Representative Phyllis Thede View All Years

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Phyllis Thede

Scott County

Term

Serving fifth term in House.

Profession

Attendance secretary at Williams Intermediate School (retired June 2016).

Education

Attended Southwestern Community College and Westmar College.

Memberships and Activities

Served as second vice chair for the Iowa Democratic Party. Former paraeducator with the Davenport Community Schools. Served as union president in school district, vice president, contract negotiator, and grievance chair. Served on many committees with the district including the superintendent search committee. Also served on the state Minority Action Committee for 10 years. Campaign manager for two successful candidates for school board. Organized rallies for Howard Dean and Kerry/Edwards campaigns.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Raised in Creston and resides in Bettendorf.

Family Members

Husband, Dave; three daughters and four grandchildren.

House District 93