06/14/2026
The final day of the 2026 MNEA Summer Leadership Conference at Lincoln University in Jefferson City was another busy and productive day for MNEA-R!
The MNEA-R Leadership Team started the morning early, staffing the MNEA-R Membership Table as conference attendees arrived for breakfast. Throughout the morning, MNEA-R leaders connected with members, answered questions, and shared information about the many opportunities available through MNEA-R.
MNEA-R Treasurer Kassie Payne and Budget Chair Brent Fullington attended a role-alike session with MNEA Chief Financial Officer Karen Struemph, where they shared MNEA-R resources with participants from across the state.
MNEA-R President Treena Murray and Vice President Linda Innes participated in the Presidents' Role-Alike Session led by MNEA President Rebeka McIntosh, discussing leadership strategies and priorities for the coming year.
Meanwhile, MNEA-R Board Member Beth Ann Roland and Secretary Kate Kraybill welcomed visitors to the membership table, answered questions, and gathered contact information from active members interested in learning more about MNEA-R.
The MNEA-R team distributed packets containing Pre-Retired Membership flyers and CHEER information for 60 local presidents to share at their back-to-school events.
During the closing session, MNEA President Rebeka McIntosh and MNEA Executive Director Dr. Patrick Layden delivered inspiring remarks on the "State of Our Union," highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing public education and our Union.
To wrap up a successful conference, MNEA-R drew raffle tickets and awarded gift cards to several pre-retired attendees.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the MNEA-R table. The 2026 MNEA Summer Leadership Conference a tremendous success. We look forward to continuing to grow and strengthen MNEA-R across Missouri!
