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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 2021 – 2023
639 Central Entrance
Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Who is my building steward?
SCHOOL BUILDING BUILDING STEWARD (S)
Arrowhead Academy Amanda Pecheck 
Barnes Head Start ** Becky Gamache (336-8815 x 3017)
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Chester Creek Academy                          Karen Adams (216-8331, school)
Congdon Park Elementary

Bonnie Boyhtari

Melissa Kelly

**Joan MacDonnell 

**Cindy Miller

Denfeld High School

Adair Ballavance

Ed Lewis (DFT Executive Board, term 2021 – 2023)

East High School

Greg Jones (DFT Executive Board, term 2020 – 2022) (336-8845 x 1220)

** Laurie Kovacovic

** Catherine Nachbar (DFT Executive Board, Secretary, term 2022 – 2024)(336-8845 x  2330) 

Homecroft Elementary Brenda Antonich
Lakewood Elementary

** Justin Chumich

Katie Stresow (336-8870 x 2598)

Laura MacArthur School

Shane Johnson (336-8900 x 3133)

** Linda Pelto (336-8900 x 3077)

Lester Park Elementary

** Cindy Jamar (DFT Executive Board, term 2021 – 2023)

**Kell Mulliner

Jodi Stacken (336-8875 x 2697)

Lowell Elementary

Amy Larson

Kristy Zwak

Lincoln Park Middle School

** Bill Benson

** Dean Herold

Katie Britton (DFT Executive Board, term 2020 – 2022)

Mary Lovald

Tory Rock

Merritt Creek Academy

** Carol Dahl

Jim Jubenville (625-2689)

Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Heather Andrys (336-8860)

** Jim Olson (DFT Executive Board, term 2021 – 2023)

Ordean East Middle School

Pam Nelson

Carl Soderberg

Glenn Tracey 

Piedmont Elementary

Kathy Akervik (336-8950 x 2749)

Lynn Thompson

Stowe Elementary

Megan Johnson

**Lorraine Mitchell

ALC/AEO

**Hamilton Smith

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

Rockridge Academy **Lisa Post
Early Childhood SpEd Group **Jennifer Loumala
** Political Response Team Members

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. 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.  Duluth Public Schools Contract Information

Leadership
Ethan Fisher

(Active Term 2021 – 2023)

elected by membership 2021

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 2021-2023)

elected by membership 2021

Vice President (Term 2021 – 2023)
Ed Lewis

(Active Term 2021-2023)

elected by membership 2021

Vice President (Term 2021 – 2023)
Jim Olson

(Active Term 2021-2023)

elected by membership 2021

Vice President (Term 2021 – 2023)
Stacey Achterhoff

(Active Term 2020-2022)

elected by membership 2020

Vice President (Term 2020 – 2022)
Katie Britton

(Active Term 2020-2022)

elected by membership 2020

Vice President (Term 2020 – 2022)
Greg Jones

(Active Term 2020-2022)

elected by membership 2020

Vice President (Term 2020 – 2022)

Contact

Phone: 218.722.1735

Email: melinda.thibault@edmn.org

Address

639 East Central Entrance
Duluth, Minnesota
55811

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