Supporters have their say
Sheila’s skills and experiences are recognized by leaders around the state. Hear what others have to say.
Karl
Pence/Past President MSTA:
“New Challenges. New Leadership. It is a good thing to bring new highly experienced leaders to the State roles – especially with the new challenges before us. Sheila is widely experienced – leads one of America’s largest locals, is recognized as a high quality educator and who is well-versed in the Association’s national, state and local programs – plays a key role as chair of the convention delegation’s new business committee.”
Michael E.
Busch/Speaker of the House:
“Sheila Finlayson is a hard working and dedicated individual whose first priority has always been the welfare of the education system; its teachers and its students. Sheila has been an effective advocate for teachers and their issues with both state and local governments.”
Cheryl Bost/TABCO
President:
“As a local leader, I have witnessed Sheila’s leadership, collaborative nature and willingness to try new ideas. She brings to the forefront and addresses the concerns of the members she represents, and is not intimidated to speak out and organize members to do the same.”
Valerie Arch/President Allegany County:
“I support Sheila because she has faced difficult obstacles, stood her ground and overcame them for her members.”
Richard Rubino/Retired PrinceGeorges County:
“Poise, professional and perseverance under pressure, that’s Sheila. A current president, Sheila has the freshest perspective of members’ needs.”
Jim Sollers/President AFSCME local 1629:
“Sheila has worked diligently to bring all education employees together to strengthen what we can accomplish individually and collectively.”
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Lauds Finlayson The Capital, October 8, 2005 Regarding the letter head-lined “Finlayson, Smith” (Readers’ views, Sept. 11): There is a reason for the word “teachers” in the name Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County. Sheila Finlayson, the president of TAAAC, is well aware of the No. 1 priority of her job: teachers. She knows that her priority is advocacy for overworked and underpaid teachers. She knows that the most important issues are the fight for competitive salaries, better pensions and manageable workloads. Ms. Finlayson is a no-non-sense, take charge leader with clear objectives. She has been effective in dealing with an inept school board and the bullying tactics of a superintendent who has demonstrated that he is both anti-union and anti-teacher. The letter was misguided and reflected an ignorance of the purpose of TAAAC and its president’s job and abilities. Somehow I doubt Ms. Finlayson’s remarks had any bearing on the superintendent’s resignation. I have been a proud member of TAAAC for many years. It is not a perfect union. Does anyone know one that is? Ms. Finlayson is steadfast in her commitment to the teachers. She has demonstrated that in every way with whomever she is dealing. Before making public derogatory comments about Ms. Finlayson’s focus or behavior, one should find out what TAAAC’s mission is or, better yet, walk a mile in its president’s shoes. Jennifer L. Setterstrom
Annapolis |