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Desiree Cooper
Co-President of WEA
Desiree Cooper has been a member for 12 years. Desiree is a social studies teacher at Janitell Junior High School. Desiree is a teacher representative on EIP, a member of the district Calendar Committee, a junior representative on the discussion team, and a member of the licensed Alternative Compensation Committee. Desiree moved to Widefield when she was eight years old.
Kathy Nickell
Vice President of WEA
Kathy Nickell has been a member for 30 years. Kathy is the attendance secretary at Mesa Ridge High School. Kathy is president of the non-licensed EIP, non-licensed representative on the discussion team, member of the alternative compensation committee for non-licensed employees, and a member of the Insurance committee. Kathy is also a board member of the Widefield School District 3 Credit Union. Kathy has lived in Widefield her whole life. Kathy has done battle with the district over many issues, including charter schools.
Dustin Flesher
Co-President of WEA
Dustin Flesher has been a member for 17 years. Dustin is the librarian and journalism teacher at Janitell Junior High School. Dustin is also the Vice President of the Pikes Peak Education Association. Dustin graduated from Rampart High School in District 20 and first took a position in Widefield in 2021.