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De'Shawn Washington

2024 Teacher of the Year is passionate about public education

De'Shawn Washington almost became an accountant, having initially chosen a career path in finance and business. But once he started working with young students as a college student, he followed a passion for teaching and public education. Now all of Massachusetts is taking notice.
Katie Monteiro

ESP of the Year

Katherine Monteiro, a proud union activist and talented educator, is the 2025 MTA Education Support Professional of the Year.
Westford Teaching Assistants

MTA PreK-12 ESP Bill of Rights is a framework for contract gains

The days of getting crumbs in new contracts have ended. Education Support Professionals are organizing and bargaining for strong contracts using the framing of the MTA PreK-12 ESP Bill of Rights.

What is Professional Teacher Status

New Member Committee

  • Hannah French, Rowe | Chair
  • Brad Burns, Lincoln | Vice Chair
  • Katie Carter, Malden | Member
  • Emelia Cooper, UMass-Amherst | Member
  • Taryn Fernacz, Worcester | Member
  • Dawna Vella, Plymouth/Carver | Member
  • Robert Williams, Holyoke | Member

 

Staff Consultant: Josh Levit, jlevit@massteacher.org
Staff Assistant: Sundee Sawtelle, ssawtelle@massteacher.org

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