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Learn More Join Today! Search Meg Cypress 2019 Colorado Teacher of the Year CEA Member Since 2006 -- Welcome to the CEA is the largest union of educators in the state with more than 38,000 K-12 teachers, higher ed faculty, and education support professionals, as well as students preparing to become teachers, and retired educators. What We Do -- What Our Members are Saying… “I’m happy and thankful that more school systems across the country are recognizing the importance of diversity, not just giving lip service to it, but actually giving attention to it. So way to go teachers, educators and school districts for recognizing diversity.” “Being a member of the Association adds a lot of value to the teaching profession. Once I got engaged in the Association, I realized that I could have an impact beyond my classroom, which is good for all students. As a teacher, it’s important that you broaden your scope outside your silo and make a difference for more students by being a member of your Association.” “Let’s make sure we have fabulous education for all students, even our impoverished students, and let’s not just talk the talk, let’s walk the walk.” “For the last eight years, I have taught music to more than 700 students. In that time I have laughed with them and cried with them. I’ve been a mentor, a role model and a friend. Every day, they amaze me with the level of creativity, dedication and passion they bring to my class. Because of this and so much more, I still firmly believe that being a teacher is the most important thing I can do with my life.” CEA Leadership Team Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. -- -- The Latest News, Insights and More from CEA Press Releases, Action Alerts, and the Latest News from the Statement: Colorado’s Largest Union Applauds the Colorado House Education Committee for Standing with Students and Educators March 5, 2021 Statement Regarding Biden Administration Mandating Testing February 22, 2021 CEA Media Release: New Member Survey Paints Grim Picture about Worsening Educator Shortage Crisis in Colorado February 18, 2021 1 2 3 … 51 › Podcasts   Action Alerts   CEA News   View All Articles -- CEA ACTION ALERT No posts found. Our Partners -- Contact Us 1500 Grant Street Denver, Colorado 80203 P: (303) 837-1500 P: (800) 332-5939 Email Us Site Map CEA Home Who We Are CEA History Mission/Vision Leadership UniServ Offices What We Do Center for Organizing Legal Services Govt. Relations Teaching & Learning Membership Overview Become a Member Member Login Contact CEA Career Opportunities Press & Media Center Join CEA Assign a Menu Copyright 2020 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Type and Press “enter” to Search Frank Valdez Frank Valdez Director of Communications Frank’s main responsibilities are public/media relations, community/corporate partnerships, and communications strategy. Email: fvaldez@coloradoea.org Office Phone: 303-837-1500 Cell Phone: 720-372-8888 X Kathy Rendon Kathy Rendon Executive Director Kathy Rendon has worked in the labor movement in Colorado for almost 16 years. She has spent nearly a decade at CEA, first as a UniServ Director in Jefferson County and then as the manager of CEA’s Center for Organizing and CEA Deputy Executive Director. Kathy is a graduate of Jefferson County Public Schools and earned her B.A. in Political Science at Providence College, Rhode Island. She also holds Master’s degrees in international development and social work from the University of Denver. Kathy and her family live in Denver where their two children attend Denver Public Schools. X Amber Wilson Amber Wilson Secretary-Treasurer Bio forthcoming X Kathy Rendon Kathy Rendon Executive Director Kathy Rendon has worked in the labor movement in Colorado for almost 16 years. She has spent nearly a decade at CEA, first as a UniServ Director in Jefferson County and then as the manager of CEA’s Center for Organizing and CEA Deputy Executive Director. Kathy is a graduate of Jefferson County Public Schools and earned her B.A. in Political Science at Providence College, Rhode Island. She also holds Master’s degrees in international development and social work from the University of Denver. Kathy and her family live in Denver where their two children attend Denver Public Schools. X Kevin Vick Kevin Vick Vice President Kevin Vick is an 18-year veteran high school social studies teacher, teaching mainly U.S. History and U.S. Government. He earned his Bachelor degree from the St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, and his Master’s of Arts in Teaching degree from Colorado College. Kevin is currently serving as the Vice President of the after being elected to that position in April of 2018. Previously, he served as President of the Colorado Springs Education Association for six years. In order to serve as CEA’s Vice President, Kevin is currently on leave from Colorado Springs School District 11. Within CEA, Kevin has held other leadership positions including CEA Board Member from 2010 to 2014 and Co-Chair of the Council of Association Presidents from 2013-2015. Kevin has also been active with other Colorado Springs organizations including the Downtown Rotary Club, the Latino Luncheon Community Group, and Citizens’ Project. Kevin is passionate about advocating for the professional treatment of educators, especially for autonomy in decision making in the classroom. He currently resides in Colorado Springs with his wife, a high school art teacher, and their daughter. X Amie Baca-Oehlert Amie Baca-Oehlert President Amie Baca-Oehlert is a high school English teacher and counselor. She was named the Adams City High School Teacher of the Year in 2000-2001. She earned her undergraduate degree from Clemson University and a Master’s degree in school counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. After serving six years as CEA’s Vice President, Amie was elected as CEA President in April 2018 and started serving in that role on July 6, 2018.In order to serve as CEA President, Amie is currently on leave from her teaching duties in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. She previously served as President of the District Twelve Educators’ Association and as the Ethnic Minority At Large member on the CEA Board of Directors. Amie was selected by Governor Bill Ritter to serve as one of three teacher representatives on the P-20 Council, serving from 2008-2010. Beginning in 2010, she was appointed by Governor Ritter as one of four teachers to serve on the State Council of Educator Effectiveness. Amie is passionate about advocating for the rights of public school educators. She resides in the Thornton area with her husband, who is also a public school administrator and licensed teacher, and her three children. X Ami Prichard Ami Prichard NEA Director Ami Prichard is a third generation Colorado teacher. Throughout her career, she has taught secondary social studies and English, Language Arts to 7th through 12th grade students and college students, in traditional, alternative, and online settings. For the last 16 years, Ami has taught in Jeffco Public Schools where she grew up, lives, and her three children attend school. Ami has an undergraduate degree with majors in psychology, sociology, English and history and her Masters of Arts in Teaching with emphasis in social studies and language arts, from Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska. X Join Now Popup Join Us Today! Are you ready to help elevate education in Colorado? Want to see every student thrive? Your membership provides you with amazing benefits that support you throughout your career in education. And as a CEA Member, you will join your colleagues and state leadership as part of a collective voice, working to provide the best public education for every stude...