Tracy Derrig
Ashfield
Summary
Experienced public school educator and labor advocate with over 27 years in teaching and collective bargaining. Skilled in organizing, contract negotiation, and member advocacy within the Pioneer Valley Regional Education Association. Committed to advancing systemic advocacy for working-class communities, particularly in education.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Building Representative & Union Leader
Pioneer Valley Regional Education Association (PVREA)
Northfield, MA
01.2015 - Current
- Co-Chaired the Negotiations Team for two contract cycles, directly drafting, bargaining, and securing critical workplace protections and compensation adjustments for members.
- Represented and supported membership in formal grievance meetings, served as a resource between staff and administration, and acted as a spokesperson in press and at union rallies and protests.
- Elected Delegate to the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Annual Meeting of Delegates in Boston (two-time attendee).
- Developed labor leadership skills through professional development at MTA Summer and Winter Leadership Conferences, bargaining summits, and specialized workshops over past 15 years.
- Spearheaded onboarding for new hires and coordinated local legislative advocacy efforts as New Member Liaison and Political Action Liaison (2017–Present).
Visual Arts Educator
Pioneer Valley Regional School (PVRS)
Northfield, MA
09.2000 - Current
- Designed and implemented visual arts curricula aligned with school and state standards and student skill progression.
- Organized successful art exhibitions for showcasing student work, raising awareness of the visual arts program within the school community.
- Mentored students through portfolio development, creative problem-solving, and artistic growth.
- Managed department budget, classroom materials, studio supplies, and safe art room procedures.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student understanding and engagement with course material.
Education
Master of Arts - Education (MA Ed)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA01-1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA01-1996
Skills
- Labor negotiations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budget administration
- Communication
Certification
Professional Educator's License - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Visual Art 5-12
Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (Class B, held since age 18)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Building Representative & Union Leader
Pioneer Valley Regional Education Association (PVREA)
01.2015 - Current
Visual Arts Educator
Pioneer Valley Regional School (PVRS)
09.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Arts - Education (MA Ed)
University of Massachusetts Amherst