Vote Sayers for EASMC President
"Members First"
Vote Sayers for EASMC President
"Members First"
Putting Members Back at the Center
A Better Way Forward for EASMC
Our association belongs to its members. That is why my message is simple and clear. We put members first in everything we do.
For too long, we have moved away from the structure and transparency that keep an organization strong. Committees have faded. Processes that once guided our work have fallen away. And now, as we look at the budget reports, it is clear that money has been managed without the accountability our members deserve. Our members pay dues, but that does not mean the association has a free pass to spend without restraint or purchase sixty Yeti tumblers without explanation. Paying dues comes with a responsibility on our part to manage every dollar with care and with honesty.
Rebuilding our committees is only the beginning. We must return agency, autonomy, and real authority to the people who serve on them. The number one concern I hear from committee members is that they feel powerless. They feel unheard. They feel uncertain that their work has meaning. When committees lose their agency, they lose faith in the process. We must restore a bottom up structure where committees guide the work and leaders listen.
We need trained, confident building reps who are present in their schools and supported with real tools. We need an association where decisions are made with the board and the RA, not by one person acting alone. Right now, too many members stay for the lawyer instead of the leadership. They do not feel represented. They do not feel heard. That has to change.
We will not limit ourselves to wearing red shirts, asking the county for money, and being told how to vote. We must be present on the job sites. We must build a bottom up organization where members shape the work and leaders earn trust.
This job calls for a very specific set of skills. It is not enough to simply be employed by the school system. You need the ability to manage people, manage money, communicate with every kind of member, and guide an organization with fairness and integrity.
My message is Members First. Rebuild our committees. Restore their agency. Bring back transparency. Train and empower our building reps. And make our association something we are proud to call our own.
Vice President
Dwayne Hancock, the current Vice President of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County (EASMC), is an experienced Educational Support Professional who has dedicated years to advocating for both certified and non-certified staff. He has played a crucial role on key committees including Negotiations, Health and Wellness, Legislative, and Budget, and has proudly represented educators as both an MSEA and NEA delegate. Dwayne is well-known in public forums, having addressed the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners. He has organized and marched to protect our schools and fix the funding, while also actively supporting the ESP Bill of Rights. Dwayne has consistently fought for fair contracts, benefits, and respect for all who contribute to our schools.
Sean Sayers for EASMC President: Members First
Sean Sayers brings 17 years of teaching experience in St. Mary’s County, where he has dedicated his career to supporting students, families, and the professionals who make schools thrive. His service includes time on the Board of Directors for the Education Association of St. Mary’s County (EASMC), participation on the Labor Relations Board, and leadership of the Back to Basics campaign, a major job action effort that saw more than 80 percent of educators and support personnel participate. Beyond the classroom, Sean has consistently advocated for members, lobbying on behalf of the EASMC and ensuring that every educator and staff member has a strong voice in shaping the future of local schools. He has spoken in the public arena before the Board of County Commissioners and is not afraid to have the necessary conversations behind the scenes when the focus is on getting the work done. His background also includes credentials in disaster management and supervision, as well as experience as an analyst for a weapons program, which provide him with a unique perspective on leadership, organization, and problem-solving. As he seeks to serve as EASMC President, Sean’s commitment remains the same: to represent every educator and staff member with integrity.
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