Rochester Education Association

Rochester Education Association
2778 Commerce Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507)288-5409
Local #7225

Member Spotlight

Vision Statement
Empowering REA members to teach with Dignity, Purpose, and Pride.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to be a strong, dynamic, professional association that supports its members in leading the pursuit of educational excellence.

Core Values
Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Respect for Individuals

2025-2027 REA Negotiations Updates:
May 27

New to Rochester Public Schools? Check out this slideshow and join the REA!

Join the REA

REA statement to the RPS school board in support of ALL students.

2023 Legislative Lobby Days

Thanks the the REA members that took the time to lobby all of our local legislators in St. Paul this year.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact to become a member of REA?
Please contact either Vince Wagner, our REA President, or Amy Campbell, our membership chair. You may click on their names above to send an email.

How do I notify REA of a name or address change?
Click on the "Name or Address Change" link on the left side of the screen under the Downloadable Forms heading

Where can I find a copy of the REA contract?
Click on the "Contract and Negotiations" drop down menu under the REA heading at the top of the page. You will also find the Negotiations minutes on that page as well.

How does joining the union benefit me as a member?
Please look under the REA tab at the top to view the member benefits page, or click HERE.

Where do my dues go?
Here are links to the current and past fiscal years' dues structure.
Current dues structure for 2024-25.
Past dues structure for 2023-24.

Any specific questions may be directed to John Haug, REA Treasurer.

Who are my Education Minnesota Representatives?
- President: Denise Specht
- VP: Monica Byron
- Treasurer / Secretary: Rodney Rowe
- Field Staff: Curt Rock
- District I Representative: Michelle Bacon

Downloadable Forms

Professional Development
PD/Relicensing Information and Links

Interested in an Education Minnesota Foundation Grant? Check out this video.

Scholarships

REA Member Scholarships
This one-time $1000 scholarship is available to children of REA members who are in their first two years of post-high school education.

Download the 2025 application HERE.
Deadline is Friday, April 4, 2025.

AFT Scholarships

Updated for 2024
AFT offers an $8000 Scholarship for dependents of members and $1000 grants to members themselves to pursue their own educational goals.

For more information and eligibility requirements, click HERE

AFL/CIO Scholarships

The AFL/CIO also offers a host of different scholarships, click HERE to take a look.