Matt has serviced Local 504 since 2009. Prior to his role as an FSD, he was a high school English teacher, and the school newspaper/year-book advisor, at Grant Community High School, from 1997 - 2009, where he was also a council officer and served on multiple bargaining teams.

Matt believes good things happen in the union through teamwork, especially when those teams establish a healthy mix of kindness, transparency and accountability.

Matt serves Diamond Lake, Lake Villa, Tech Campus, Waukegan Teachers, Waukegan Psychologists, Waukegan Professional Support Staff & Woodland Councils.

Sydney has serviced Local 504 since 2019. Prior to her role as an FSD, Sydney was a teacher and librarian at Emmons School in Antioch. She retired from teaching after 24+ years in the classroom.

Sydney serves Beach Park Psychologists and Social Workers, Beach Park Staff, CLC-AFO, Emmons, Grayslake Teachers, Gurnee Teachers, North Chicago, SEDOL, Winthrop Harbor, Zion-Benton Teachers & Retiree Councils.

Cameron has serviced Local 504 since 2021. She has a passion for protecting the rights of workers and building solidarity among members. She has experience servicing and organizing private and public K-12 teachers, PSRP, and Higher Education.

Cameron is a member of the Grayslake community where she resides with her three children.

Cameron serves Big Hollow, Grant, Grayslake PSRP, Libertyville/Vernon Hills Teachers, Libertyville/Vernon Hills ESP, Millburn Teachers, Millburn PSRP, Waukegan Paraprofessionals and Zion Benton Trades Councils.

Mickey has been with 504 since 2024. 

Mickey comes to us with both an educational and union background. He was a social studies teacher, instructional coach, and football coach in Woodstock, IL, D200, for 22 years. Mickey also served as the President of the Woodstock Council of Teachers for seven years, the MCFT Local 1642 President for two years as well as serving as an IFT Executive Vice President for two years.

Mickey serves the CLC IT Professionals, CLC Staff, CLC Academic Specialists. Gurnee Support Staff & Warren councils. 

Sue came to LCFT in 1996 after previously working as the bookkeeper at Grant High School. After working at Grant for seven years, coming to the Union was a natural progression because it has allowed her to stay involved in education.

Sue is proud to be a part of an organization which plays such an active role in shaping the future of education and provides for the needs of teachers and support staff. As the bookkeeper, she is responsible for tracking dues and paying bills.

Sue looks forward to assisting you in any way and to meeting you either in person at the Union Hall or on the phone.

Heather started with LCFT in 2021. Prior to coming to LCFT, she served as support staff for 8 years to the teachers, superintendent, board of education and administration of Emmons School.

Heather works closely with the council leaders to keep LCFT’s membership in tip-top shape. She is also part of the LCFT team here to help you when you have questions.

Heather is excited to be with such a great organization that allows her to continue to be involved in education. She looks forward to seeing or talking with you!

Andy began teaching high school math in 1998 and taught at Waukegan High School from 2002-2018 when he became the full-time President of Waukegan Teachers Council. Andy is also an Illinois Federation of Teachers Vice President.

Kelly is an English and Theatre teacher at Zion-Benton Township High School, where she serves as the ZBFT President. She previously served as the Communications Director and VP of Political Action/COPE of LCFT. Kelly has attended every IFT and AFT convention since 2004 and is an IFT Vice-President representing local 504 on the IFT Executive Board.

Debby taught at North Chicago for 35 years. She serves as the president of the North Chicago Council, as well as many leadership roles at the LCFT. Debby is also a IFT Vice President, as well as a nationally certified trainer through the AFT’s ER&D.

Deb has been with Waukegan Public Schools for the past 27 years where she proudly served as an Elementary School Secretary and has been the Applications and System Support Specialist in WPS60’s Tech Department for the last 22 years. Deb served as President of the Waukegan Professional Staff and has been active with the LCFT for 23 years.

Erik has been with the College of Lake County since 1993 as the Lead HVAC Engineer and with Adjunct Faculty since 1994. He joined the CLC Staff Council in 1993 where he served as the council president. Erik was elected VP of the CLC Adjunct Faculty in 2019.