About Lisa Haynes

Candidate for WTU General Vice President

“For 40 years I have been privileged to serve in the classroom sharing the joys and challenges of teaching. I’ve walked in the same hallways as you. Faced the same pressures and celebrated the same victories. I know first-hand what it means to dedicate your life to shaping young minds while balancing the demands of this noble profession. But I also know this, we deserve better. We deserve fair wages that reflect the incredible work we do. We deserve smaller classes to give the students the attention they need. We deserve Professional Development opportunities that empower us to grow as educators. And most importantly we deserve a union that amplifies our voices and fights for the resources we need to thrive.”

Quick Facts

Special Education Inclusion Instructor at Bunker Hill ES from 2015-present where she served as building Rep the entire time.
Served as the Building Rep at Bunker Hill 2015-Present
Member of WTU Executive Board since 2022
Member of DC-CORE since 2022

Where Lisa Comes From

Born and raised in Bloomington Indiana. Attended Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington. Upon completing her studies she moved to Washington DC and began teaching and remained here ever since working in both public and private schools. By 1994 she has been teaching in DCPS.

Lisa's Mission

Advocate tirelessly for teacher pay and benefit that match the value we bring to society.

Foster unity among educators to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from the newest teacher to the most seasoned veteran.

Partner with policy makers and school leaders to create classrooms that inspire learning and innovation not just for our students, but for us as professionals.

Create a legacy that builds a stronger union for future generations of teachers and students alike.

Together we can build a union that not only defends our rights, but leads the fight for meaningful change in our schools.

I promise to bring to this role the same passion and commitment I have brought to my classrooms every day for the last four decades.

“As your Vice President I will prioritize strong communication to build a united and equitable union. I believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and a voice in shaping our collective future. Together we can foster equity, fairness and a stronger union for all.”
- Lisa Haynes, Candidate for WTU General Vice President