About LEA

Established in 1921, the Lincoln Education Association has over 2,800 active and retired members. 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.

2021-2022 Professional Agreement Between the Lincoln Public Schools and the Lincoln Education Association

2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Professional Agreement Between the Lincoln Public Schools and the Lincoln Education Association

LEA Board Members

Deb Rasmussen

President

deb.rasmussen@nsea.org

Mindy Diller

Vice President

Lux

Megan Simsic

Secretary/ Treasurer

Huntington

Shari Anderson

Elementary Representative

Everett

Gina Boltz

Elementary Representative

Prescott

Julie Colby

Elementary Representative

Everett

Christine Foy

Senior High Representative

Lincoln Southeast

Stephanie Howell

At-Large Representative

The Career Academy

Nora Lenz

Middle Level Representative

Mickle

Jordan Muller

At-Large Representative

Moore

William West

At-Large Representative

Lincoln High

LEA Staff Members

Mandy Faripour

Organizational Specialist/ UniServ Director

mandy.faripour@nsea.org

Todd Tystad

Organizational Specialist/ UniServ Director

todd.tystad@nsea.org

Elaine Koch

Membership & Finance

elaine.koch@nsea.org

Emily Sears

Government Relations & Governance

emily.sears@nsea.org