Hemet Teachers Association

10/15/2026

Do you live outside of Hemet bounds? Support the Governing Board Candidates other Locals endorsed!

09/27/2026

09/17/2026

VOLUNTEER WITH HTA! Canvassing this weekend + 9/26, & 10/3
Sign Up HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_7eQVHRB49RJ4dts7BXY9KNvsjtAkTAm6bV6wW37yl24yVA/viewform

09/09/2026

Congratulations to HTA Member Claudia Posey, LISSS at Idyllwild, for winning HUSD’s Good Apple Award! 🎉

Claudia played an incredible role in raising the school’s literacy rate for students meeting standards from 40% to 69%!

05/28/2026

Last Call Application Deadline July 15, 2026 - Our friends at are giving away $300 individual music and arts grants to support classroom projects and programs. Apply Today! www.calcasmusicartsgrant.com

05/20/2026

On Friday, May 15th, HTA recognized 3 members who have provided exemplary service to our chapter, the teaching profession, and our union at the annual SGSCC We Honor Ours (WHO) Awards.

Christopher Gutierrez-Cook is starting his second year at the helm of our PAC committee, though he’s been a Union member and supporter for much longer. He brings a fresh perspective, whether it’s co-hosting events with a neighboring local or inviting Assemblyman Corey Jackson to our organizing meetings. Chris always has the betterment of our community and the involvement of our Union in mind. He also springboarded our New Teacher engagement activities with HTA’s “How to Read Your Paycheck” pizza night and other get-togethers. Members leave meetings he has led feeling welcomed, appreciated, and invigorated to get the work done. We are facing a possible 4 seat campaign election this Fall, and we have every confidence that HTA will win every seat, due, in no small part, to Chris’ planning and leadership efforts.

Shannon Vargas is the real deal; every local would be lucky to have a Shannon. Shannon joined the HTA Bargaining Team in Spring of 2021 and has been actively listening, advocating, and collaborating for our members ever since. As a High School Counselor, she brings a unique perspective to the team and is able to speak for a portion of our Local that can be overlooked. When our district decided that they would save money by eliminating half of our Elementary Counselling positions, Shannon was having none of it. She helped spearhead a grassroots effort to save those positions. Hearing students, parents, teachers, and counselors rally in support of our members that night was a beautiful thing. It was also effective. Shannon is an amazing asset to HTA, and we are lucky to have her.

Rozalyn Hovivian is perceptive, emotionally intelligent, and grounded, with a natural ability to read and navigate any room. She joined the Bargaining Team in late fall of 2022 and quickly proved herself to be a formidable presence. Her experience as a middle school math teacher and Alder Resident Mentor Teacher has strengthened the team and informed her thoughtful approach to the work. She was at the vanguard of our union’s co-teaching trials and played a key role in shaping the co-teaching language in our CBA. Her organizational skills are peak—no cap—but all jokes aside, she consistently keeps both the team and the district on track, focused, and moving forward with her ability to track the multiple proposals as they are passed back and forth. With Rozalyn on our team, HTA’s future is bright, dazzling.

Thank you, Chris, Shannon, and Rozalyn, for your service to HTA!
And a big Thank You to HTA's 2nd Vice President, Jamie Killebrew, for being a part of their celebration.

03/11/2026

Strong schools start with stable funding. Signing the petition to extend Prop 55 helps protect critical funding for California students. If you haven’t signed yet, please find an HTA representative at your school site or contact the HTA office.

12/18/2025

At Tuesday's Governing Board Meeting, Red wasn't just a color —it was a statement.
Thank you to every member who showed up, spoke up, and supported HTA. Together, we are stronger.

11/07/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we recommit to honoring and uplifting the voices, stories, and cultures of our Native communities.

We are dedicated to telling the truth about our shared history including the resilience and contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples whose lands we live and learn on today.

Every student deserves to know the full history of this land.

Go to https://bit.ly/47BT2sU to find resources to support our students and educators.