Our Mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members, Kansans, and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.
Our Vision is a great public school for every student.
Our Core Values:
Elected Officers
Management Staff
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Administration or Policy
Mark Farr, President, ext. 8142
Sherri Schwanz, Vice President, ext. 8129
Crystal Blackmon, Executive Assistant, ext. 8142
Kevin Riemann, Executive Director, ext. 8136
Sarah Meyer, Executive Assistant, ext. 8135
Business Services
John Metzger, Manager, ext. 8116
Wendy Miller, Business Services, ext. 8113
Tracy Catlin, Membership Specialist, ext. 8117
vacant, Technology Assistant, ext. 8145
Communications
Marcus Baltzell, Director, ext. 8134
Angela Deines, Assistant, ext. 8134
Teaching & Learning
Idalia Shuman, Director, ext. 8104
Carol Donovan, Administrative Assistant, ext. 8103
Legal Services
Marjorie Blaufuss, General Counsel, ext. 8131
Robert Blaufuss, Research Attorney, ext. 8131
Kimberly Streit Vogelsberg, Staff Attorney, ext. 8131
David Schauner, Of Counsel, ext. 8131
Dorothy Emory, Executive Assistant, ext. 8131
Legislative and Political Advocacy
Mark Desetti, Director, ext. 8141
Terry Forsyth, Director, ext. 8126
Andrea Mick, Administrative Assistant, ext. 8122
Organizing
Rex Hull, Director, ext. 8110
Carol Donovan, Administrative Assistant, ext. 8103
UniServ/Organizational Services
Julie Wilson, Associate Executive Director, ext. 8128
Sarah Meyer, Executive Assistant, ext. 8135
Print Copy Operator/Maintenance
David Kukovich, ext. 8121 or 8143
Ad Astra UniServPhone: 913.268.4005 Kevin Scarrow – Ad Astra UniServ Director Kelly Shannon – Ad-Astra UniServ and statewide programs |
Alliance UniServPhone: 913.268.4005 Tammy Baltzell – Alliance UniServ Director Christine Foster – Alliance UniServ and Wyandotte United UniServ |
Capital UniServPhone: 785.232.8271 Shianne Shively– Capital UniServ Director Matthew Lukowicz – Capital UniServ and Rolling Hills UniServ |
Cottonwood UniServPhone: 785.628.8217 Kathy Rome – Cottonwood UniServ Director Sue Schmidt – Cottonwood UniServ and KNEA Southwest UniServ
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KNEA SouthwestPhone: 785.628.8217 Justin Smith – KNEA Southwest UniServ Director Sue Schmidt – Cottonwood UniServ and KNEA Southwest UniServ
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Kaw Valley UniServPhone: 913.268.4005 H.J. Heistand – Kaw Valley UniServ Director Megan Broll – Kaw Valley UniServ
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Konza UniServPhone: 785.232.8271 Linda Brungardt – Konza UniServ Director Jen Siefer – Konza UniServ and Pony Express UniServ
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Pony Express UniServPhone: 785.232.8271 Anna Moon Bradley – Pony Express UniServ Director Jen Siefer – Konza UniServ and Pony Express UniServ
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Rolling Hills UniServPhone: 785.232.8271 Kevin Belt – Rolling Hills UniServ Director Matthew Lukowicz – Capital UniServ and Rolling Hills UniServ
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South Central UniServPhone: 316.685.2397 Dennis Tabor – South Central UniServ Director Pam Taverner – South Central UniServ and Walnut Valley UniServ
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UD1-ValleyPhone: 785.227.3510 Sue Maples – UD1-Valley UniServ Director Tammy Wagoner – UD1-Valley
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UniServ SoutheastPhone: 620.231.2266 Tony White – UniServ Southeast Director Cathi Lindsay – UniServ Southeast
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United Teachers of WichitaPhone: 316.262.5171 Greg Jones – United Teachers of Wichita UniServ Director Rebecca Denton – United Teachers of Wichita UniServ
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Walnut Valley UniServPhone: 316.685.2397 Tim Knoles – Walnut Valley UniServ Director Pam Taverner – South Central UniServ and Walnut Valley UniServ
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Wyandotte United UniServPhone: 913.268.4005 Ollie Carroll – Wyandotte United UniServ Director Christine Foster – Alliance UniServ and Wyandotte United UniServ |
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