WXXI News
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has a new president. Melinda Person began her career as an elementary and childhood education teacher and has spent more than 20 years advancing education policy. She has also worked for the New York State Assembly.
This hour, we talk with Person about her background and her priorities for her new role and for NYSUT. We're also joined by representatives of local teachers' unions who weigh in on various issues affecting educators. Our guests:
- Melinda Person, president of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
- Adam Urbanski, president the Rochester Teachers Association (RTA), and member of the NYSUT Board of Directors
- Bethany Gizzi, president of the Monroe Community College Faculty Association
- Andrew Jordan, co-president of BOCES #1 United Professionals, and member of the NYSUT Board of Directors
