Peace River Basin Field Office


HCEA Application

Highlands County Education Association (HCEA) is the association that represents the 800+ people who fall under the “teacher” umbrella (teachers, guidance counselors, ESE support facilitators, content specialists, and more). We are growing our membership and community outreach, one person at a time. We are the largest association in the Peace River Basin Field Office.
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Highlands CEA Bargaining Agreement

Contact info
Members in Need of Assistance should contact Jean Federica President of HCEA for further action. You can also email Jean directly at
Jean Federico jfederico940@gmail.com
3201 Sparta Rd Sebring
863-873-4531

Jean Federico -President
Jean retired from teaching at APMS after 26 years but remains the President. She also retired from the US Air Force.
Jean Federico
Welcoming Annie Noethlich to the board as our new Secretary.
More to come
Kimberly Henry - Treasurer
Treasurer Kimberly Henry is a teacher at Avon Elementary. She is the keeper of the books and purse. She focuses on fiscal responsibility, and creating data used by HCEA in membership drives, PD offerings, etc.
Shonda Zimmerman-Vice President
Shonda is a teacher at Sun n Lake ES, teaching for over 10 years. She has been an active HCEA member for all but 1 year. She has served in many capacities for HCEA. She welcomes any questions you have.
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