Who is MTEA?
MTEA is a democratic union of more than 5,600 Milwaukee public education workers, representing teachers, paraprofessionals, safety assistants, substitutes, interpreters, nurses, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, bookkeepers, school counselors, library media specialists, school social workers, food service assistants and managers, building service helpers, delivery drivers, and children’s health assistants.
Meet our elected leaders and staff below.
MTEA Leadership
What our leaders do
We, the members of the MTEA, are the educators who work directly with the students who attend Milwaukee’s public schools. Collectively we advocate for quality public education in Milwaukee. As advocates for educators, we are advocates for all children. We are here to lead the dialog, to challenge, to support and work for change–ensuring a better future for our members and the students and families we serve.
Our focus is on helping all children and educators thrive. By supporting reform, developing strengths, gathering resources, and reaching out to the community, we promote quality public schools.
Ingrid Walker-Henry
MTEA President
Luz Hernandez
Vice President
Nicolo Onorato
Treasurer
Eric Gullickson
Secretary
Executive Board
What our Executive Board does
The MTEA Executive Board is comprised of MTEA members representing all school levels. They meet the first Wednesday of every month during the school year.
MTEA members determine the positions, the direction and activities of the union through their elected representatives. The entire membership votes on major decisions such as the election of Officers and ratification of contracts.
Elected leaders set policy. Educators who serve in the leadership positions of the MTEA are elected by the general membership. With the exception of the President and Vice President, MTEA Board members work full-time in schools. They perform their policy-making duties after school, on a voluntary basis.
The MTEA President is released from school duties on a full-time basis during the term of office to carry out MTEA’s mission.
If you would like to contact one of our leaders, please fill out the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page.
Ingrid Walker-Henry
MTEA President
Luz Hernandez
Vice President
Nicolo Onorato
Treasurer
Eric Gullickson
Secretary
Monica Lopez
Kindergarten-Primary Rep.
Shari Redel
Kindergarten-Primary Rep.
Rachel Schlueter
Kindergarten-Primary Rep.
Amanda McIlhone
Intermediate Rep.
Joseph Brusky
Intermediate Rep.
Wanda Welch
Intermediate Rep.
Shamika Johnson
Middle School Rep.
Meg Skwierawski
Middle School Rep.
John Fleissner
Senior High Rep.
Gregory Lampark
Senior High School Rep.
Dawn Tower
Senior High School Rep.
Elizabeth Kosmach
Special Education Rep.
Michelle Wright
Special Education Rep.
Adrienne Hicks
Educational Assistant President
Crystal Ealy
Educational Assistant Vice President
Michael Langyel
MTEA-Retired President
Tanita Campbell
Accountant/Bookkeeper President
Alex Brower
Substitute Teacher President
Michael Glabere
At-Large EA Rep.
Staff
The MTEA employs a full-time professional staff to implement the policies and conduct the day-to-day work of the union. MTEA staff includes Executive Director, Representational and Organizational Staff, Communications Director and Administrative Staff.
Sue Cameron
Assistant Executive Director – Central Region
Quinn Cory
Assistant Executive Director – Northwest Region
Anna Dvorak
Assistant Executive Director
Jonathan Knudson
Communications Director
Kasandra Mercado
Receptionist
Amy Mizialko
Executive Director
Rebecca Pelzek
Administrative Manager
Chris Perillo
Assistant Executive Director – Southwest Region
Kim Rohde
Support Staff/Membership
Emma Roller
Assistant Executive Director – East Region
Released Member Organizers
Ingrid Walker-Henry
MTEA President
Joe Brusky
Social Media/Membership Organizer
Tanita Campbell
ESP Released Organizer
Luz Hernandez
Teaching and Learning Organizer
Adrienne Hicks
ESP Released Organizer
Nicolo Onorato
Public Education Advocate
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