ALCOSTA WHO Awards (We Honor Ours)

AEA's WHO Award goes to... Matthew Giles!

During the school day, Matthew Giles is a psychologist who offers courage, hope and joy to students, families and education workers. After school (and before) he is AEA’s vice-president and DJ. Matthew’s work diversifies and integrates our expertise and perspective, and his music makes everything more fun!

Nominations:

Ron Parodi for excellent ongoing organizing for AEA- especially in support of Measure E

Matthew Giles for dedication to increasing understanding among members and protecting the working conditions of school psychologists

Kelsey Ahern for diligent supportive representation of our CDC and SLP members

Judy Ganley for perseverance and brilliance around improving communication and working conditions

Chris Holmes and Andrea Szeto for teamwork around informing us of the context in which we are bargaining and working

Jim Miller, Veronica Rylander, Suzanne Motley and Karen Cheung for bargaining so carefully and bravely during challenging times

Lyndsey Schlax for creativity, skill and generosity around developing AEA's  social media presence

Veronica Rylander for being interested and involved in so much work on behalf of members and students

AEA honors the memory and work of Maggie Simpson Adams, EJSH art teacher:

sites and faculty groups and their reps