HCEA Application

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Highlands County Education Association (HCEA) is the association that represents the 800+ people who fall under the “teacher” umbrella (teachers, guidance counselors, ESE support faciliators, 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 Service Unit.

Highlands 2023 FEA DA Platinum Membership Award

2024 NTO

Constitution & bylaws

Suncoast/ED Choice Link

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

863-314-6178

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

jfederico940@gmail.com

Kris Harden- VP

Kris is at APMS as Guidance resource teacher. Kris also is a member on the Insurance Committee and bargaining team for HCEA.

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-Secretary

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.

shondazimmerman07@gmail.com

Here's the list of reps by school:

Memorial - Jen Zoky

Lake Placid High - Kate Grizzell

Avon Park High - Cyndee Hern

Cracker Trail - Nichelle Curtis

Sebring High - Kaerdi McGovern

Park Elementary - Jipsy Silva

Sebring Middle - Kara Williams

Avon Park Middle - Kris Harden

Avon Elementary - Kimberly Henry

Sun 'n Lakes - Shonda Zimmerman