About Us

NEA-Alaska/Retired

We are retired certified and classified employees from Alaska’s K-12 public school system. Through our unified membership with NEA and NEA-Retired, we are more than 3.2 million members strong. We are advocates for students, public education, and the welfare of retired members. We advocate protecting and improving retirement pension and health benefits, including state pensions, Social Security, and Medicare.

Find out more about the Pre-Retired/Retired Membership and download a membership form.

Contact Us—Your NEA-Alaska/Retired Board of Directors, representatives to NEA-Alaska Board and staff liaison.

NEA-Alaska Retired Board of Directors

Bob Deitrick— President
deitrick@ptialaska.net

Kristina Tornqvist— Vice President
ktornqvist@mtaonline.net

Mary Bohanan—Treasurer
mryboh@yahoo.com

Barbara Stek—Secretary
bwstekak@yahoo.com

Jerry Patterson— At Large Director
jpcp@gci.net

Don Hadley—At Large Director
hadley_donald@msn.com

Bette Reed—At Large Director
bette@mtaonline.net

Don Oberg -Region R Director
doberg907@hotmail.com

Gayle Harbo—Region R Director
sjharbo@yahoo.com

Vacancy— Region R Director