To develop and promote the adoption of such ethical practices, personnel policies, and standards of preparation and participation as mark a profession;
To develop and promote a continuing program to advance instruction by improving salaries and fringe benefits, by upgrading professional preparation, and by improving working conditions for all members of the faculty through formal negotiations with the governing body of Pittsburg State University;
To enable members to speak with a common voice on matters pertaining to the teaching profession and to present their individual and common interests;
To help educators develop an awareness of their privileges and responsibilities as citizens.
For information on becoming a member for PSU-KNEA, please contact:
Office: 301 Yates Hall, 620-235-4754
620-235-4713
PSU KNEA * Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway * Pittsburg KS 66762
Executive Committee Members
Khamis Siam, President, 2022-2023 (1-year term)
Amy Hite, 1st Vice President, 2022-2023 (1 year term)
Grant Moss, 2nd Vice President (Membership Chair), 2022-2023 (1 year term)
Susan Johns-Smith, Secretary, 2021-2023* (2 year term)
Ruth Monnier, Treasurer, 2022-2024 (2 year term)
Kyle Thompson, Parliamentarian, 2021-2023 (2 year term)
*Constitution indicates elections in odd years
KNEA-RA & Southeast Uniserv Council Delegates
Susan Carlson, 2022-2023 (1 year term)
Mark Diacopoulos, 2022-2023 (1 year term)
NEA-RA Delegates
Mark Diacopoulos, 2022-2023 (1 year term)
Susan Carlson, (Alternate delegate), 2022-2023 (1 year term)
Bargaining Team
Peter Chung, 2022-2024
Mike Elder, 2022-2024
Jessica Jorgensen Borchert, 2022-2024*
Chris Anderson, 2022* replacing J. Borchert while on sabbatical
Trent Lindbloom, 2022-2024
Laura Washburn, Lead Negotiator, 2022-2024
Bargaining Council (10 elected, 5 appointed)
Chris Anderson, 2022-2024
Mark Diacopoulos, 2022-2024
Rick Hardy, 2022-2024
Kris Lawson, 2022-2024
Kent Runyan, 2022-2024
Barth Cox, 2022-2023
Browyn Conrad, 2022-2023
Amy Hite, 2022-2023
Lori Martin, 2021-2023
Theresa Presley, 2021-2023
Grievance Committee (6 members, 3-year term, 2 per year)
Peter Chung, 2022-2025
Randy Winzer, 2022-2025
Chris Anderson, 2021-2024
Jamie Wood, 2021-2024
Browyn Conrad, 2020-2023
Membership Committee (3 members, 2-year term, even years)
Grant Moss, Chair, 2022-2023
Chris Anderson, 2022-2024
Jason Clemensen, 2022-2024
Lori Martin, 2022-2024
Elections Committee (3 members, 2-year term, even years)
Jason Clemensen, Chair, 2022-2024
Barth Cox, 2022-2024
September 6, 2022 - Fall Gathering Dinner, PSU Alumni Center, 5:30 p.m.
NEA/KNEA Member Benefits provides a wide range of programs that help improve the overall quality of life for members and their families. From affordable insurance and secure investments, to advance technology and convenient, accessible credit, NEA/KNEA Member Benefits programs can help members get significantly more out of life and their hard-earned dollars. Benefits include:
From left to right: Emily Crowley, Brox Bogner, Kay Kraybill, Mark Diacopoulos.