EndorsementsLook Who’s Talking About Lisa
Endorsed by MT AFL-CIO
I am deeply honored to have the endorsement of the Montana AFL-CIO. Growing up in a union town instilled in me a strong belief in the power of organized labor and the importance of protecting workers’ rights. I’m committed to fighting so that every worker has a fair opportunity and is treated with dignity and respect.
Endorsed by the Montana Federation of Public Employees
I’m excited, humbled and very honored to announce my endorsement from MFPE, the Montana Federation of Public Employees for my primary election! In addition to my work as a union leader, I have had many opportunities because I am a member of this union. MFPE has 18,000 members across the state, serving not only teachers but a wide variety of public employees as well. To say that I am proud of this endorsement is an understatement. The people that do the day-to-day work of advocating for the professions, pay, and pensions of Montana public employees are nothing short of incredible. Listed below are the programs I have been involved with through MFPE:
-the Teacher Leadership Institute
-the McGarvey Scholar Program
-the Rapid Response Team that contacts legislators during and between the sessions to fight for bills that will help our citizens and fight against bills that will hurt our citizens.
-being a chair of the annual Teachers’ Educational Conference
-being a delegate as a retired member during our Annual MFPE conference
-attending NEA and AFT conferences in Chicago and NYC, respectively.
-working with the rESPect campaign to allow our classified school staff to qualify for unemployment benefits
I am committed to keeping our annual Teachers’ Education Conference, which will be under attack this next legislative session.
Thank you so much, MFPE, for this endorsement. I appreciate all you have done and will continue our work. I will be a strong voice in the legislature if I have the honor to be elected!
Endorsed by Marilyn Ryan
I want to announce an incredible endorsement for my campaign. My heart is honored, humbled and grateful to have the endorsement of Marilyn Ryan. Being a fellow Anaconda native, I’ve always admired Marilyn. Our friends and families have been connected over the years. Marilyn attended the University of Montana as I did. For almost three decades, she was a cherished social studies, history and government teacher. Upon retirement, she served 5 years as President of the Montana Education Association and 4 years as a field consultant for the MEA-MFT, later having a seat at the table of the Montana's Teacher's Retirement Board.
Marilyn ran for the legislature in 2016 and served for two terms as the HD99 representative. She was only freshman Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, a coveted spot. Marilyn is brilliant, kind and approachable.
If elected, I will bring Marilyn’s dedication to Montana with me to Helena, fighting hard for our residents every single day.
Thank you, Marilyn, for your support!
During her 30-year tenure as a transitional first grade and first grade teacher at Florence-Carlton School, Lisa played a vital role in keeping our school community vibrant and teachers’ union strong. Her passion for equality and respect for teachers and of the teaching profession itself is unparalleled. She is a true civil servant and will support those who need it most.
Kathryn Read
Teacher and Librarian
Jennifer Kirby
Instrumental Music Teacher
Florence-Carlton School
Endorsed by Enna A, a forever student.