John McCarthy

John McCarthy

Grievance Officer

 

John began his teaching career in the fall of 1998 and became a member of the Batavia High School History Department in September 2001. He was elected to the position of BTA Building Representative at BHS in 2004 where served the membership faithfully for nine years. He was elected to the position of BTA Grievance Officer in 2013.  He also acts as the Association’s NYSUT Representative Assembly Third Delegate.

In his words,

“I have been fortunate enough to have earned your trust over the years through hard work. I listen to you, I work on your behalf and I fight not just for you but for each union member to make sure our contract is upheld.”

 

Our Union

Est. more than 50 years ago, the BTA is the leading teachers union in the GLOW region.

~ Members
Hours of Teaching and Learning Each Year
~ Students

Union Officers

The current acting officers for the 2025 - 2026 school year

Mark Warren

Mark WarrenPresident

Batavia High School

Antonio Madau

Antonio MadauVice President

John Kennedy Elementary

Joseph Rebisz

Joseph RebiszNegotiations

John Kennedy Elementary

Andy Kiebala

Andy KiebalaTreasurer

Batavia Middle School

Jessica Franks

Jessica FranksSecretary

Batavia Middle School

John McCarthy

John McCarthyGrievances

Batavia High School