Leadership

Brooke was elected President of JCEA in 2020. She was re-elected for her second term in 2023. Prior to serving as the President, she served as Vice President, Secretary, and Board Member for the Lakewood articulation area.

Brooke also as the liaison to the Community Outreach Action Team Chair.

To learn more about Brooke,  visit the President’s page.

After working at a charter school convinced him teacher unions are essential, Andrew became an active member of the Jefferson County Education Association during 2020-21 because JCEA was the only organization supporting educators during COVID. He has taught at Golden High School since 2014, loves working in Jeffco, and is passionate about making it a world-class place to work and learn. Andrew also loves playing disc golf, spending time with his wife, and cuddling with his chihuahua.

Dale Munholland teaches American History and AP US History at Pomona High School. Dale has been a teacher for over 20 years, all of which have been in Jeffco, and he has been a very active member of JCEA his entire career. He is passionate about public education as well as ensuring that our students and educators are treated fairly and equally. It is his honor and privilege to serve as the Vice President of JCEA.

David L. Holt teaches Modern World History and AP World History at Arvada High School. David has focused his education work on providing opportunities for all students and working with them to find direction in their postsecondary life. As a union leader he works on shaping policies that best prepare students and educators for success and fulfillment in an ever-changing world. David serves as one of JCEA’s Unit Directors on the CEA Board as well as being a representative to the Colorado Fund for Children and Public Education for Region 3.

Kari is a Social Emotional Learning Specialist at Manning Middle School. Having always been passionate about caring for people, she has spent her career organizing, collaborating, and working to help others develop their voices. As Political Action Team Chair, she advocates for our students, education, and public school funding. She will continue to amplify JCEA voices and work hard to ensure we elect people who are friends of public education.

Michelle Moehlis is a Spanish Teacher at Green Mountain High School. She ran for the chair of the JCEA bargaining team because the educator’s work environment is our students’ learning environment. She fights for fully funded schools that are safe and resourced to deliver our students the education they deserve. Successful schools create and contribute to strong supportive communities.

Cheri Cahill has been a Math teacher at The Manning School of Academics and Arts for the last 18 years. As the current Community Outreach Action Team chair she will work to broaden our outreach with our partner groups in the wider Jefferson County community so that we have solid partners in activities, such as Grub Club, that support our students.

Richard is a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at Bell Middle School. This will be his 6th year in Jeffco, but his 8th as an educator. He is passionate about providing equitable learning experiences for all students in Jeffco, and teachers earning a livable wage. As a member of the JCEA bargaining team and the Organizing Action Team Chair Richard will always be a voice for positive change for students and teachers. Richard also loves playing golf, going to concerts, and spending quality time with his wife and family.

Katie Cahill is a sixth grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Summit Ridge Middle School. As the Professional Practices Action Team Chair, she aims to advocate for professional development and responsibilities that meet educators’ needs so that they can focus on supporting their students. She is also passionate about empowering educators to learn from each other as the experts on our schools.

Ashlee Hoppe is a Learning Specialist at Summit Ridge Middle School who works to foster communication within her school, the district, and among local and state leadership. Ashlee is the Communications Action Team Chair in order to make educator voices heard and foster relationships with the people making the decisions in education, ensuring stronger schools for our communities and students.