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The Duluth Federation of Teachers represent Teachers, Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, school Nurses  for the Duluth Public School ISD 709, helping to organize our educators to do their jobs the best they can by protecting their rights to collectively bargain for fair wages, benefits and pensions, safe workplaces, and a host of other work-related benefits. Our members are dedicated to providing the best education to their students. DFT 692 is dedicated to helping our members stand together to be the best teachers they can be.

Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Federation of Teachers:

Ethan Fisher, President, Term 2023 – 2025
639 Central Entrance
Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Who is my building steward?
SCHOOL BUILDING BUILDING STEWARD (S)
Arrowhead Academy Edwinae Bangsund
Barnes Head Start Becky Gamache
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Chester Creek Academy                          Karen Adams
Congdon Park Elementary

Bonnie Boyhtari 

Melissa Kelly

Cindy Miller

Denfeld High School

Adair Ballavance

Ed Lewis 

(DFT Executive Board, term 2023 – 2025)

Carl Soderberg

East High School

Greg Jones

(DFT Executive Board, term 2022 – 2024)

Catherine Nachbar

(DFT Executive Board, Secretary, term 2022 – 2024)

Homecroft Elementary

Sarah Sandberg

Angela Watters 

Lakewood Elementary Pam Foster
Laura MacArthur School

Allison Hoffbauer 

Linda Pelto

Lester Park Elementary

Cindy Jamar

(DFT Executive Board, term 2023 – 2025)

Amy Kass

Kell Mulliner

Lowell Elementary

Kelsey Holt 

Christy Unger

Lincoln Park Middle School

Bill Benson

Mary Lovold

Tory Rock 

(DFT Executive Board, term 2022 – 2024)   

Becky Starks

Nicole Steinsberger  

Merritt Creek Academy

Carol Dahl

Amanda Pechek

Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Jim Olson

(DFT Executive Board, term 2023 – 2025)

Ordean East Middle School

Deb Hannu

Kristen Paschen

Stephen Sandberg 

Julie Teichroew

Piedmont Elementary

Amy Bodin

Lynn Thompson 

(DFT Executive Board, term 2022 – 2024)

Stowe Elementary Megan Johnson
ALC/AEO

Kim Franckowiak

Joe Schingen

Chris Vold

Michael Zwak

(DFT Executive Board, Treasurer, term 2022 – 2024)

Rockridge Academy Lisa Post
Early Childhood SpEd Group Jennifer Loumala

Where can I find the Duluth Public School’s seniority list?

You can find the seniority list for the Duluth Public Schools on on the Duluth Public Schools website “Apply Now”. 

Duluth Public Schools Seniority List

Where can I find information on teachers contracts?

You can find more information on teachers contracts on the Duluth Public Schools website “Apply Now”. 

Duluth Public Schools Contract Information

Where can I find information on applying for ISD 709 jobs?

You can find more information on application on the Duluth Public Schools website “Apply Now”. 

Duluth Public Schools “Apply Now”Information

News: Election (05.19.23)

From the DFT Election Committee – The DTF elected positions are as follows: 

President: Ethan Fisher (term 2023 – 2025)

Vice Presidents: 

Cindy Jamar (term 2023 – 2025), Jim Olson (term 2023 – 2025), and Ed Lewis (term 2023 – 2025)

Congratulations.

-DFT Election Committee

Leadership
Ethan Fisher

(Active Term 2023 – 2025)

elected by membership 2023

President (Term 2021 – 2023)
Mike Zwak

(Active Term 2022-2024)

elected by membership 2022

Treasurer (Term 2022 – 2024)
Catherine Nachbar

(Active Term 2022-2024)

elected by membership 2022

Secretary (Term 2022 – 2024)
Cindy Jamar

(Active Term 2023 – 2025)

elected by membership 2023

Vice President (Term 2023 – 2025)
Ed Lewis

(Active Term 2023 – 2025)

elected by membership 2023

Vice President (Term 2023 – 2025)
Jim Olson

(Active Term 2023 – 2025)

elected by membership 2023

Vice President (Term 2023 – 2025)
Tory Rock

(Active Term 2022-2024)

elected by membership 2022

Vice President (Term 2022 – 2024)
Lynn Thompson

(Active Term 2022-2024)

elected by membership 2022

Vice President (Term 2022 – 2024)
Greg Jones

(Active Term 2022-2024)

elected by membership 2022

Vice President (Term 2022 – 2024)

Contact

Phone: 218.722.1735

Email: melinda.thibault@edmn.org

Address

639 East Central Entrance
Duluth, Minnesota
55811

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