Leadership

Shonda Jackson Below is the first elected president of the Northeast Houston American Federation of Teachers.  Local #6568 serves employees (except bus drivers) in the Channelview, Galena Park and Sheldon ISD.

Prior to serving as the full time elected president of NEHOU AFT, Mrs. Below played an active role with NE Houston AFT for 7 years. She worked in Channelview Independent School District for 15 years as a special education teacher.  Mrs. Below still has a passion for inspiring the future of children as well as being an advocate for the union. 

Lisa Dishongh, Vice President
Channelview Representative
COPE Co-Chair

Latonya Rudolph is the proud treasurer for Northeast Houston AFT and is the At-Risk Facilitator at Alice Johnson Jr. High school in Channelview ISD. Mrs. Rudolph attended Texas Southern University and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After working for the Department of Human Service for 4 1/2 years, she entered into the education field.  Eventually, she returned to school, attending Prairie View A&M University obtaining her Masters in Counseling and Educational Administration.  Latonya is happily married with four children and have a deep passion for

Teiyonike "Nicky" Irvin
Sheldon Executive Board Representative

Jarod Carpenter
Channelview Executive Board  Representative
COPE Co-Chair