WE ARE IRCEA

Welcome to the Indian River County Education Association (IRCEA) - a symbol of unity, professionalism, and commitment towards the teaching profession. Founded in 1975, IRCEA is the union representing teachers employed by the School District of Indian River County. Our mission is twofold: to act as a staunch advocate for our members, and to consistently strive towards improving public education for all stakeholders within our district, state, and nation.

As a professional body, we are driven by our purpose to provide comprehensive representation for teachers in our district, while also serving as a reliable source of information for professional educators and the wider community. In carrying out our mission, we work tirelessly to promote professionalism and unity within the teaching profession, to make a significant, lasting impact on the future of education.

Meet the Executive Board

  • Jennifer Freeland

    PRESIDENT
    jennifer@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team, System Wide Instructional Council, Treasure Coast Service Unit

    Comittees: Calendar, District Budget, Health Insurance, Sick Leave Bank, Student Code of Conduct, IT

  • Germaine Johnson

    VICE-PRESIDENT
    germaine@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team, Treasure Coast Service Unit

    Committees: Calendar, Health Insurance, Supplements

  • Ren Robb

    TREASURER
    ren@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team, Treasure Coast Service Unit

    Committees: Supplements

  • Carla Cundiff

    SECRETARY
    carla@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team

    Committees: IT

  • Liz Canon

    6-8 DIRECTOR
    canon@ircea.org

    Committees: Health Insurance

  • Eddy Flores

    MINORITY REPRESENTATIVE
    eddy@ircea.org

    Committees: District Safety, Sick Leave Bank

  • Ron Gehrke II

    COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
    ron@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team

    Committees: Calendar, IT, Supplements

  • Jackie Patsche

    9-12 DIRECTOR

    jackie@ircea.org

    AFL-CIO Representative

  • Deanne Puglise

    ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR
    deanne@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team

  • Elizabeth Pinkney

    DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
    elizabeth@ircea.org

    Committees: Calendar, Sick Leave Bank,

  • Judy Whalen

    NON-INSTRU/CTIONAL
    judy@ircea.org

    Negotiations Team