Peace River Basin Service Unit
Use Application button for both teacher and support staff applications.
DCEA, FEA, & NEA visiting Desoto HS and NES
The Desoto County Educators Association (DCEA) is the Association representing both the Support Staff and the Instructional Staff in Desoto County. The teacher side was first certified in 1975, while the ESP side was organized in 2016. DCEA is the exclusive bargaining agent for all the Support and instructional employees of the Desoto County School System. We negotiate and enforce your contracts through an excellent working relationship with the School Board, Superintendent, and Administration. Join your Colleagues in Desoto and across the County as a proud Association member.
NEA President: Becky Pringle, FEA President: Andrew Spar, DCEA President: Jerry Mead and others visiting Nocatee ES after Hurricane Ian visited.
Officers 2025-27
Andy Heine - President
Vacant- Vice - President (Teachers)
Tarra Richardson - Vice - President (ESP)
Karen Privitello - Secretary
Rosa Mares-Stainbrook - Treasurer
Members in Need of Assistance can contact Andy Heine President of DCEA for further action. You can also contact any DCEA officer for help.
To join the Desoto County Educators Association use the QR code below to enter your information.
Scan QR code for application
Desoto ESP Contract. To view or download click on the link below.
Desoto Teachers Agreement. To view or download click on the link below.
