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The Kalamazoo Education Association (KEA) has a membership of over 800 teachers, school counselors, librarians, social workers, psychologists, and other school professionals in the Kalamazoo Public School District.

KEA gives our members a strong voice to advocate for our students’ right to a quality public education, and input into administrative decisions that directly affect our students and our profession.

Our Members are among the most talented and passionate individuals in Kalamazoo!

KEA has opportunities for you to become involved in everything from community organizing, social event planning, and committee service, to grievance processing, building representation, and political action.

If you are interested in being an active member, please contact our office today!

Executive Board Members

PRESIDENT -

Heather Reid

h.reid@kalamazooea.org

VICE PRESIDENT -

Gayla Clark

clarkge@Kalamazoopublicschools.net

TREASURER -

Corey O'Bryan

treasurer@Kalamazooea.org

SECRETARY -

Sygnett Swann

swannse@kalamazoopublicschools.net

MEA/NEA SEAT C & Parlimentarian - Christine Payne

payneca@kalamazoopublicschools.ne

PAC DIRECTOR -

Laura Payne

paynelm@kalamazoopublicschools.net

MEA/NEA SEAT D

Laura Payne

paynelm@kalamazoopublicschools.net

MEA/NEA SEAT E

Elizabeth McDermott

Mcdermottea@kalamazoopublicschools.net

EMPLOYER RELATIONS DIRECTORS

Elizabeth McDermott

mcdermottea@Kalamazoopublicschools.net

Angela Krzebietke

krzebietkeam@kalamazoopublicschools.net

PD/HR CHAIR

TBD

PR CHAIR

TBD

EARLY EL. @ LARGE REP.

Janel Browning

wrightjm@Kalamazoopublicschools.net

LATER EL. @ LARGE REP.

Danielle Buehrle

BuehrleDM@Kalamazoopublicschools.net

MS @ LARGE REP.

Anthony Barnes

barnesam@kalamazoopublicschools.net

HS @ LARGE REP.

Tisha Pankop

pankoptl@kalamazoopublicschools.net