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The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Ready to teach and lead: Erin McNamara initially didn’t think much of being the first woman to lead the Guilderland Teachers’ Association but then, on the heels of Karen Magee being elected to lead the teachers’ union on the state level, McNamara said, “It’s a proud moment.” She went on, “Women tend to be more nurturing. I’ll bring compassion and a willingness to listen,” she said but was quick to add her male predecessors possessed those qualities, too.