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Local Unions

Select a county from the map to see local affiliates for that location or scroll down to see an alphabetical list of all local affiliates of the Florida Education Association.

Displaying Results for County: DeSoto

desoto county educators association (3842)

Office Address

102 S. RIDGEWOOD DRIVE SUITE 9
SEBRING, FL 33870

Main Phone:
(239) 275-8252

Officers

PRESIDENT

JERRY MEAD

VICE-PRESIDENT (Education Staff Professionals)

TARRA RICHARDSON

VICE-PRESIDENT (Teachers)

TIMOTHY SCHOMBURG

SECRETARY

DIANA TYSON

Staff

SERVICE UNIT DIRECTOR

JIM DEMCHAK

SECRETARY (Membership)

SHARON SLOAN

COVID-19 Resources

Q&As for Florida Educators

Common questions about school closures, testing, students with IEPs, evaluations, certifications and more. Updated 3/31.

Digital Learning Resources for Educators and Parents

Resources for engaging students during the school closure

FEA Statewide Town Hall on COVID-19

Video and transcript of March 25 town hall on the impact of coronavirus on Florida’s public education system.

Q&As and Resources for Parents

Common questions and resources for parents — including links for meals for students in need.

Advocacy Updates for
COVID-19

Ways for members to take action to protect students, educators, healthcare professionals and working people.

Member Benefit Resources and Links

Overview of the additional resources our benefit partners are providing to help members deal with the COVID pandemic. Updated 4/20 with Student Loan Forgiveness information.

AFL-CIO Survival Guide for Unemployment

A PDF guide for working people facing unemployment.

Frontline Blog

Senate Bill 1014

February 10, 2021

What the Bill DoesSenate Bill 1014 contains numerous anti-union provisions including requiring:All instructional and support…

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Senate Bill 84

February 9, 2021

What the Bill DoesSB 84 eliminates the pension option for employees enrolled in the Florida…

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Senate Bill 48

February 9, 2021

What the Bill DoesSB 48 expands education savings accounts as a back door to funnel…

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News

A message from the new FEA President

September 5, 2020

New FEA President Andrew Spar discusses FEA’s work, his path to becoming president and his vision for FEA’s future, in a letter to FEA members.

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A message from your outgoing president

September 1, 2020

This time of year, just prior to Labor Day, is always a time of transition for all of us involved in education. The beginning of the school year is a…

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Reopen Survey Results

July 22, 2020

We asked. You answered.Thursday July 16 through Monday July 21, FEA surveyed educators and parents to get their sense of comfort level with regards to returning to school campuses this fall.…

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