Nominations for State Delegates from Idaho to the Nationl Education Association Representative Assembly
*Closing of Nominations for state delegate is 1/17/2020
Special Election: Interim Vice-President
Stephanie Myers, Region 7 President, Boise EA President
Mary Anne McGrory, Region 5 Board Director, Pocatello EA President
- IEA Board of Directors Region 5 Representative. 5+ years
- Pocatello Education Association President – 2016-Present
- Region 5 President – 2016-2019
- IEA Trainer – I am an IEA Trainer and have presented several trainings at Summer Institute and at local professional development opportunities throughout the previous 5 years.
- I have been a member of both the IEA Professional Development Committee and the Human Civil Rights Committee.
- I have represented Pocatello at the NEA RA for 9 years.
ZONE A
Amy Biggs, Coeur d’Alene EA
- I have been the local president of Lakeland School District, secretary for Region 1, and a two time RA delegate.
- I am also currently the secretary for the Coeur d’Alene Education Association.
- A 2020 delegate to the IEA delegate assembly.
Karen Lauritzen, Post Falls EA
- I am the Vice President of the Post Falls Education Association. In my position, I am actively involved in our Targeted Local team.
- I am a member on the IEA Committee on the Future.
- I am an IEA Trainer, and have delivered multiple professional development opportunities for teachers around the state at IEA Summer Institute as well as Ignite conferences.
Zone B
Lacey Watkins, Moscow EA
- As Co-President of the Moscow Education Association, I work collaboratively with my partner to advocate for our local members.
- NEA Leaders for Just Schools Cohort – Last summer I was delighted to attend NEA’s Leaders for Just Schools Cohort.
- This year I have worked with my Targeted Local Team members to increase our membership.
Zone C
Lori Steiniker, Payette EA
- NEA Director for Idaho 2016-2019
- IEA Board of Directors for Region 3 2012-2016
- Payette EA Local President 2008-2018
Aimee North, Lewiston EA
- I have been my school’s building representative for the past 5 years, where I’ve attended monthly building rep. meetings followed by meetings at my school to communicate events and issues to members.
- Last year in was elected to be Lewiston Education Association’s vice president where the majority of my job is focusing on member recruitment and retention.
- This year I am stepping up to be on IEA’s communications team to represent region 2.
Tina Bentley, Middle EA
- Region 3 President 4 years
- Local President- McCall-Donnelly 4 years
- Delegate to IEA DA 6 years
Erin Murillo, Fruitland EA
- Serve as a member of the IGNITE (Idaho’s Growing Network of Inspired and Thriving Educators) Committee
- Served as a Delegate (2018 & 2019)
- Served as vice-president of the Region 3 Executive Team
ZONE D
Wendy Smith, Wendell EA
- Region 4 Board of Directors 2019-2020
- Wendell Education Association President 2016-2020
- Region 4 Vice-President 2008-2010
Kat (Catherine) Thorp, Blain County EA
- I have been a member of BCEA (Blaine County Education Association) for the entire 9 years that I have been teaching in Idaho. When I was in Arizona teaching I was also in the Arizona Education Association (2 years).
- I have had the privilege of attending DA at the Idaho state level 2 of my 9 years of teaching.
- I have been actively involved in BCEA . I have been involved with my local team and attending retreats the past two years while planning.
Zone E
Jeanie Cullip, Twin Falls EA
- Currently a first year teacher and have not had the opportunity to complete an activity with the IEA now as a full time member.
- Have been a delegate as a student program member would love the opportunity to represent my school, region, zone, and state at RA.
Pete Hurst, Twin Falls EA
- I have attended Delegate Assembly 2017 & 2018 and will be running for 2020 in Boise Idaho
- I have been the TFEA Building Rep. for Magic Valley High School for the last five years.
- I have/do sit/sat on several local and state committees as a TFEA/IEA teacher representative. TFSD district Workload committee, Insurance committee, and stipend committee. State of Idaho Dept. of Education Resources and Credit Recovery Services Advisory Committee.
Alisa Latimer, Twin Falls EA
- Special Ed Task Force
Camille Flournoy, Twin Falls EA
- Member of Twin Falls Legislative Action Team
- TFEA Building Representative
Donna Barron, Twin Falls EA
- Yearly bake sale fundraiser for C
- Delegate Assembly for former association
- Summer Institute classes for 2 years
David Gibson, Twin Falls EA
- Involved in the local association as President and Bargaining Team Member – 15 years
- Founding Board Member of Center for Teaching and Learning (previously IEA PD Committee) and Certified Trainer – 5 years
- Delegate to IEA Delegate Assembly and Representative Assembly – 15 years
Zone F
McKenzie Jones, Pocatello EA
- Pocatello Education Association Executive Board Member
- Region 5 Vice President
- Region 5 IGNITE Commmittee Member
Zone G
Elizabeth Hansen, Bonneville EA
- I participated in the Empower Conference in Region 6 as a new hire.
