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IEA Board of Directors Meet Your Union's Leaders

The IEA Board of Directors serves as the governing body that sets the association’s strategic direction, adopts policies, and oversees the responsible use of member resources. Board members are elected by their peers through IEA’s democratic election process, ensuring that educators have a direct voice in shaping the union’s priorities. The board is composed of statewide officers, regional representatives, and designated constituency seats that reflect the diversity of Idaho’s education community. Together, they represent thousands of educators across the state and work to advance policies that strengthen public schools. Through their leadership, the board ensures that the IEA remains member-driven, transparent, and focused on supporting Idaho’s students and educators.

President and Leadership

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Idaho Education Association President

Layne McInelly
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Vice President

Jon Hawkes
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National Education Association Director

Lindsey Smith

Board of Directors

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Kelli Aiken

Region 1 (North Idaho/Coeur d’Alene area)
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Connie Wilkerson

Region 1 (North Idaho/Coeur d’Alene area)
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Cyndi Faircloth

Region 2 (North Central Idaho/Lewiston-Moscow area)
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Lindsey McKinney

Region 2 (North Central Idaho/Lewiston-Moscow area)
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Pierrette Madrid

Region 3 (West Central Idaho/Payette-McCall-Middleton areas)
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Stacy Wescott

Region 3 (West Central Idaho/Payette-McCall-Middleton areas)
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Marta Hernandez

Region 4 (South Central Idaho/Twin Falls-Magic Valley area)
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Wendy Smith

Region 4 (South Central Idaho/Twin Falls-Magic Valley area)
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Aneatra Walker

Region 5 (Southeastern Idaho/Pocatello area)
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Colton Walker

Region 5 (Southeastern Idaho/Pocatello area)
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Angela Gillman

Region 6 (Eastern Idaho/Idaho Falls area)
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Lisie Smith

Region 6 (Eastern Idaho/Idaho Falls area)
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Amber Armstrong

Region 7 (Boise area)
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Cassie Horner

Region 7 (Boise area)
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Tabitha Miller

Region 7 (Boise area)
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Stephanie Hopkins

Region 8 (Southwest Idaho/Nampa-Caldwell-Mountain Home area)
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Melyssa Ferro

Region 8 (Southwest Idaho/Nampa-Caldwell-Mountain Home area)
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Angie Hickman

Region 9 (West Ada)
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Carmi Scheller

Region 9 (West Ada)
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Darcie DeLeon

At-Large
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LiseAnn Mills

ESP-at-large
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Mary Lee Ruch

Retired
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Dick Chilcote

Retired
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Jon Hawkes

Interim Resolutions Committee Chair

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