About | SLEA

What We Do

Our union stays active in our district and our state on a political and negotiating ground.
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School Collaboration Teams
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Collaboration is a cornerstone of successful teams. School teams meet regularly to provide input and feedback into important decisions.

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Written Agreement
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Binding our commitment in ink, a pact for shared goals.

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Union Networking
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Unite locally, amplify impact nationally: union networking fuels education's progress.
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Peer Assistance and Review (PAR)

Cultivating brilliance: mentoring new teachers sparks educational success and innovation.
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Leadership Team

Our SLEA Executive Board is comprised of 12 individuals; President, Vice President and 10 Members-At-Large elected from the Association membership. Each board member is assigned liaison schools working directly with the Association Representatives to communicate, advocate, and mediate with our members. Together they volunteer their time and talents to govern our association.

Mike Harman

mike.harman@myuea.org

SLEA President
McKinney-Vento Liaison

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Chelsie Acosta

chelsieacosta@hotmail.com

SLEA Vice President
LIAISON SCHOOLS

Nurses
PAR Consulting
Sky View Academy

James Lewis

james.lewis@myuea.org

Regional Director
Wasatch Uniserv

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Lorrie Gilbert

lorrie.gilbert@myuea.org

Office Manager
Wasatch Uniserv

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Executive Board Members

As the backbone of our union, your concerns are our utmost priority. We encourage you to connect with our dedicated executive members to address any school or district-related issues you may be facing. Our executive team stands ready to listen, support, and collaborate with you to find solutions and drive positive change. Whether it's regarding the Written Agreement, shared governance, political action concerns, professional development opportunities, or any other educational matters, our executive members are here to advocate for your needs. Together, we can create a stronger, more empowered education community. Reach out today and let your voice be heard!

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Becky Bissegger

bbissegger@hotmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Franklin Elementary
Mt. View Elementary
Newman Elementary
Wasatch Elementary

Patrick Gardner

j.patrickgardner@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

East High
Highland High
SLCSE-Bryant
Washington Elementary

Laleh Ghotbi

laleh_ghotbi@yahoo.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Dilworth Elementary
Emerson Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary
North Star Elementary

Tonya Huso

swingshortie87@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Edison Elementary
Highland Park Elementary
Indian Hills Elementary
Rose Park Elementary

Jenifer Johnson

jeniferssj@yahoo.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Speech & Hearing
Music Dept.
Clayton Middle
Uintah Elementary

Megan Maio

meganmaio@hotmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Social Workers
District Office / T & L
Open Classroom
Whittier Elementary

Ryan Mintz

ryanamintz@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Horizonte I & T
Innovations High / CTE
SLCSE - Rose Park
West High

Laura Periera

felipeandlauraperiera@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Glendale Middle
Hillside Middle
Northwest Middle

Jeremy Reynoso

jeremy07@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Backman Elementary
B Heights Elementary
Escalante Elementary
Parkview Elementary

Amanda Sutton

amandasutton907@gmail.com

LIAISON SCHOOLS

Bonneville Elementary
Ensign Elementary
Liberty Elementary
Nibley Park K-8

Brett Rydalch

rydalchb@gmail.com

UEA Board of Directors

Association Committees

Contract and Negotiations

Chair: Kristy Johnson

The Contract and Negotiations Committee (CAN) works to identify SLEA's bargaining items and to strengthen our position for negotiations, which begin in the spring. Each year, SLEA can bring three items, in addition to salaries, to negotiate with the district for our Written Agreement (WA). CAN surveys all members and works to identify members' top priorities. The CAN committee also selects the SLEA negotiations team.

Organizing and Membership

Chair: TBD

The Organizing and Membership (O&M) team gets us together to give educators a stronger voice. It is essential that we are organized, develop campaigns to address district-wide issues, and have more SLEA members and participation. Our power comes from our ability to collective communicate issues and to mobilize members. This committee works to put our words into action!
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Social Justice
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Chair: TBD

The Social Justice (SJ) committee advocates for our students with an equity lens. This committee looks at strategies to address inequities in education, as well as the broader communities in which our students live. Additionally, the SJ committee works at forming coalitions with community groups to address economic, racial, and other disparities in Salt Lake City.
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Political Education and Action

Chair: Brandon Kohler

The Political Education and Action (PEAC) team interviews Salt Lake City political candidates and makes candidate recommendations, paying special attention to Salt Lake City School Board elections. PEAC works to get SLEA/UEA-endorsed candidates elected. PEAC works with O&M to coordinate SLEA activism during the Utah legislative session. This work is essential. We know there are some in the Utah State Legislature gearing up to go after public education and educators, so we need to be organized!

Association Resources

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PAR Handbook

A Guidebook to fostering collaboration and growth for educators' success.

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Shared Governance Guide

Our compass, guiding collaboration for educational excellence.

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Written Agreement

Solidifying intent, a written agreement binds our shared aspirations together.