IMPORTANT BTU INTERNAL ELECTION 2012 BIOGRAPHIES ...

personal concerns.
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Name: Debbie Theaman
Candidate Positions: Executive Board Member; NEA Delegate; AFT Delegate; FEA
Delegate
School/Work Location: Silver Shores Elementary School
Subject: ESE Preschool
Number of Years in the BTU: 10
Professional Organizations: National Education Association; Florida Education
Association; American Federation of Teachers; Pembroke Pines Democratic Club
member; Hadassah member; SAC at Silver Shores Elementary School
Union Experience: Steward at Silver Shores Elementary School; Member of the
Sick Bank Committee; Member of the Constitution Committee; Delegate to the
FEA, NEA, and AFT conventions ; COPE-TIGER Committee; Representative in
Tallahassee from BTU; Political action volunteer working at polling sites on
election days
Platform Statement (50 words maximum): I am passionate and fully committed to
the growth and strength of our Union. By example, I will encourage participation
and support for the BTU in all activities to the benefit of our membership. I will be
honored to serve on the board and respectful of our goals.
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Name: Dr. Pedro Torres
Candidate Positions: Executive Board; NEA Delegate; AFT Delegate; FEA
Delegate
School/Work Location: Blanche Ely High School/Medical Magnet
Program/Science Department
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology - Dual Enrollment & Honors
Number of Years in the BTU: 6
Professional Organizations: Broward Teachers Union; School Advisory
Committee; Professional Development Team; Faculty Council
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