbied both legislative nights in 2023 and attended the NEA organizing institute last summer. My priority is to serve, empower, organize, energize and obtain the resources for educators and students.
Cindy Waugh
As a dedicated and passionate member, I believe it’s crucial to advocate for the rights and well being of our membership. I have consistently shown my commitment through participation in meetings and committees, supporting my colleagues in times of need. I will strive to represent you effectively and ensure that your voices are heard.
Jennifer Wilson
I am a member of the HCEA Board of Directors and am dedicated to the service of our members so that they are able to be successful in their positions and service the students of HCPSS. I encourage members to advocate for themselves so they are able to have a healthy work-life balance.
Odessa Windear
I am in my 10th year of teaching. I am in my 2nd year of teaching with HCPSS. I am a special education teacher with 8th grade ELA. I hold my APC and received my undergraduate degree and two masters degrees. I would like to represent and attend as a Delegate to NEA and MSEA.
