PAT is a democratic union, and we have many elected leaders who share the responsibility for guiding our work as an association. We are fortunate to have such a talented and collaborative team of leaders. Learn more here.

PAT Officers

• President: Elizabeth Thiel, English teacher, Madison High School
• Vice President: Gwen Sullivan, Library Media Specialist, Chapman Elementary School
• Treasurer: Diana Collins, School Climate Specialist, Gray Middle School
• Secretary: Alisha Chavez, Special Education Teacher, Atkinson Elementary School

Executive Board Directors-at-Large

• Rachel Hanes, 2nd Grade teacher, Glencoe ES, Liaison to Zone 1
• Vincent Chirimwami, Special Education teacher, Faubion K-8, Liaison to Zone 2
• Greg Burrill, Substitute Teacher, Liaison to Zone 3
• Jacque Dixon, Language Arts Teacher, DART, Liaison to Zone 4
• Adolfo Garza, Kindergarten, Woodlawn ES, Liaison to Zone 5
• Erica Schneider, 2nd Grade teacher, Llewellyn K-5, Liaison to Zone 7
• Tina Lamanna, 2nd Grade teacher, Markham K-5, Liaison to Zone 8
• Mike Bauer, Social Studies teacher, Cleveland HS, Liaison to Zone 9

OEA Board Directors

• Russ Peterson, Social Studies teacher, Grant High School
• Gwen Sullivan, Library Media Specialist, Chapman ES