The Duval teachers union building. | News4Jax
Published on November 1, 2023 at 5:48 pm
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Duval Teachers United has a new president less than a week after its former head abruptly retired after 24 years in the position
The union on Wednesday announced that Tammie Brooks-Evans was its new president, replacing Terrie Brady, who retired saying she wants to spend more time with her family.
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The union also tapped Jessica Reyst as its vice president. Reyst replaces Ruby George, who retired from the job last month.
Both of the new leaders are certified teachers on a leave from Duval County Public Schools.
The changes come after the FBI visited the union’s office in September, though the agency won’t say why. News4Jax, a Jacksonville Today news partner, reported that agents left with boxes of business materials, paperwork and computer equipment.
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Brooks-Evans was a teacher before working at Duval Teachers United as a staff consultant and chief negotiator. Reyst also was a teacher and reading coach before working at the union as a consultant and professional development coordinator.
