About the Boston Teachers Union
The Boston Teachers Union proudly represents more than 10,000 teachers and other professionals including school nurses, psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers.
Together, we advocate for the interests of students, parents and education professionals throughout the Boston Public Schools and beyond. We support investment in public education to ensure a stronger future for our students and our city. As a union of educators, we are part of a movement that seeks to improve the quality of life for all working people. We are united against all forms of prejudice and bigotry that would seek to devalue the lives or liberties of our students, families or colleagues.
Union Membership
Being a member of the Boston Teachers Union affords you representation in all matters related to work, a competitive wage scale, professional development opportunities, access to a Health and Welfare Plan, and much more. Our union works with the community to ensure our schools are the best as they can be, promote the strengthening of public education, and ensure adequate funding to support improvements in public education. We are also proud to work through COPE (the Committee on Political Education) to elect pro-public education, pro-union candidates.
Officers and Staff
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Jessica Tang
President
Erik Berg
Executive Vice-President
President
Karen Cross
Secretary-Treasurer
Lea-Antoinette Serena
Elementary Field Rep.
Caren Carew
Secondary Field Rep.
Colleen Hart
Paraprofessional/ Substitute/
ABA Field Rep.
Jennifer Doe
Field Rep, City on a Hill School
Paul Tritter
Director of Professional Learning
Johnny McInnis
Political Director
Katie DeLaRosa
Inclusive Education Liaison
Brenda Chaney
Parent and Community Liaison
Natalia Cuadra-Saez
Director of Organizing
Erica Kouka
Organizer
Katina McClain
Organizer
Brendan Deady
Communications Assistant
Marilyn Marion
Chairman, RTC
Roslyn Avant
Vice Chair, RTC
Joan Devlin
Secretary, RTC
Mae Bishop
Treasurer, RTC
Natasha Moore
Admin Assistant
Michelle Frank
Admin Assistant
Kendall Mosley
Admin Assistant
2023 Election Results
BTU Officers, Executive Board, Para Council and Delegates
President: Jessica Tang (BTU Office/Young Achievers K-8)
Executive Vice President: Erik Berg (Philbrick Elementary School)
Secretary Treasurer: Karen Cross (Murphy School)
Political Director: Johnny R. McInnis (BTU School)
Elementary Field Representative: Lea Serena (Mather)
Secondary Field Representative: Caren Carew (King/BTU)
Paraprofessional/Substitute Field Representative: Colleen Hart (Murphy)