
WHO WE ARE
stronger educators.
stronger schools.
stronger community.
The Shaker Heights Teachers’ Association represents and supports educators across the district while advocating for strong schools, professional excellence, and a brighter future for every student.
HOW SHTA WORKS
The officers of the Shaker Heights Teachers' Association serve a two-year term. The Executive Board includes the officers, the immediate Past President, and the appointed Chairs of the standing committees. These appointments are made by the President.
The Building Representatives are elected each year. There shall be one Building Representative elected for each twenty members in each building with the minimum number of one Representative per building. To serve in a leadership position, a teacher must be tenured and have been an Association member for the three year immediately preceding the election.

JOHN L. MORRIS
President
High School
(216) 295-6033
morris_j@shaker.org
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John L. Morris is a High School English teacher who has worked in Shaker since 1997. He previously served as SHTA Publications Editor and a High School Building Representative. He and his wife live in the district and have two children in Shaker Schools.

JESSICA O’BRIEN
Vice President
High School
(216) 295-6125
obrien_j@shaker.org
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Jessica O’Brien is a High School history teacher and longtime Shaker educator. She has served as a Building Representative, Head Representative, and PAC co-chair. Jessica enjoys reading, crochet, and traveling. She and her husband have two daughters.

CHANTE THOMAS
Secretary
Mercer Elementary
(216) 295-5601
thomas_c@shaker.org
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Chante Thomas is a 5th grade teacher at Mercer Elementary and a longtime Shaker educator. She has served SHTA as Legal Aid Chair and Membership and Elections Chair. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and writing.

BILL SCANLON
Treasurer
High School
(216) 295-6297
scanlon_w@shaker.org
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Bill Scanlon is a Science teacher at Shaker Heights High School and has worked in Shaker since 1996. He served as a Building Representative & chaired the Policy Committee before becoming SHTA Treasurer. He also enjoys supporting student service activities and time with his family.
Our Leadership Team
executive board
JAMES SCHMIDT
Legal Aid
High School
Phone: (216) 295-6297
Email: schmidt_j@shaker.org
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MATT KLODOR
Legislative
Middle School
Phone: (216) 295-4742
Email: klodor_m@shaker.org
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SHARITA HILL
Membership
High School
Phone: (216) 295-7123
Email: hill_s@shaker.org
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TIM KALAN
Policy
Onaway
Phone: (216) 295-4970
Email: kalan_t@shaker.org
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MIKE SEARS
Professional Rights and Responsibilities / Grievances
Middle School
Phone: (216) 295-4770
Email: sears_m@shaker.org
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ROBERT BOGNAR
Public Relations
Middle School
Phone: (216) 295-4973
Email: bognar_r@shaker.org
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JOHN MORRIS
Salary Tenure
High School
Phone: (216) 295-6033
Email: morris_j@shaker.org
ENID VAZQUEZ
Social
High School
Phone: (216) 295-7777
Email: vazquez_e@shaker.org
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ANDREW GLASIER
Publications
High School
Phone: (216) 295-6168
Email: glasier_a@shaker.org
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KELLY GRAHL
Teacher Education
Lomond
Phone: (216) 295-6127
Email: grahl_k@shaker.org
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LENA PASKEWITZ
Evaluation
Fernway
Phone: (216) 295-4874
Email: paskewitz_l@shaker.org
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NICOLE PATTERSON
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Mercer
Phone: (216) 295-6124
Email: patterson_n@shaker.org
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MATT ZUCCA
Building Safety & Sick Day Transfer
Fernway
Phone: (216) 295-4692
Email: zucca_m@shaker.org
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TITO VAZQUEZ
Special Education
High School
Phone: (216) 295-4891
Email: vazquez_t@shaker.org
representative council
Your building. Your voice.
BOULEVARD
Cathy Grieshop, Head Rep
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FERNWAY
Jamie Harden, Head Rep
Tori Rosen
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LOMOND
Veronica Wadsworth, Head Rep
Krystal Allen-Jackson
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LUDLOW
Leanne Moses, Head Rep
Allison Colvin
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MERCER
Eileen Sweeney, Head Rep
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ONAWAY
Ellen Forquer, Head Rep
Karie Murphy
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kevin Thomas, Head Rep
Ben Stack
Addison Pretnar
Seth Ungemach
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SENIOR HIGH
Nick LaPete, Head Rep
Brad Bullard
Victoria Berndt
Jayce Bailey
Megan Dora
Adam Cohen
Natalie Sekicky
Nalin Needham