TOTEM Negotiations

My name is Sandy Thompson Wallace, and I am proud to be serving the membership of TOTEM Association as your President. I am in my 29th year with ASD. I have worked as a noon duty; para substitute; Special Programs Para and as an Administrative Assistant/Registrar before being elected to the TOTEM Presidency. I know how hard our TOTEM bargaining unit works, and how much they care about the students, families, and staff they serve. Recognition of the value that we bring to the district is paramount to recruiting and retaining the necessary staff that is needed. That value needs to be reflected in wages paid, healthcare and other benefits received and a safe, well-staffed work environment

Hi, I am Alicia Woods. I have been with ASD and TOTEM for 25 years. I have worked as a Parent Worker/Noon Duty, substitute para pro, and an elementary school sectary in a Title 1 school. Now, I am the Administrative Assistant at Denali Montessori and the Vice-President of TOTEM. This year will be the 2nd time I have been on the negotiation team, and I am excited to show the district that changes are needed to make ASD a great workplace.  

Hi. I am Amanda Marley. I have worked for the district for 14 years. My current position is a paraprofessional educator for Preschool at Williwaw Elementary. I have lived in Anchorage for almost 30 years. I am serving my second year serving on the Board as a member-at-large instructional. This will be my second time as a negotiator for your TOTEM contract. When not volunteering my time with TOTEM, you’ll find me out on the trails or traveling. 

Hello! My name is Richara Binion and I’m a product of the Anchorage School District. I've worked for the district for the past 20 years and currently work as a paraprofessional in the SBBS Program at Kasuun Elementary. This is my first time as a member of the negotiation team for TOTEM. When not working or volunteering at school, you can find me attending Special Olympic events, spending time with family and friends or reading a good book.

My name is Diane Johnson. I have been a member of the TOTEM union since 1999.  I began working as a noon duty for the Anchorage School District in 1997. Over the past 25 years I have been at 4 different schools.  I’ve worked as a noon duty, special needs paraprofessional, an elementary administrative assistant and I am currently the Activities AA at West High School. I am proud to be part of the TOTEM Contract Negotiations Team. I feel having worked at both elementary and high school, in various positions that I will bring a broad perspective to the bargaining table, and I am looking forward to the challenge.

Hello, my name is Leah Parks. I have been an ELL Tutor with the Anchorage School District for the past 10 years. Prior to that I have been a Special Education Para, Kindergarten Para and have subbed in the office as well as been a Crossing Guard and Noon Duty. I have 20 collective years with the District and look forward to many more. I am excited to be a part of the wonderful negotiating team working hard for our TOTEM Contract. 

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