- Although not a local building rep, I have spoken to my staff about the importance of contributing to the Children’s Fund and how to access it.
- I have been asked to present for another region on Special Education for the Gen Ed Teacher.
Laura Milton, Idaho Falls EA
- Local President Idaho Falls Education Association 2019-2020
- Member of the IEA Committee on the Future 2019-2020
- Member of Targeted Local Team 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Jessica Marboe, Idaho Falls EA
- Member of the Idaho Education Association IGNITE Committee for Early Career Educators
- Idaho Region 6 SPARKS Facilitator 2019
- Idaho Falls Local Education Association 2 year executive board committee member
Zone H & I
Erin Paradis, Vallivue EA
- Vallivue EA Co-President 2019-20
- Region 8 President 2017 – Present
- IEA Board of Directors 2016 – Present
Danielle Blumhardt, West Ada EA
- I am the WAEA building advocate for Rocky Mountain High School and have attended the Advocacy Training w/ WAEA president/vice-president.
- I have also attended IEA Summer Institute 2019 in Pocatello.
- And have applied for/received a grant from the IEA Women and Minorities Caucus for a class set of “The Hunger Games” to use in my English 9 curriculum.
Greg Felton, West Ada EA
- IEA Board of Directors
- IEA Budget Committee
- Board of Directors – Center for Teaching and Learning
Kurt Dorn, West Ada EA
- Building Representative
- WAEA Negotiator
- WAEA GRPACE
Zone J,K,L
Stacie Aspiazu, Boise EA
- ESP At Large on the IEA Board of Directors
- Delegate to National Education Association Representative Assembly
- Chair of the IEA ESP Committee
Amber Armstrong, Boise EA
- IEA Board of Directors – Region 7 representative and substitute, 2 years
- BEA Recording Secretary – 5 years
- IEA Delegate Assembly Delegate – 15 years
Cindy Schaffeld, Boise EA
- IEA Board member for Region 7- I have been on the board for 13 years and have worked hard to help get membership up in BEA so we can get another board member. And we did it!!
- BEA Executive Board- I have been on the board for 13 years and have been proud to serve the membership of BEA.
- Member for 37 years and a building rep at many schools. I love advocating for members.
Zoraida Juarez, Boise EA
- 2019 IEA Delegate Assembly: voted to attend assembly by WAEA to analyzed resolutions to adopt and voted om proposals to amend.
- 2018-19 Minority Leadership and Women’s Leadership Training Seminar: attended sessions to advocate for racial justice, develop community partnerships, and engaging members at your work sites.
- 2018-2019: Building Rep. at Ustick Elementary: held monthly member meetings, attending monthly rep. meetings, and increased membership at the building level and at local schools.
Sherilyn Paris, Boise EA
- Delegate to IEA Delegate Assembly every year since 2000; I have represented the BEA since I joined the district and association as an active participant in discussions and debates, frequently proposing, and usually passing, new business items
- Proposer and co-writer of a bill (to exempt English Learners from the DWA and DMA for their first two years in country) and a resolution (directed to the US Congress to exempt English Learners from the ISAT for their first two years in country) that were each passed by both houses of the state legislature.
- Co-writer and sponsor of last year’s new business item to bring Early Childhood Education legislation before Idaho’s state legislature this session
Shelia Dengler-Shaw, Boise EA
- I would be an excellent representative at the NEA Assembly because I am passionate about our union and our profession. I relate well with other people and I am focused and organized. I am also a great listener, good at following through with things, and effective at getting other people on board. I currently teach Pre-K and have previously taught kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 5th grade.
- I am on the Executive Board of the Boise Education Association as an Elementary Director.
- I am the lead union building representative at the school I teach at.
Lisa Ozuna, Boise EA
- I have been a Building Representative for the last 10 years, where I have served as a liaison between my building members and our local association.
- I have been a Building Representative for the last 10 years, where I have served as a liaison between my building members and our local association.
- In addition, I have served as a delegate to the Idaho Education Association Delegate Assembly for the last 7 years, where I have helped determine the policy and direction of the Idaho Education Association.
Zone Retired
Penni Cyr, SWEA-R
- IEA State President, 2011-2017
- IEA Board of Directors, Region 2
- Moscow Education Association President, 6 years
Richard (Dick) Chilcote, SWEA-R
- IEA President (4 years)
- IEA Vice President (1 year)
- IEA Board of Directors (37 years; 8 as retired member)
Christy Pletcher. SWEA-R
- I was a teacher in Idaho for 34 years and am in my first year of retirement.
- I am a lifetime member of IEA/NEA.
- In addition, I have been the vice-president of the Women & Minorities Caucus for the past 4 years, and am now an active member of the South West Education Association Retired (SWEA-R).