National Rural Education Association

NREA Foundation

The NREA Foundation is a philanthropic extension of the NREA. The Foundation presents both the Rural Teacher of the Year Award and the Hall of Fame Award, as well as several scholarships. You can learn more about these honors on our Awards and Programs page. Below is a directory of the NREA Foundation leadership. Their website is currently under construction – check back soon!

Sean Rickert

President

Allison Nys

Board Chair

Scott Turney

Treasurer

Jason Bell

Teacher of the Year Program

Heather Zellers

Board Member

Jeff Eide

Board Member

Chris Lagoni

Board Member

Brad Mitchell

Board Member

Ty White

Board Member

Wade Owlett

Board Member

Devon Brenner

Board Member

Max Thompson

Board Member

Jeff Carlson

Board Member

Melissa Sadorf

Ex Officio

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