Candidates for TAAAC Secretary-Treasurer
Will Johnson
I am running for Secretary-Treasurer of TAAAC because strong unions are built by organized members not just elected leaders. As Secretary-Treasurer, I will endeavor to build a union where educators and school staff are connected, engaged, and ready to act together. I want our resources focused on building power in every school and worksite, supporting organizing, developing leaders, and turning participation into collective action. When members move together, our union moves forward with purpose and strength. Empowering U! means organizing, uplifting, and strengthening our union—together.
Candidates for Board of Directors
Maryalice Davis
I am a proud veteran educator in AACPS, and honored to be on the Board of Directors. Through TAAAC I have been honored to represent our educators and students at the local and national levels: I hope to continue! Empowering U! Means organizing, uplifting, and strengthening our union - together!
Deanna Edmunds
As Director, I would support members in organizing their buildings to affect change at the school, county, and state level. I believe every member has something to bring to the fight and every voice needs to be heard. Empowering U! means organizing, uplifting, and strengthening our union--together.
Benjamin Guidot
I’m a high school social studies teacher who joined AACPS and TAAAC 2.5 years ago. I’m running for Director to strengthen our collective voice, fight for fair workloads and pay, and ensure every educator feels respected, supported, and heard.
Joy Reider Simpson
Jennifer Sell
Jennifer Sell (she/her) teaches Science at Annapolis Middle School, is the co-lead for the TAAAC Member Organizing Committee, a member of the TAAAC Racial Social Justice Committee, and is a racial justice activist/organizer in Anne Arundel County. She is also a mentor for the MSEA Women’s Leadership Program.
Samira Tañedo
I’m honored to be running for the Board of Directors with the Empowering U! Slate. I believe in our members — in our voice, our strength, and the power we hold when we stand united.
Sarah Weller-Bentivegna
I am a Special Education Resource Teacher with 24 years of experience in AACPS. I have previously served our teachers as a TAAAC Building Representative, Board of Directors member, and on the Negotiating Committee. I am looking forward to advocating for our professional rights once again.
