Tier 1 National Org

Theresa Corona brings more than 35 years of experience in public education to her role as a Labor Relations Representative with UASC. She served as an elementary school principal for 19 years and as President of the Administrators Association of Chula Vista, where she represented school leaders through labor-management professional partnership. She recognizes the important role of labor organizations in advancing fairness, collaboration, and respect for educators.

Theresa Corona brings more than 35 years of experience in public education to her role as a Labor Relations Representative with UASC. She served as an elementary school principal for 19 years and as President of the Administrators Association of Chula Vista, where she represented school leaders through labor-management professional partnership. She recognizes the important role of labor organizations in advancing fairness, collaboration, and respect for educators.

Dear Council of School Officers Retiree:

This year, we are pleased to offer a new and convenient online renewal option. You may now select your benefits and pay your dues entirely online, no paper form required, by December 22, 2025.

ENROLL HERE

If you prefer to mail your payment, you may still do so by calling the office for a packet at 202.526.4700.

RETIREE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

We are looking forward to engaging our retired CSO members in more of the upcoming activities of the union. Your expertise and experience will surely be an asset to the overall growth of the union. For further information on the role you can play, contact one of the Retiree Executive Board Members below.

Patricia Briscoe

Email: pbbdciaa@yahoo.com

Dr. Briscoe retired from the DC Public School System in September 2018 after 43 years of service. She worked as a teacher at Anacostia, Spingarn and Eastern Senior High Schools and spent 22 years in the Department of Athletics as a Coordinator and Assistant Director of Athletics. She later served as Athletic Director at Eastern Senior High School until her retirement in 2018. A CSO member since 1989, this is her first opportunity to serve on the Council.

Gwendolyn Brown

Email: Bronxgal95@gmail.com

Gwendolyn Brown is a retired Special Education Supervisor with DCPS. She spent 36 years as a special education teacher and teacher mentor in DCPS, along with two years at a public charter school advocating for teachers and students. She also served as an adjunct professor at Trinity University for more than five years.

Barbara Childs

Executive Board Retirees
Meet the retired members serving on the Retiree Executive Board.

Retiree Membership
Information about retiree membership and enrollment.

Retiree Legal Benefit
Explore the legal benefits available to eligible retirees.

Retiree Events
View retiree events, activities, and past celebrations.

Meet the CSO Executive Board

The CSO Executive Board provides leadership and guidance in representing the interests of school officers across the District of Columbia Public Schools. Meet the dedicated leaders who serve our members and support the work of the Council of School Officers.

Richard Jackson

President

BARBARA CHILDS

Executive Vice President

Barbara Broady Childs spent 42 years with DC Public Schools as a teacher, assistant principal and principal before retiring in 2008. She also served as a field supervisor for Master of Arts in Teaching interns at Bowie State University.

Barbara continued working with educators after retirement and served as Executive Vice President of CSO until her retirement in 2024. She remains active in education and her community.

Arthur Linder, Sr.

Treasurer

Arthur Linder, Sr. served DCPS for 47 years as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and summer school coordinator. He has been a CSO member since 1993 and has served on the Executive Board in several roles.

Arthur has served as Treasurer since 2017.

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