About your leadership
Joanna Miller
Shona Espinoza
Joanna Miller
President
This will be my 8th school year driving for KPS and 6th Year driving bus 50 for Hillside and Indian Prairie. I enjoy Animal crossing, many & sundry podcasts, and flavored coffee.
I stepped into the challenge of KSP Presidency February 2022 and intend to do my utmost to competently and rigorously represent all KSP members to the district and the public.
Tricia Dinda
Shona Espinoza
Joanna Miller
1st Vice President
MEA/NEA Delegate
"I have been a passionate member of our union, in all its forms, since 2008. I believe in the power of collective bargaining and solidarity. Only with commitment of the time and talents of all of us will we be successful for our members. I commit the next two years to advocating for the members of KSP."
Shona Espinoza
Shona Espinoza
Shona Espinoza
2nd Vice President
HS Para Rep
Shona has worked for KPS since 2015. She started as an activity helpers, then a Title One tutor, than a Home Support Specialist. Shona is currently a Special Education Para, and has been since 2019. In addition to being the Middle School Para Rep, she is a union ambassador also a union community engagement co
2nd Vice President
HS Para Rep
Shona has worked for KPS since 2015. She started as an activity helpers, then a Title One tutor, than a Home Support Specialist. Shona is currently a Special Education Para, and has been since 2019. In addition to being the Middle School Para Rep, she is a union ambassador also a union community engagement coordinator.
Shona is a KPS graduate, and she is the parent of two KPS graduates and two current KPS students.
"I am an activist, advocate, community organizer, and a community resource person. I work in the community to make sure those who are in need are connected to the resources they need, help them get the things that they need. I advocate for my children and the community, I will do the same for students and staff of KPS!"
April James
Nelson Hiestand
Shona Espinoza
Secretary
Nelson Hiestand
Nelson Hiestand
Nelson Hiestand
Treasurer
Sarah Tidd
Nelson Hiestand
Nelson Hiestand
Montessori TA Rep
Sarah Tidd has been an employee since 2013. After three years working in PEEP, she transferred to Norhtglade and has been there since 2019. She has three KPS kids.
Sarah and her husband are proud parents of two KPS students.
Sheri Leatherman
Sheri Leatherman
Sheri Leatherman
Elementary Para Rep 1
"Going on 33 years working for KPS. I am a peep para at spring valley.I love working with the children.I also love to travel with my family. I hope I can be helpful in the union and represent the support staff."
Lucille Neal
Sheri Leatherman
Sheri Leatherman
Middle School Rep
Kianna Abbot
Sheri Leatherman
Kianna Abbot
Transportation Rep
Tom Greig
UniServ Director
Tom is the UniServ Director for 5-AB of the MEA, and is our go-to guy for all things Union related. In addition to KSP, Tom is also UD to KEA, KPL, and MattawanEA.