Heather Schulz is a middle school science teacher in Lakeview Public Schools in St. Clair Shores, currently in her 29th year in the classroom. She has been an active union leader for the majority of her career, dedicating her time and voice to advancing the profession and supporting her colleagues. Heather currently serves as President […]

Aaron Eling serves as MEA Secretary-Treasurer and is seeking re-election. In this role, he has worked to modernize financial systems, strengthen transparency, and expand support for local leaders across the state. Aaron represents MEA on the Michigan Climate Jobs Coalition and serves on the Statewide AI Steering Committee. He is a participant in the Advanced […]

Bob Callender has dedicated his career to strengthening public education, advancing union activism, and delivering meaningful results for his local membership. He has worked for Warren Consolidated Schools for twenty-six years and has served as President of the Warren Education Association for the past ten years. Bob holds a Master of Public Administration from the […]

Chandra Madafferi has proudly served as MEA President & CEO for the past three years and began her membership at Central Michigan University as a student member more than twenty-five years ago. Elected MEA vice president in 2017, she has held leadership roles at the local, regional, and state levels. She earned a master’s degree […]

After nearly two decades as a teacher, Brett Smith left his fifth-grade classroom in Linden in 2017 for a new challenge as an MEA officer. Nine years later, he leaves office as MEA vice president this summer proud of the relationships and accomplishments that marked his tenure. “Interacting with members, leaders and staff from MEA, [...]

ICYMI: Member lives Olympic dream MEA member Jake Davis, a chemistry teacher at Lincoln Park High School, achieved a long-held Olympic dream in February — but he didn’t compete at the Games in Milan. He officiated. “It’s been a long process, a lot of commitment and sacrifices to be at the top for sure,” he […]