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State Leaders

President

Eddie Campbell (6/15/19 - 6/14/22) (R)
W: 502-875-2889 x 1307
D: 502-696-8902
eddie.campbell@kea.org

Vice President

Joel Wolford (6/15/19 - 6/14/22) (R)
W: 502-875-2889 x 1303
D: 502-696-8903
joel.wolford@kea.org

Executive Director

Mary Ruble 
W: 502-875-2889 x 306
mary.ruble@kea.org

Quick Facts

Salary Info

Beginning Teacher Salary:$36,494
Average Teacher Salary: $52,338

Job Market

Teacher shortages in rural areas of eastern Kentucky and tremendous demand for special education teachers statewide. Jefferson County, the system in Louisville, our largest city, also is working to recruit more minority educators. View current job openings.

Certification Requirements

Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
(502) 564-4606

NEA-Retired

Retired Contact

Kathy Whitlock
W: 502-696-8906
Kathryn.whitlock@kea.org

Retired President

Brenda McGown

Aspiring Educators

State Student Leader

Cameo Kendrick 

Student Organizer

LouAnn Flanagan
KEA Uniserv Director
2340-A South Highway 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
W: 270-866-4495
F: 270-866-4496