Mooney Scholars

2018

Tanner Marburger, of Brookville, Ohio. He plans to attend Wittenburg University or Sinclair College to study

 education. His mom is Kim Marburger, a member of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center Employees Assocation, Local 4575.

2017

Eric Adeyemon, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He plans to attend Howard University to study political science. His mom is Abiola Adeyemon, a member of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795.

Darrell Lausche, member of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795 and OFT Human Rights Committee Chairman, to attend the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference  for leadership development. 

Deborah Frost, member of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795 and member of the OFT Human Rights Committee, to attend the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference for leadership development.

Chandra Gardner, member of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers/ACPSOP, Local 1520 and member of the OFT Human Rights Committee, to attend the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference for leadership development.

2016

Thomas Pedrotti, of New Lebanon, Ohio. He plans to attend University of Dayton and study history and political science. His mom is Marjorie Loyacano, a member of the New Lebanon Federation of Teachers, Local 4468.

Brian Hribar, of Brunswick, Ohio. He plans to attend Bowling Green or Ohio State to study middle school 

education and English as a second language (ESL). His mom is Jean Hribar, a member of the Berea Federation of Teachers, Local 1699.

2015

Cherie Lo, of Shaker Heights, Ohio. She plans to attend Harvard College to study early childhood education. Her mom is Shuling Tai, a member of the Beachwood Federation of Teachers, Local 1468.

Allan Bobincheck, president of Beachwood Union of Support Staff (BUSS), Local 6840, to attend the AFT PSRP Conference leadership development.

Mike Schmitz, president of Owens Support Personnel, Local 6325, the AFT PSRP Conference for leadership development.

Darrell Lausche, member of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795 and OFT Civil Rights Committee Chairman, to attend the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference  for leadership development.

Chandra Gardner, member of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers/ACPSOP, Local 1520 and member of the OFT Civil Rights Committee, to attend the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference for leadership development.

2014

Ian Meister, of Fairlawn, Ohio. He plans to attend University of Akron to study education in science. His dad is Matt Meister, a member of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795.

Hope Johnston-Holm, of Cincinnati, Ohio. She plans to attend American University, College of 

Wooster or Ohio State to study political Science. Her dad is Frederick Johnston, a member of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Local 1520.  

Mooney Leadership OFT (Mooney LOFT) - The Mooney LOFT program provides leadership development for current and upcoming leaders of OFT locals across Ohio. Launched in 2014 with support from the Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship Fund, the program strengthens locals by helping leaders build local capacity, creates a platform for leaders to network and grow, and aligns work across the state from a local level through the state level.

2013

John Michael McCann, of Cincinnati, Ohio. He plans to attend Ohio University to study history or political science. His mom is Margaret Groeber, a member of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Local 1520.

Melissa Cropper, OFT President to enroll in the Education Policy Fellowship Program, a program of the Institute for Educational Leadership. The Education Policy Fellowship Program works in partnership with state-based partners to prepare such leaders – individuals who can work effectively across boundaries to improve student outcomes.

2012

Angela Rose Holecko, of Berea, Ohio. She plans to attend American University to study political science and international affairs. Her dad is Steve Holecko, vice president of the Berea Federation of Teachers, Local 1699.

2011

Kathryn Victoria Day, of Georgetown, Ohio. She plans to attend Northern Kentucky University or 

Xavier University to study music education. Her mom is Donna Day, a 6th grade math teacher and member of the Georgetown Federation of Teachers, Local 4903.

2010

Katey Anderson, of Woodville, Ohio. She plans to attend Ohio State University to study speech and hearing sciences, and education. Her mom Kelly Anderson is a fourth grade teacher, 

instructor for the union’s professional development program Educational Research and Dissemination (ER&D), and a union building representative for the Oregon City Federation of Teachers, Local 1080. Her father Kip Anderson is a high school math teacher and treasurer for the local union.

2009

Joseph Giuliano, of Newton Falls, Ohio. She plans to attend Mount Union College to study political 

science and international affairs. His mom is Peggy Giuliano, president of the Newton Falls Classroom Teachers Association, Local 4864.

2008

Allison Marquette, of Rossford, Ohio. She plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study education. Her mother is a member of the Oregon City Federation of Teachers, Local 1080.

2007

Kelsey Stefanik-Sidener, of Columbia Station, Ohio. She plans to attend American University in Washington, D.C.

 to study political science and international affairs. Her mom is Cheryl Stefanik, OFT executive secretary.