The PFT is the exclusive representative of the certificated staff of the Poway Unified School District, with a membership of over 1600 district teachers.
PFT is affiliated with the California Federation of Teachers, the American Federation of Teachers, and the American Federation of Labor -Congress of Industrial Organizations.
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Having a strong network of tiered support allows us to ensure our (over 1600) Members receive accurate information in a timely manner.
1. Members should always start with their PFT Site Rep when they have questions about the contract/bargaining agreement.
2. If your Site PFT Rep is unable to answer your question, feel free to reach out to the Vice President for your level/program below:
· Elementary VP: Stephanie Martin, smartin@powayteachers.org
· Middle School VP: Greg Strachan, gstrachan@powayteachers.org
· High School VP: Tore Blichfeldt, tblichfeldt@powayteachers.org
· Special Education VP: Nicole Stowell, nstowell@powayteachers.org
3. If you are a PFT Member with questions about Rep Council Minutes or Top 3 Communications, please contact Julie Garcia jgarcia@powayteachers.org
4. If you have membership questions, please contact Becky Kealy bkealy@powayteachers.org
5. If you have questions about our optional Committee on Political Education (COPE), please contact our COPE Secretary (currently vacant); contact Michelle Derksen mderksen@powayteachers.org
6. For questions about the PFT budget, contact Michelle Derksen mderksen@powayteachers.org
7. If you have questions regarding maternity leave, please contact Stephanie Martin smartin@powayteachers.org
8. If you are facing potential discipline or are asked to meet with your administrator on an issue that could negatively impact your evaluation, please contact PFT Staff.
· Director: Patrick Keough (pkeough@powayteachers.org) PFT Office
· Director: Crystal Ochoa (cochoa@powayteachers.org) PFT Office
· President : Kelly Logan Powell (klogan@powayteachers.org) PFT Office
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Address:
Poway Federation of Teachers, Local 2357
13475 Danielson Street, Suite 190
Poway, CA 92064
Phone: (858) 674-2800
