Meet the Novato NFT Executive Board

Joe Morgan: President
I am passionate--I love my wife, kids, grandkids, bicycling and fishing, in that order. I have enjoyed my entire 35 year career of teaching and coaching and the early years at San Marin. The reason I stay in the Union is because of the energy, passion and excitement I get from the teachers with whom I interact. I want to make things better for teachers in Novato.

Arlene Morgan: Office Manager
Teachers are some of the most passionate, dedicated and intelligent people I know. I wish everyone could understand the satisfaction of achievement for both teacher and student when a student succeeds. NFT is here to support teachers in any way they might need.

Bob Cline: Treasurer
"Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." Henry Ford
I am now working in my 12th year of instruction in Novato Schools--nine years at Sinaloa, one year at San Marin and starting my second year at Marin Oaks. My Bachelor of Economics (with emphasis on labor and economic history) and experience as a private sector economist prior to becoming a teacher compliment my work as NFT Treasurer.

Jan DeLa Briandais: Secretary
I was a reading specialist at Lu Sutton for five years. This is my third year as an ELL teacher at Novato High. I love to read, dance, play mandolin, do yoga and (surprise ) teach !

Fran Rozoff: Vice-President Elementary
"We must be the change we wish to see." M.K. Gandhi
As a fourteen year teaching veteran at Olive School, I have witnessed many changes in our school district. A Novato resident for 28 years, I have been active in the community and in the schools my four children attended. I enjoy the continuing challenge of facilitating communication between Novato's public school teachers and our local community. I believe it is important to establish good relationships, have accurate information and a vision of excellence for all stakeholders in the Novato Unified School District.

Karen Pasternak-Miller: Vice-President Middle School
I have been teaching in the Novato Unified School District for 19 years. My first 15 were in the primary grades at Hamilton and I now teach at Sinaloa. I have a great husband and two grown children. My husband and I live on a small farm in Cotati where we spend time working in the garden and going for walks with the dogs. I love doing all kinds of crafts and being at the ocean. I love what I do. I love teaching. I would love to see all teachers put more effort into improving our "standing" in the district.