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Meet our Board of Directors

The WEA Academy is governed by a committed Board of Directors made up of Wisconsin teachers and education support professionals. Every decision the Board makes is grounded in our mission to promote high quality public education by providing access to professional and personal learning, education resources, and collaboration.
WEA Academy board of directors President, Deanna Needham portrait

Deanna Needham

President, Fennimore Education Association
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WEA Academy Vice-President, Rachale Poppe portrait

Rachael Poppe

Vice President, Green Bay Education Association
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WEA Academy Secretary, Brenda Morris portrait

Brenda Morris

Secretary, Lake Mills Education Association
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WEA Academy Treasurer Nathan Ugoretz portrait

Nathan Ugoretz

Treasurer, Port Washington Saukville Education Association
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WEA Academy board of directors member Elizabeth O'Leary protrait

Elizabeth O'Leary

Madison Teachers, Inc.
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WEA Academy board of directors member Kabby Hong portrait

Kabby Hong

Verona Area Education Association
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WEA Academy board of directors member Tyra Perine portrait

Tyra Perine

Eau Claire Association of Educators
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WEA Academy board of directors member Denise Engstrom portrait

Denise Engstrom

WEAC-Retired
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