About LEA

Established in 1921. We are the recognized bargaining agent for certificated staff in the Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. LEA is the local affiliate of the Nebraska State Education Association and the National Education Association.

2024-2025 Professional Agreement

LEA Board Members

Deb Rasmussen

President

deb.rasmussen@nsea.org

Mindy Diller

Vice President

Lux

mindydiller79@gmail.com

Megan Simsic

Secretary/ Treasurer

Huntington

teachermegsimsic@gmail.com

Shari Anderson

Elementary Representative

Everett

sharipaulson@gmail.com

Julie Colby

Elementary Representative

Everett

jcolby890@gmail.com

Ross Pickel

Elementary Representative

Norwood Park

rossjames000@gmail.com

Jake Bogus

Middle Level Representative

Schoo

jakebogus@gmail.com

Tyler Mathers

Senior High Representative

Lincoln Southeast

tmathers08@hotmail.com

Stephanie Howell

At-Large Representative

The Career Academy

usarmymom3315@gmail.com

Nora Lenz

At-Large Representative

LPSDO

lenzna@gmail.com

William West

At-Large Representative

Lincoln High

west.williamm@gmail.com

LEA Staff Members

Teresa Matthews

Organizational Specialist/ UniServ Director (Middle/High School Level)

teresa.matthews@nsea.org

Todd Tystad

Organizational Specialist/ UniServ Director (Elementary Level)

todd.tystad@nsea.org

Emily Sears

Associate Staff

emily.sears@nsea.org