My name is Alison Cundiff.  I am honored to represent you, and I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me as your President.

Since 2017, I have taught at Duluth Middle School in a variety of concentrations:  Special Ed, Gen Ed, and ESOL English Language Arts, as well as Reading/Math Intervention classes. A first-generation college student, I am a graduate of both the University of Georgia BFA and Mercer University MAT programs.  I switched careers to teach in public school because it appealed to my need for purpose-driven work.

I have been an active member of GCAE/GAE/NEA since the year 2020.  In 2021, I organized a Teach-In before the Georgia Capitol in order to demand earlier COVID-19 vaccination availability for teachers and education support professionals.  At my school, I worked with others to win adequate bus access for Title I students.  I have served as Treasurer for GCAE, Director of the Board for GAE, and delegate to the GAE and NEA Representative Assemblies.

I believe firmly in the values of duty, collaboration, resourcefulness, and persistence.  My father drove a forklift and my immigrant mother cut hair, both working hard to take care of three children; from an early age, this meant looking after my brothers while one parent worked nightshift and the other took dayshift.  In my work as a classroom teacher, grassroots activist, and GCAE/GAE board member, I have leveraged shared power as a means to shared victory.  We have so much more in common than our differences would lead us to believe. When we reach across those differences to join hands, we become the true shakers and shapers of the world.

Bus Driver, Collins Hill Cluster

My name is Cindy Null.  I hold a bachelor's degree in English and a Master's of Arts Teaching in Special Education General Curriculum P-12, from Liberty University.  I have been a member of GCAE/GAE since the summer 0f 2023. Upon joining, I immediately jumped in to help with various projects on behalf of the Union. My enthusiasm led me to join the Special Education/Multilingual Learners Caucus and the Voice of Drivers Caucus. I have a strong desire to bring change for our Certified Educators and our Education Support Professionals (ESPs). Bridging a strong support together will help us all continue to do the work that we love.

I have been in Education for 6 years. Special Education in Virginia for three years; 2 years teaching Self-contained Science and the remaining years teaching Co- taught in the 4 core academic contents. 

During the 2023-2024, I have had the privilege of serving as Content Lead for 7th Grade Language Arts. During these last 3 years, I have had the opportunity to get to know staff at our school, as well as ESPs. I've been a listening ear to the concerns and issues that face bus managers, teachers, and administrators.  

As the former co-secretary of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad in Virginia. I would attend the monthly board meetings, take minutes as well as perform the many tasks assigned to me. 

Because of my enthusiasm for our local area along with past experience, I would make a great addition to the Local GCAE Team. I understand the importance of writing things down and recording things, even as a listening Member. My natural attributes as an individual are that I am very friendly, outgoing, patient, detail-oriented, focused, and a great listener.

Since joining GCAE, I have heard of many things that are happening in GCPS in addition to the struggles taking place with all of the educators who are the primary stakeholders for our students.  My goal is to help bring attention to these struggles and be part of the SOLUTION to CHANGE the current culture and climate for all members. It would be an honor to serve as the Recording Secretary for GCAE. I look forward to also being a service to my fellow GCPS employees, and working at the state and national level to promote change for educators and ESP's!  

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to me at cindy.null16@gmail.com.