Our Leaders & Affiliates

Missouri NEA is truly the members’ organization.

MNEA is a true grassroots organization governed by its members. Holding membership at the local, state and national levels, MNEA members have influence at every level where important education decisions are made.

MNEA’s top policy-making body is the Representative Assembly, a group of more than 350 locally elected members who meet in November and April.

MNEA local affiliates are governed by locally elected leaders. In some areas of the state, local affiliates within a geographic area meet periodically in governance or service councils.

Executive Officers

The executive officers are elected by delegates of the MNEA Representative Assembly. The MNEA President is Phil Murray (Poplar Bluff School District). The MNEA Vice President is Rebeka McIntosh (Grandview C-4 School District). The president and vice president are on leave from their school districts and serve MNEA full-time. The NEA Directors are also elected by delegates at the MNEA...

Board of Directors

The MNEA Board of Directors sets policy. Delegates of the MNEA Representative Assembly elect the executive officers. The MNEA President is Phil Murray (Poplar Bluff School District), and the MNEA Vice President is Rebeka McIntosh (Grandview C-4 School District). The president and vice president are on leave from their school districts and serve MNEA full-time. The NEA Directors are also elected by...

State Committees

Missouri NEA is truly a member-led Association. MNEA's State Committees have specific charges to help develop and/or carry out Missouri NEA's programs. Click on the titles below to view the responsibilities of each committee. Except otherwise noted, committee members and chairpersons are appointed by the MNEA President. The committee chairperson schedules meetings, which can be held either...

Local Affiliate Websites

MNEA members have the strength of three unions protecting their rights. Together with the 3 million-member National Education Association and Missouri NEA, local associations serve as the united voice to promote, advance, and protect public education. We advocate for the rights and interests of students, teachers, and education support professionals. More than 300 local associations have chosen to...