Gilroy Teachers Association
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GTA Executive Board
I am a GUSD graduate, Gilroy High School English teacher, and proud GTA secretary. I decided to become involved in the GTA leadership team because I believe in the power of organized labor and collective action to make positive change and I have seen firsthand what we can accomplish when we work together.
CAITLIN MADOLORA
PRESIDENT
As part of GTA exec team, I plan to keep GTA united, facilitating the ease of access to our resources for unit members. It is one of my many duties to continue organizing with the collaboration of union members in an effort to share successful ideas. It is my hope to encourage sustained engagement within our organization to enhance recruitment of our teachers and continued participation
CYNTHIA GONZALEZ
VICE-PRESIDENT
SUSANNA LEE
SECRETARY
ABE HILARIO
TREASURER
I teach 6th grade math and science at ASMS. I am a proud member of GTA because of our strong commitment to ensure a fair and equitable working environment for teachers, students, and overall school community.
Negotiations Team
I teach science at Gilroy High School. I am proud to be a part of GTA because we work to improve working conditions for educators, which directly affects students. Being a part of GTA has helped my students, my colleagues, and community and ultimately, make things better for everyone.
JANET LEE (She/Her)
LEAD NEGOTIATOR
I am the Literacy Facilitator at Eliot Elementary. I am proud to be a part of GTA because of the strength, unity, and voice it affords to educators on behalf of the communities we serve. Being a part of GTA creates a sense of belonging that allows us to provide safe and equitable work and learning environments for the growth and success of our students.
REILLY McBRIDE
NEGOTIATOR
I am a School Counselor at Ascencion Solorsano Middle School. I am honored to have an opportunity to learn from our brilliant colleagues. I believe in GTA and its values as we have seen how successful they have been in providing support and community for all educators! I am dedicated to serve, listen and contribute to this amazing team.
FRANCISCA GARCIA (She/Her)
NEGOTIATOR
I teach Social Studies at Mt. Madonna High School and am a proud GTA member. Over the years I have seen GTA consistently improve the lives and working conditions of our unit members and students. I encourage all GTA members to learn their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and become an active and informed member within OUR association.
ERIC DAVIS
NEGOTIATOR
I teach 4th Grade Dual Immersion at Rod Kelley. I am proud to be a part of GTA and to represent our strong membership. I have seen firsthand how our voices can be heard when we come together to improve the working conditions of our members and how that directly impacts our students and community.
HALEY SALDANA
NEGOTIATOR
Site Representatives 2023-24
Ascencion Solorsano Middle School
Laura Schneider
Brownell Middle School
Monica Pirozolli
Barbara Kalman
Christopher High School
Nicole Bylsma
Susanna Lee
Andrew Williams
Regina Wilson
Ricky Thompson
Sonya Morley
Eliot Elementary
Carol Juneau
Reilly McBride
El Roble Elementary
Jacinto Arias
Norma Olivares
Gilroy Early College Academy
Ishrat Khatoon
Gilroy High School
Bria DeLorenzo
Frederico Saldana
Vicente Ramirez
Allyah Perez
William Chavez
Glen View Elementary
Tim Cully
Janel Gonzalez
Las Animas Elementary
Ivory Trams
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Christine Hart
Melissa Wadsworth
Mt. Madonna High School
Ackard Allison
Preschool
Nancy Fernandez-Lara
Rod Kelley Elementary
Azucena Quinonez
Haley Saldana
Rucker Elementary
Tracy Johnson
South Valley Middle School
GTA Grievance Coordinator
Christine Hart