As described in the AASD Bylaws, the Member Relations Committee is responsible for fostering positive relations within the bargaining unit and shall:

  1. Identify members with skills who may be willing to assist with special projects as needed.
  2. Work with AASD staff in planning of special events and member benefits.
  3. Promote and organize participation in activities designed to improve member relations.
  4. Coordinate AASD Distinguished Leader Program
  5. Plan Retiree Recognition Celebration
  6. Coordinate Fundraising for Homework Bag Program

Co-Chairs

Certificated – Susan Kent, Vice Principal, Wangenheim Middle School
Classified – Troy Hickey, Building Services Supervisor III, PB Middle School

Members

Vincent Anthony Principal, Porter Elementary School
Lindsay Burningham Principal, Sandburg Elementary School
Bill Cheney Retired
Clorinda Haynes Affiliate Member
Peter Johnson Retired
Maria Moore-Flagg Retired
Amy Perez Principal, TRACE
Bob Raines Retired
Lauren Robinson Principal, Hawthorne Elementary School
Melissa Roy-Wood Principal, Bay Park Elementary School
Barb Waller Principal, Hearst Elementary School

Staff

Donis Coronel Executive Director
Patti Burch Office Clerk/Membership Coordinator
Linda Crout Hamel Office Manager

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) at 3:30-5:00 PM at the AASD Office, 3505 Camino del Rio South, Suite 264, San Diego 92108.

Meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year are subject to change.

  • August 27, 2025
  • September 4, 2025, AASD Membership Meeting 4 – 7 pm at Marina Village
  • October 7, 2025
  • November 4, 2025
  • December 2, 2025
  • February 3, 2026
  • March 3, 2026
  • April 7, 2026
  • May 5, 2026
  • June 5, 2026, AASD Summerfest 5 – 10 pm at Marina Village