Detroit Federation of Teachers

Candidates Address DFT Membership

Candidates seeking political office came before members at the General Membership Meeting. This fall we heard from Jocelyn Benson, Garlin Gilchrist, and Abdul El Sayed. We expect others to attend.

Having Fun at a PD for Building Reps

There's always time to sneak in a bit of fun while participating at a Building Representative professional development.

Literacy Month at Central HS

Kudos to the staff of Central High School for Literacy Month.

Solidarity Rules!

There's nothing like putting our solidarity on display for the Mighty, Mighty DFT.

WHAT'S NEW: Teacher Workshops

Workshops & graduate-level credit for K-12 teachers.

Low-cost accredited graduate-level courses for license renewal and salary advancement

Go to Step by Step Teacher Workshops to register.

How to Give to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship

How to Give to the
Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Wayne State University
College of Education

If you would like to make a gift to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship please see below:

To do this via mail: Please make checks payable to Wayne State University and in the memo (or with a note) write, "Detroit Federation of Teachers Scholarship"

Mail to:
Wayne State University Fund Office
5700 Cass Ave., Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48202

To make a gift online go to: http://giving.wayne.edu/donate/education. This web address already designates your gift

Passing of Former DFT President Virginia Cantrell

DFT Members,
We are saddened to report the passing of former DFT President Virginia Cantrell. Virginia served as President of DFT from 2007-2009. We ask that all members please keep her family and loved ones uplifted in prayer. As we learn of funeral arrangements we will share with the membership.

WHAT'S NEW: Detroit Federation of Teachers Stands in Solidarity with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA)

On Monday, January 14 we are encouraging all members to stand in solidarity with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) as they walk the picket line by wearing red -- #RedForEd. Our brothers and sisters in UTLA are striking for smaller class sizes and smaller case loads; more counselors, more nurses, and other key personnel to help support students; and fair and competitive wages. UTLA members work hard and are battling against a millionaire superintendent who doesn't understand the needs of public schools, the students and educators.

TAKE ACTION
Take pictures of you and your colleagues wearing

WHAT'S NEW: Compensation information

All DFT members:

On Friday, December 21, 2018, all members are scheduled to receive their regular pay check.

Additionally, bonus payments for members at the top of their perspective salary schedules shall receive $1,373.60.

We have been informed that the district is also planning to pay for first semester missed preps.

WHAT'S NEW: DFT 231 Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees Election Unofficial Results

PRESIDENT

Terrence Martin-UTR 511

Benjamin Royal-EON/BAMN 95

VICE PRESIDENT

Lakia Wilson-UTR 445

Glenda Booker-UTR 413

Robin Jennings-UTR 402

Welia Dawson-DTFE 179

Nicole Conaway-EON/BAMN 99

Ursula Byrd-EON/BAMN 80

Ingrid Rivers-EON/BAMN 55

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Lisa Card-UTR 498

Beverly Wilkerson-UTR 485

Jason Posey-UTR 476

Marcus Walton-UTR 471

Marsha Lewis-UTR 470

Sarah Niemi-UTR 466

Darnese Wilkinson-UTR 460

Rodney Fresh-UTR 450

Samatha Hoskin 445

Sean Perrin-UTR 441

Dwan McGrady-UTR 430

Marietta Elliott-DTFE 178

Mary Jo Brockman-EON/BAMN 122

Michael Robertson-EON/BAMN 107

Myra Akpabio-EON/BAMN 106

TREASURER

Michelle Broughton-UTR 473

Tracy Brown-EON/BAMN 98

RECORDING SECRETARY

Elena Brantley-Phillips-UTR 478

Tracy L. Arneau-EON/BAMN 109

TRUSTEE

Angela Link-UTR 487

Vida Bonacci-UTR 486

Marva Needham Fletcher-UTR 482

Richard Ostrowski-EON/BAMN 122