Michael Calandra

Mike is the current representative serving the members of Robert Morris Primary school. He has been with the district for many years, served on the negotiations committee, and fought repeatedly to stand up for BTA members and their contractual rights. He is currently a UPK teacher at Robert Morris.

Robert Vanderwerf, Marcia Raziano, and Allison Dun

Robert, Marcia, and Allison are dedicated educators at Jackson Intermediate School. Robert is a First Grade teacher, Marcia is a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist, and Allison is a Reading Specialist

Christopher Coke

Christopher has been an active member of the Batavia Teachers’ Association since his election in 2021. During that time, he has vigorously advocated for members, ensuring their contractual rights are honored, and working toward education and self-advocacy for every member. He has served on many committees, including APPR and Negotiations, as well as the Health and Safety and Bylaws committees. He has also acted as the chairperson of the Member Records and Public Relations committees and is the webmaster for the BTA website. He has been an elementary teacher at John Kennedy since 2014.

Wendy Federico

Wendy Federico has been a teacher at John Kennedy Intermediate school since 2015 and currently teaches second grade. She has been a building representative since 2022. During that time, she has served on the Safety, Solidarity, and Public Relations/Communications committees. She is committed to representing the membership, voicing contractual concerns, and advocating for her colleagues in an open and positive manner. 

Timothy Tzetzo

Tim is a Reading Specialist at John Kennedy Elementary school.

Trisha Livergood

The 2025-2026 school year is my second as a BTA Building Representative for John Kennedy.  I am honored to represent you as a part of the BTA Executive Council.  I have been a Reading Specialist in the Batavia City School District for 20 years and experienced the many shifts in expectations, positions and buildings that have occurred throughout that time (sometimes all in 1 school year).  I taught at the Middle School for 16 years and was moved to John Kennedy with the budget cuts made in 2020.  I am also a mom of college age twins so I fully understand the juggling necessary for working parents. 

In my role as a representative, I utilize my experience and knowledge from my time in both buildings, working with multiple administrators and being a working parent will allow me to represent classroom and special area teachers; as well as the many different interventionists that are members of the Batavia Teachers’ Association at JK.  It is my hope that through this position I can continue to assist my colleagues in ensuring that JK continues to be a building that supports and empowers each other, so that we can all continue to do what is best for our students.

Nicholas Bestine

Nick is currently a Social Studies teacher at Batavia Middle School.

Melanie Case

Melanie Case has been a teacher at Batavia Middle School since 2016 and has proudly served as a building representative since 2021. During her tenure, she has served on the Communications, APPR, and Schedule C committees. She teaches music and is currently the chairperson for her department.

Charlene Symula

Charlene Symula is a Batavia Middle School Representative. Elected to the position in 2021. She is dedicated, and diligent when representing the teachers she works with at the Middle School. She is there to support union members in any situation. She is part of the board for the Genesee County Teacher Center. It is her job to make sure everyone is aware of the different programs that the Teacher Center produces. Charlene Symula has been a proud Union member since 2000. During that time, she has seen many people come and go in the district but the overall membership of this district has made it worthwhile to be a representative.

Christopher Cummings

Christopher is currently a Career and Technology Education teacher at Batavia Middle School.

Stacy Marzello

I have proudly represented my colleagues at BMS for the past 14 years as a building representative. Throughout that time, I have consistently attended the NYSUT Winter and Summer Leadership Conferences. I have also served on the negotiations committee for the past several years, including during the current contract negotiations.

It has been my privilege to represent BTA at the Committee of 100 for the past seven years, as well as to serve as a member of NYSUT’s State and Local Women’s Committee. In 2023, I was honored to receive the Western New York NYSUT Leadership Award in recognition of my hard work and dedication to the union and my role as a building representative.

I am also the NYSTRS Delegate for the union, where I keep members informed of NYSTRS updates and assist anyone with retirement-related questions.

Stacy is currently a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Batavia Middle School.