What is NIEA?

The Nazarene International Education Association was born out of the concern of Nazarene educators. They recognized the need for a support network to provide fellowship and resources to strengthen their educational ministries. The Association of Nazarene Christian Schools (ANCS) was the first grass roots response to this need. In 1980, the General Assembly placed responsibility for Christian Schools in Children's Ministries. In a 1982 report to ANCS, Miriam Hall, director of Children's Ministries, proposed a denominationally sponsored organization. ANCS voluntarily disbanded in favor of the new organization. After two years of planning, the Christian School Steering Committee adopted the concept and name of NIEA on April 17, 1984. In June of 1984, the new NIEA Executive Council proposed a Constitution and Bylaws. In February of 1985, the General Board approved the documents paving the way for ratification by NIEA membership.

What are the benefits of NIEA active membership?

• The NIeA eLink quarterly publication
• Discounts on annual conventions and seminars
• Local, district and regional fellowships
• National prayer network
• Current legislative updates affecting child care and day school ministries
• Regular flow of resources ideas and helpful hints for making your ministry more effective
• Job search/placement resource for teacher, directors, and administrators
• Directory of Nazarene Christian Schools and public and home school teachers
• Opportunity to form a partnership with an international Nazarene school

Who may join NIEA?

Membership in the NIEA shall be open to all educators associated with the Church of the Nazarene, whether by actual membership, employment, or regular attendance, and others interested in supporting the purposes of this organization. There are four categories of membership that include Individual, Institutional, Associate, and Student. For membership information, call 888-644-4510 or E-mail bpostlewait@nazarene.org or amotley@nazarene.org. For more information about NIEA, go to www.niea-online.org.

To print a copy of the NIEA Membership Application click here.

Annual NIEA Conference

The Annual NIEA Conference is an opportunity for fellowship and networking for those involved in Christian, public, private, and home schools. Many seminars and workshops are offered to provide useful information for continuing to provide quality education.

Each year the conference is held in a different educational region. Below is the list of locations for future NIEA conferences.

2007-- Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois
2008-- To Be Determined
2009-- Orlando, Florida

For more details concerning the Annual NIEA Conference, please consult the latest issue of The NIeA eLink, the NIEA website, www.niea-online.org, or contact Beula Postlewait at bpostlewait@nazarene.org or Anya Motley at amotley@nazarene.org.

The NIeA e-Link

The NIeA eLink is a quarterly NIEA publication that connects Nazarene Christian Schools with information and resources. This newsletter provides information about the Annual NIEA Conference, articles for inspiration and information, resources and instructional aids for teachers in different educational settings, information about current legal issues, and an opportunity for NIEA officers and regional representative to report on happenings within their regions. Click here to view the latest edition of The NIeA eLink.

NIEA Executive Council for 2005-2009

General Chairperson	Northwest Nazarene University Regional Representative
Mark Taylor	Janyne McConnaughey
St. Louis Community College	Nazarene Bible College
3400 Pershall Road	1111 Academy Park Loop
St. Louis, MO 63136-1499	Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: 314-513-4417	Phone: 719-884-5036
Fax: 314-513-2070	Fax: 719-884-5039
E-mail: mltaylor@stlcc.edu	E-mail: jamcconnaughey@nbc.edu
Vice-Chair Early Childhood Education	Olivet Nazarene University Regional Representative
Midge Simpson	Deb Hughes
Sonshine Learning Center	8611 Mayhew Rd.
1201 Haywood Rd.	Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Greenville, SC 29615	Phone: 260-485-7951
Phone: 864-233-4062	E-mail: KPSchool@aol.com
or 1-888-427-4326 Ext. 19	School: Kiddie Prep School, Inc.
Fax: 864-233-0903
E-mail: mustangmidge@gmail.com
Vice-Chair Elementary Education	Point Loma Nazaree University Regional Representative
Steven Butcher	Debbie Hallman
Trinity Wesleyan Child Care	Tempe Church of the Nazarene
9709 Allisonville Road	3929 S. Rural Road
Indianapolis, IN 86250	Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: 317-849-9551	Phone: 480-838-2887
Fax: 562-864-8156	Fax:
E-mail: Steveb@trinitywesleyan.com	E-mail: debbie_hallman@hotmail.com
Vice-Chairperson Secondary Education	Southern Nazarene University Regional Representative
Lance D. Howard	David Benson
2633 Waldean	11837 Balliol Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80909	Fort Worth, TX 76036
Phone: (719) 634-2661	Phone: (817) 297-0914
E-mail : ldjlhoward@msn.com	E-mail: dbensontx@yahoo.com
Canadian Nazarene University Regional Representative	Trevecca Nazarene University Regional Representative
Ron Gray	Cindy Stone
556 Lakeshore Road	Princeton Christian School
Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 1B5	PO Box 924916
Canada	Princeton, FL 33092
Phone: 905-871-5289	Phone: 305-257-3644
E-mail: rgrayfe@vaxxine.com	Fax: 305-257-5799
	E-mail: c_stone@princetonchristian.org
Eastern Nazarene University Regional Representative	Director of Children's Ministries
Jackie Salotti	Lynda Boardman
Fairview Christian Academy	Children's Ministries
Box 555	6401 The Paseo
Fairview Village, PA 19409	Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 610-539-5664	Phone: 816-333-7000 Ext. 2254
Fax: 610-630-8781	E-mail: lboardman@nazarene.org
E-mail: jsalotti@fvcn.org
Mid American Nazarene University Regional Representative	Coordinator of Christian Schools
Pat Mason	Beula Postlewait
First Impressions Preschool	Children's Ministries
11811 State Line Road	6401 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64114	Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-942-9083	Phone: 816-333-7000 Ext. 2363
Fax: 816-942-1195	E-mail: bpostlewait@nazarene.org
E-mail: pdm@kcfc.org
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Regional Representative	Assistant Coordinator of Christian Schools
Wendell Kizzee	Anya Motley
1615 Mozart Drive	Children's Ministries
Westlake, OH 44145	6401 The Paseo
Phone: 440-871-7533	Kansas City, MO 64131
Fax: 440-871-9419	Phone: 816-333-7000 Ext. 2255
E-mail: WKIZZEE@aol.com	E-mail: amotley@nazarene.org