September 2023 isea.org • ISEA Resource Guide
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We Are ISEA
We Are ISEA
preK-12
Iowa's preK-12 educators help students achieve
academically and learn the skills they need to be
successful and productive citizens.
Area Education Agency (AEA)
Area Education Agency members are a vital link in
maintaining Iowa's top-quality public education system
providing services for students, teachers, administrators,
and families in schools.
Chair Jill Neas, Staff Liaisons Jeremy Kunz
(jeremy.kunz@isea.org) and Kim Miller (kim.miller@isea.org)
Education Support Professionals (ESP)
Education Support Professionals foster positive learning
environments, offer nutritious meals, deliver reliable
transportation, maintain safe and clean schools, and
provide the social and emotional support students need
to be ready to learn.
Chair Janelle Meyers Smith, Staff Liaisons
Amy DeGroot Hammer (amy.degroothammer@isea.org)
and Toby Paone (toby.paone@isea.org)
Higher Education
ISEA's community college faculty play an integral role
in preparing Iowans for the jobs of the future and in
keeping Iowa's economy vital and strong.
Chair Mark Zabawa, Staff Liaisons Suzy Card
(suzanne.card@isea.org) and Ray Feuss (ray.feuss@isea.org)
ISEA Retired
Retired members represent a reservoir of knowledge,
experience, and talent that serves as a valuable resource
for the NEA and the ISEA.
Chair Linda Linn, Staff Liaisons Doug Smith
(doug.smith@isea.org) and Peri Van Tassel
(peri.vantassel@isea.org)
ISEA Aspiring Educators
ISEA Aspiring Educators is a pre-professional program
for college students preparing to enter the education
profession.
Chair Emma Freyermuth, Staff Liaisons Colleen Heinz
(colleen.heinz@isea.org), Joe Judge (joe.judge@isea.org),
Micah McCutchan (micah.mccutchan@Isea.org)
Our Core Values
We value quality
public education and
are committed to the
success of every student.
We value elevating the
education profession
because we are most
effective in an environment
that respects our rights and
responsibilities and provides
fair compensation for all.
We value strong public
interaction because
effective schools require
all of us to be held
accountable including
students, educators,
parents, communities and
public leaders.
We value a proactive
organization with leaders
who articulate vision,
anticipate issues, seek full
participation of members
and take action.
We value membership
in the association
because it demonstrates
collective care for the
needs of students,
educators and the
community.
We value highly
qualified and dedicated
educators who
engage in continuous
improvement.
