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
Peggy Hoy
Idaho Education Association President
Jon Hawkes
IEA Vice President
Lindsey Smith
NEA Director for Idaho
Board of Directors
Connie Wilkerson
Region 1 (North Idaho/Coeur d’Alene area)
LuAnn Cummings
Region 1 (North Idaho/Coeur d’Alene area)
Cyndi Faircloth
Region 2 (North Central Idaho/Lewiston-Moscow area)
Andrea Merrill
Region 2 (North Central Idaho/Lewiston-Moscow area)
Stacy Wescott
Region 3 (West Central Idaho/Payette-McCall-Middleton areas)
Carly Strough-Flowers
Region 3 (West Central Idaho/Payette-McCall-Middleton areas)
Marta Hernandez
Region 4 (South Central Idaho/Twin Falls-Magic Valley area)
Wendy Smith
Region 4 (South Central Idaho/Twin Falls-Magic Valley area)
Aneatra Walker
Region 5 (Southeastern Idaho/Pocatello area)
Colton Walker
Region 5 (Southeastern Idaho/Pocatello area)
Angela Gillman
Region 6 (Eastern Idaho/Idaho Falls area)
Kristin Barnard
Region 6 (Eastern Idaho/Idaho Falls area)
Amber Armstrong
Region 7 (Boise area)
Tabitha Miller
Region 7 (Boise area)
Cassie McBean
Region 7 (Boise area)
Stephanie Hopkins
Region 8 (Southwest Idaho/Nampa-Caldwell-Mountain Home area)
Melyssa Ferro
Region 8 (Southwest Idaho/Nampa-Caldwell-Mountain Home area)
Angie Hickman
Region 9 (West Ada)
Carmi Scheller
Region 9 (West Ada)
Darcie DeLeon
At-Large
LiseAnn Mills
ESP-at-large
Terri Sanders
Retired
Greg Felton
Retired
Paige Stranahan
Aspiring Educator
Governance Resources
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