National Education Association (NEA) Assembly Delegates
State and Local Delegates, Denver, Colorado, July 3-7, 2026 (1-year term)
Clinton McCracken
Maira Rivera
Emily Lilavois
Amy Modesto
Daphne Lewis
Sean Mundyschein
Lloyd Ryan
Juan Santos
Amanda Modesto
Ashley Modesto
Sandy Thuringer
Sheryl Posey
Emily Sweet
Jamie Williams
Lonnel Smith
NOTE: 2 State Delegates and 18 Local Delegate Positions open for a total of 20* positions.
The CTA President and Vice-President are automatic Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly by virtue of election to the office of CTA President and Vice-President. The top two (2) Candidates with the highest votes will be designated as State Delegates who will receive $700 provided by FEA and up to $1000 in reimbursement from CTA if the meeting requirements are met and receipts are turned in. The next (5) Candidates will be designated as Local Delegates and will receive up to $1700 in reimbursement from CTA if convention meeting requirements are met and receipts are turned in. Any remaining candidates(s) elected as delegates may attend at their own expense. In the event that candidates are elected by acclamation, State Delegates and Local Delegates will be determined by drawing lots. If, for any reason, the Assembly is held on a virtual platform, no stipends or reimbursements will be issued. Any member in good standing in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws may run for Delegate(s) and may nominate themselves. Delegates to meetings, conventions, and assemblies of affiliate organizations shall be elected annually and must be members in good standing of CTA for at least two (2) years prior to being elected.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Delegates
Washington, D.C., July 16-19, 2026 (1-year term)
Clinton McCracken
Maira Rivera
Emily Lilavois
Lonnell Smith
Lloyd Ryan
Paul Scott
Emily Sweet
Ivette Torres
Sandy Thuringer
LaTonya Harden
Amy Modesto
Juan Santos
Daphne Lewis
Sean Mundyschein
Ashley Modesto
Amanda Modesto
NOTE: 23 Delegate Positions open.
The CTA President and Vice-President are automatic Delegates to the AFT Convention by virtue of election to the office of CTA President and Vice-President. The top nine (9) candidates with the highest votes will be AFT Delegates who will receive up to $1500 in reimbursement from CTA if convention meeting requirements are met and receipts are turned in. In the event that candidates are elected by acclamation, Delegates will be determined by drawing lots. Any remaining Candidate(s) elected as delegates may attend at their own expense. If, for any reason, the Assembly is held on a virtual platform, no stipends or reimbursements will be issued. Any member in good standing in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws may run for Delegate(s) and may nominate Delegates to meetings, conventions, and assemblies of affiliate organizations shall be elected annually and must be members in good standing of CTA for at least two (2) years prior to being elected.
Florida Education Association (FEA) Delegates
Virtual, October 2026-TBA (1-year term)
Clinton McCracken
Maira Rivera
Farrah Hawkins
Daphne Lewis
Emily Lilavois
Amanda Modesto
Amy Modesto
Juan Santos
Paul Scott
Lonnell Smith
Emily Sweet
Lisa Taylor
Ashley Modesto
Sean Mundyschein
Megan Oates
Sheryl Posey
Lloyd Ryan
Sandy Thuringer
Ivette Torres
Jawanna Tucker
Jamie B Williams
NOTE: 120 Delegate Positions open.
The CTA President and Vice-President are automatic Delegates to the FEA Delegate Assembly by virtue of election to the office of CTA President and Vice-President. One CTA Association Day will be provided to the top 20 Candidates with the highest votes, if necessary, and upon timely request. In the event that candidates are elected by acclamation, association days will be determined by drawing lots. This year, the FEA Delegate Assembly will be held virtually; no stipends or reimbursements will be issued. Any member in good standing in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws may run for Delegate(s) and may nominate themselves. Delegates to meetings, conventions, and assemblies of affiliate organizations shall be elected annually and must be members in good standing of CTA for at least two (2) years prior to being elected.
