Retired Educators
You may be retired from your career in education, but we know that many of you are still living the good fight for public schools. Public education and educators face challenges that require the resolve and support of its members -- all of its members, both active and retired. NEA needs your support, your wisdom, and your leadership to forge a path forward. Joining Missouri NEA-Retired gives you the opportunity to remain engaged on important issues facing students, education, and educators.
If you would like to talk to someone about membership, contact Pam Koetting (pam.koetting@mnea.org) at (573) 644-9601.
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Join the Organization Working for You
Don't wait until you retire to join.
You can join pre-retired at any time, even while you are still receiving a paycheck from your school district. In essence, you can "pre-pay" for your MNEA Lifetime Retired membership, and it will just roll over when you notify us that you have retired.
For a one-time fee of $500 (lifetime membership) or $75 annually, MNEA-Retired membership provides:
- $4 million liability-protection policy when substituting in the public schools (up to 550 hours a year).
- Membership in a powerful, active, retiree organization that understands the value of public education.
- A subscription to the informative, high-quality quarterly NEA Today for NEA-Retired Members, Something Better, and pre-retirement planning information to give you a head start on enjoying a financially secure retirement.
- Leadership opportunities including voting and holding office in your retired organization and participation in literacy, mentoring, early career educator, and lobbying projects.
- Continuing membership keeps you eligible for NEA Member Benefits:
- Liability Insurance
- MNEA Member Benefits
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Medicare Supplemental Insurance
- Financial Planning & Credit programs
- Two free 30-minute legal consultations per year for personal matters
- Discounts on Restaurants, Travel & Entertainment
Get involved in MNEA-Retired
Serve on a Committee
As an MNEA-R Committee member, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Contribute your expertise and ideas: Share your knowledge and perspective and help MNEA-R develop and implement goals and activities.
- Collaborate with your MNEA-R colleagues: Be a part of a group of like-minded individuals committed to making a difference on a collaborative and supportive team.
- Make a real impact: See your work directly influence MNEA-R, driving positive change for our members
- No experience necessary!
Meetings & Activities
- Attend the MNEA-R Annual Meeting in April
- Attend the MNEA-R Annual Reception in November
- Attend regional meetings
- Become a member of MNEA-R regional groups
- Become an Education Advocate
- Run for MNEA-Retired position or office
Social Media
Awards & Grants
- Jim Coen Silver Citizenship Award Application
- MNEA-Retired Volunteer of the Year Nomination Application
- Nominate an MNEA teacher or ESP for a CHEER Grant
To learn more about the duties of officers, dues, and delegates, refer to the MNEA-Retired Bylaws.
Publications & Subscriptions
As a member of MNEA-Retired, there are a variety of publications and mailing lists that you may be interested in, all of which are free to members.
Focus Newsletter
Subscribe to the electronic mailing list to receive the following by email:
MNEA-Retired Focus newsletter
MNEA-Retired JOLT
News and Informational Alerts
Other Publications
View other MNEA publications at mnea.org/publications.
PSRS-PEERS Meeting Reports
State Board of Education & MACCE Reports
Legislative Update
MNEA-Retired members will also be subscribed to the NEA-Retired magazine.
MNEA-R Staff and Leaders
Executive Council
MNEA-Retired President
Treena Murray
(Two-year term 2025-26 & 2026-27)
Vice President: Linda Innes
Treasurer: Kassie Payne
Budget Chair: Brent Fullington
Historian: Lisa Kickbusch
Past-President: Terry Reger
(Two-year term 2024-25 & 2025-26)
Secretary: Pat McPartland
At-Large Committee Members
(Two-year term 2024-25 & 2025-26)
Holly Garrett, Communications
Wendy Kline
Annette Doyle
(Two-year term 2025-26 & 2026-27)
Sabina Button
Doug Hurst
Jane McPartland
Susan Whitehead-Clark
PAC Council: Nancy Copenhaver and Greg Meyer
MNEA Board of Directors: Beth Ann Roland
State and National Representation
MNEA-Retired members are elected each year for a two-year term to serve as delegates to the MNEA Representative Assembly in April and a one-year term to the NEA-Retired and NEA Representative Assemblies in June/July. MNEA-R members have also served on the NEA Board of Directors and helped lead the charge to repeal GPO/Wep.
Beth Ann Roland currently represents MNEA-R members on the MNEA Board of Directors.
Please check the NEA-Retired page for the national leadership, including the executive officers and board of directors.
MNEA Staff
MNEA Manager of Enterprise Operations: Pam Koetting
(573) 644-9601| Pam.Koetting@mnea.org | mnearetired@mnea.org
CHEER Fund Helps Educators
Caring Help for Education Endeavors by Retirees was formed by MNEA-Retired to be a public benefit by enhancing the learning conditions of Missouri's children. CHEER provides opportunities for MNEA-Retired members to reach out to public school district employees, particularly early career educators, and provide financial and material resources such as, but not limited to the following:
- Providing needed school supplies for classrooms or teachers.
- Enhancing workspaces for teachers and school personnel.
- Funding literacy projects.
- Funding teacher training opportunities.
- Promoting volunteerism.
- Participating in programs that relieve poverty.
- Promoting school readiness.
CHEER Fund Request application must be received by November 1 or March 1. The MNEA-Retired President or designee(s) will review applications before funds are awarded. If applications are approved, applicants and sponsors will be notified and funds will be awarded soon after.
Contributions to the CHEER Fund are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. You can choose to contribute by mailing in a check or online using your debit or credit card. Through the online donation form, you have the option of limiting your contribution to a one-time donation or recurring donation.