Officers & Staff

President Michael McGue Mike McGue has served for many years as President of the Lake County Federation of Teachers. He is from our Zion-Benton Council. Email:

Vice-President Deborah Lawson Deborah is the current President of the North Chicago council.

Treasurer Sue Greene Sue Greene has been the Treasurer of LCFT for many years. Email:

Secretary Carolyn Scaccia In addition to Carolyn's duties as secretary, she works in conjunction with individuals wishing to utilize the Lake County Banquet Center. Carolyn is also actively involved in the Retirees Council.

IFT Field Service Director Matt Beverly Matt serves the following councils: CLC Staff Diamond Lake Lake Villa Libertyville/Vernon Hills SEDOL Tech Campus Warren Waukegan Professional Support Staff Waukegan Psychs Woodland Email:

LCFT Staff Representative Matthew LaPierre Matt serves the following councils: Beach Park PSW, Beach Park Staff, CLC-AFO, CLC-Staff, North Chicago, and Winthrop Harbor.  Matt comes to Local 504 from AFSCME. Email: Phone: 847-623-7725

LCFT Staff Representative Sydney Ryan Email:

IFT Field Service Director Michelle Standridge Michelle serves the following councils: Big Hollow CLC Adjuncts Grant Millburn Prairie Crossing Retirees Waukegan Teachers Waukegan Paras Winthrop Harbor Zion-Benton Email:

Legislative Director and IFT Ex Brd Corinne McGue Corinne is retired from our Zion-Benton Council where she served as president for eight years. Corinne is also one of 40 elected vice-presidents on the IFT Executive Board. Email:

Communications Director and IFT Ex Brd Kelly Regnier Kelly Regnier is also the president of the Zion-Benton Federation of Teachers. She is responsible for the maintenance of this website and the bi-monthly newsletter, the 504 Word.  She is also one of 40 elected vice-presidents of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Email:

ER&D Coordinator Bill Kostomiris Email:

Steering Committee Sharon Anday Sharon is the president of our Woodland Council. She is also a member of the Steering Committee.

Steering Committee Mark Boumstein Mark is also the President of the Waukegan Council.

Steering Committee Andy Friedlieb Email:

Steering Committee Jim Pergander

Steering Committee Deborah Phelps Deborah Phelps is the President of the Waukegan Professional Support Staff. She is very active in keeping the PSRPs active in the Lake County Federation of Teachers. Email:

Steering Committee and IFT Ex Brd Kathy Schwarz

Steering Committee Brian Smith Brian is a member of our steering committee. Email:

Steering Committee Pauline Williams

Bookkeeper Sue Eberle Sue Eberle has been the bookkeeper for the Lake County Federation of Teachers for many years. She is also one of the friendly faces and voices who help our members both on the phone and in the office. Email:

Membership Teresa Martinez Email: