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Retired Educators Discover how you can continue making a difference

As a retired educator, you may be out of the classroom — but you still have so much to teach Idaho Education Association members. Our retired members play a crucial role providing context, enthusiasm and support to the entire IEA.

Continue a lifetime of good work by getting involved today.

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Support

Your union still needs you. Retired members provide crucial support during collective bargaining, raise thousands of dollars for IEA’s charitable and political causes, and actively participate in annual events such as Delegate Assembly.
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Advocate

Raise your voice for Idaho educators and school children! As a retired member, your experience is an invaluable asset, whether you’re advocating for safer classrooms or to improve retirement and health benefits.
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Maintain

You worked hard for your union benefits. Don’t let them disappear now! As a retired member, you’ll still enjoy the same access to benefits such as exclusive discounts on travel and special rates on insurance, phone and internet service, and so much more.

Membership that works for life.

Did you know you don’t have to wait until retirement to become a retired member? Sign up for a pre-retired lifetime membership while you’re still in the classroom and enjoy a seamless transition while maintaining your benefits. If you’re not ready yet, you can choose between an annual membership or wait until retirement to begin a lifetime membership.

Meet your Retired Council leadership.

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Tama Meyer

Region 1
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Cheryl Jenkins

Region 2
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Sheila Stickler

Sheila Stickler Region 3
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Maria Christensen

Maria Christensen Region 4
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Gail Griffin

Gail Griffin Region 6
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Jan Trull

Jan Trull Region 7
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Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders Membership Chair Region 8
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Dick Chilcote

Dick Chilcote Co-Chair Region 9
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Mary Lee Ruch

Mary Lee Ruch Co-Chair
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Shane Reichert

Shane Reichert IEA Liaison

Join Familiar Faces in Your Retired Chapter

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NIEARC

The Northern Idaho Education Association Retired Chapter includes members who live in the Panhandle and the Lewiston and Moscow areas.
Visit NIEARC's website
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SWEA-R

The Southwest Education Association-Retired serves the Boise metropolitan area, Canyon County and beyond.
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RESET-6

Retired educators in Southeastern and Eastern Idaho, including the greater Pocatello and Idaho Falls region, can continue their involvement through RESET 6.
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Learn more about retired membership

There's no need to wait — you can get started as a retired member today!
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The Monica Beaudoin Retired Award

Nominate a retired member who has gone above and beyond.
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Retired Council Minutes

Discover what happened at past meetings of your IEA Retired Council.
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NEA-Retired Membership

Join the largest network of retired educators in the country.
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