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