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SMEA Executive Board
SMEA's Executive Board is made up of 12 elected or appointed positions. The Executive Board coordinates the business of the association. They appoint and provide direction the Bargaining Team through the bargaining process as well as develop the annual budget for the association.
 SMEA President-Dale Pluciennik * History Teacher at San Marcos High School since 2010 *Site rep since 2013 *PAC Treasurer since 2017 *San Diego Native who grew up in Ramona and lives in Valley Center * My wife, kids and family are my number 1 * My union is an extension of my family so, number 1A |  Jay Mesker-SMEA Vice President I have been teaching in San Marcos District since 2001. I have been involved in the union from my first day here. I started as a site rep then on to Corresponding Secretary and PAC Treasurer and now I’m your Vice President. I was on the CTA State Council representing SMEA and represented San Diego County at the NEA Representative Assembly in Washington DC. It has been an honor to serve in this amazing union called SMEA. I started teaching in SMUSD at Paloma Element |  Bargaining & Grievance Chair: Damon Gidner 760 473 1727 San Elijo Elementary 2nd grade I have been teaching in SMUSD for 20 years. I have served SMEA for 19 of those years, as a site rep, corresponding secretary, vice president, and now negotiations and grievance chair. I have also served on a variety of committees throughout. I look forward to serving the teachers of SMUSD! |
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 Membership Chair-Michael Sterling I have been teaching for over thirty years and have been actively involved in SMEA for much of that time and in a variety of roles. I look forward to continue serving the members of SMEA in my capacity as membership chair. When I am not teaching or working for SMEA, I enjoy spending time with my family and my corgi Sammy. |  Elementary Rep-at-Large: Karen Ives Professional Growth Committee Kindergarten teacher at TOES my entire 20+ SMUSD career I enjoy watching students learn and helping teachers enjoy fair, safe and respectful work environments. |  Elementary Rep-at-Large: Sasha Stone I am the Performing Arts Teacher at Richland Elementary School. I come from a family of teachers and public education, equity, and community are very important to me. I am also the chair of the SMEA Community Engagement Committee, if you are interested in joining the committee please email me at smea2ndelemrep@gmail.com. Pronouns She/Her. |
 High School Rep at Large - Brandon Maze Social Studies Teacher at San Marcos High since 2015 SMEA Site Rep since 2017 Former CTA State Council Representative for SMEA It is an honor to serve the Teachers and Students of SMUSD |  Middle School Rep At Large - Rikki Kuykendall This will be my 20th year teaching, all of which is with SMUSD in the middle school mild moderate SpEd word. I have been a site rep at SMMS, SEMS and DPSK8. I loved being apart of the bargaining team and your middle school rep at large for the past couple of years. Thank you for allowing me to serve on the EBoard and help represent you all. |  Digital Media Chair-Hayley Haubner I have been teaching in San Marcos since 2017, but I was a student in the district from 1998-2011! I currently teach 3rd Grade at Richland Elementary. I am grateful to serve the wonderful teachers and students of SMUSD! |
 Treasurer-Robert Gordon SMUSD math teacher since 2013 and SMEA Treasurer since 2020 |  Recording Secretary-Dylan Connor |  Communication Chair-Sarah Meder I am in my 18th year with SMUSD; currently teaching middle school ELA and Yearbook. I am proud to support students in my classroom, and staff as Communication Chair. |
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