The Petaluma Federation of Teachers, Local 1881, is an affiliate of the 
California Federation of Teachers and AFT, AFL-CIO
1301 Redwood Drive #225, Petaluma, CA 94954 
(707) 762-2184 
​[email protected]

Current Officers of Local 1881
President Sandra Larsen
Elementary Vice President Jenny Hlebakos
Secondary Vice President, Junior High Erinn VanderMeer
Secondary Vice President, High School Krista O'Connor
Secretary Chelsea Wilson
Treasurer Tammy Elliott

Negotiations Team:
Todd Siders - Chief Negotiator (CGHS)
Tammy Elliott - McNear
Terry Griffin - PJHS
Shana Friedman - CGHS
Jenny Hlebakos - Penngrove
Chris Langerman Toves- SOCC
Sandra Larsen - PFT President 
Erinn VanderMeer - KJHS 
Cecilia Valdovinos - Psychologist

Committee Chairs/Members:
Elections Committee Chair: Jenny Hlebakos
Membership Committee Chair: Sandra Larsen
COPE Committee Chair: Kelly Kovanis
Grievance Committee: Sandra Larsen, Erinn VanderMeer

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Petaluma Federation of Teachers Executive Council is comprised of officers and representatives.

​Petaluma Federation of Teachers Officers are elected each spring for two year terms:
Even years: President, Junior High Vice President, and Secretary (next election Spring 2026)
Odd years: Elementary Vice President, High School Vice President, and Treasurer (next election Spring 2027)

Site Representatives are representatives elected from each site by nomination and election at the beginning of each school year.
Each site is granted one representative per 20 PFT members or portion thereof.
If you are interested in being a representative for your site, let the current reps or one of the officers listed here know.

​We welcome all PFT member participation!
​* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Site Representatives for 2024-25 (will be updated for 2025-26 following site elections)

HIGH SCHOOLS

Casa Grande High
​Natalie Berg
​Pam Gutierrez
​Josh Hunt
Paul Koene
​Nathan Libecap
​
Petaluma High
Lee Boyes
​Kelly Kovanis
Eric Rowe
Opening
​
Carpe Diem/Sonoma Mountain
Opening
​(Contact Krista O'Connor@ PHS)

San Antonio/Valley Oaks
Tiana Grzebik

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Kenilworth Junior High
​Kevin Klemenok

Petaluma Junior High
Jen Friesen
​Amy Silveira-McGaughey
​

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Grant
Amanda Beavers

Mary Collins @ Cherry Valley
Mike Watt

McDowell
Kelly Wood

McKinley
Anna Beraminin
Matt Camaano

McNear
Kristie Hulquist

Penngrove
Gina Benedetti​

Valley Vista Public Waldorf
Caitlin Dowsell
​Rachel Mohr

ELEMENTARY ARTS & MUSIC
​Matt Sarenana

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Eric Rowe
​
SO. COUNTY CONSORTIUM
Lejf Hansen
Betty Kisling                        
Erin Meneau

ADULT TRANSITION PROGRAM
Jessie Jerek