Lily Eskelsen

Lily Eskelsen DEMDemocrat

American teacher and trade union leader

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Lily EskelsenDEMDemocrat American teacher and trade union leader
69
Years of Age
UTResidence (state)

Lily Eskelsen García (née Pace; born May 1, 1955) is an American teacher and labor union leader. She served as president of the National Education Association from 2014 to 2020.

Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Utah
MEd
1985
University of Utah
BS
1980
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Spokesperson
Contract Negotiations Team
1987 - 1990
Adjunct Faculty
University of Utah
1983 - 1988
Mentor
Teacher Assistance Team
1984 - 1988
Orchard PTA Teacher Vice President
1986 - 1987
6th Grade Teacher
Orchard Elementary
1980 - Current
Secretary
1975 - 1980
Kindergarten Aide
1974 - 1975
School Lunch Worker
1973 - 1974
Other Experience1 - 19 of 19
Executive Committee
National Education Association
1996 - Current
President
Utah Education Association
1990 - 1996
Advisory Board
Homeless Children's Foundation
Board of Directors
Institute for Behavioral Research
Board of Directors
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Board of Directors
Utah State Retirement System
Design Team
Celebration Teaching & Learning Academy
Experience
Utah and National Women's Political Caucus
Experience
Utahns Against Hunger
Experience
League of Women Voters
Experience
Family Homeless Shelter & Our House Daycare Center
Experience
American Association of University Women
Experience
Utah Hispanic Advocates
General Vice President
National Council of Senior Citizens
Leader
Cub Scouts
Leader
Girl Scouts
NEA Hispanic Caucus
Women's Caucus, Peace & Justice Caucus, and Health Care Committee
Standards Subcommittee
National Education Goals Panel
Volunteer Teacher
Homeless Shelter School