Our Mission.
The mission of the Association is to provide professional growth through leadership, education, achievement, recognition, and networking opportunities for educational office professionals.
A message from the President..
Hello NAEOP Members,
Welcome to the 2026–27 NAEOP Year! I am thrilled to begin this journey with you and honored to serve as your President. This year holds incredible promise, and I am excited to be leading a truly wonderful team as your Board of Directors.
I chose the theme for this year as “Rooted in NAEOP”. It reflects the strength, stability, and growth of our association. Like the Tree of Life, our roots symbolize the history, dedication, and foundational values that keep us grounded. The branches and leaves represent our ongoing growth — the learning, leadership, and professional development that continue to expand and flourish. Together, we form a thriving, interconnected community where every member contributes to the health and vitality of the whole.
"Leadership is rooted not in power and authority, but in relationship."
— Robin Wall Kimmerer
At our first meeting together in Portland, OR during the Annual Conference, your NAEOP board came together for a powerful four‑hour session filled with collaboration, energy, and shared purpose. The ideas, passion, and teamwork in the room were inspiring. Together, we established several goals which will guide our work and strengthen NAEOP throughout the year:
• Engaging the NAEOP community through clear, positive communication; trust and collaboration; and transparent information‑sharing from the Board to members.
• Providing engaging professional development in multiple formats to meet the diverse needs of our membership.
• Building intentional relationships; actively promoting NAEOP; and offering meaningful outreach which supports both new and returning members.
One significant change approved by the board: The expanded schedule for our 2027 conference. To further enhance your professional development experience, we will use all four days—Sunday through Wednesday—with the conference officially kicking off on Sunday morning. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
Looking forward to an amazing year with each of you.
Marie Freeman, CEOE
National Association of Educational Office Professionals
President 2026-27
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association shall be to promote the advancement of education by improving the quality of service by educational office personnel to institutions of learning and the profession.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Association shall be to provide professional growth opportunities; recognize educational office personnel as members of the educational team; and, elevate the standards of office personnel in education.
FIVE-POINT PROGRAM
The five-point program of the Association is LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, ACHIEVEMENT, RECOGNITION, and NETWORKING.
SEAL
The Corporate seal shall have the name of the Association inscribed thereon. The seal may be changed at the decision of the Board of Directors.
COLORS
The colors of the Association shall be Green and Gold. Green is for Growth; Gold is for Standards.
Meet the Team!
Executive Committee
Jackie Flood, CEOE - Past President
Christina Franklin, CEOE - President Elect
Marie Freeman, CEOE - President
Linda Mathis, CEOE - Secretary/Treasurer
Kelly Scott, CEOE - Vice President (Not Pictured)
Appointed
Lola Young, CEOE - Presidential Advisor/Foundation President
Teresa Himmelberger, CEOE - Presidential Advisor
Kathie Jarvis, CEOE - Presidential Aide
Dottie Walker, CEOE - Parliamentarian
Katherine Reichley, CEOE - PSP Liaison
Area Directors
Kelly Oveson - Southwest AD
Leann Hill, CEOE - Southeast AD
Cathy McHenry, CEOE - Northeast AD
Jason Wynia, CESE - Northwest AD
Jaclyn Haake, CEOE - North Central AD (Not Pictured)
Council Chairman
Lindsey DeRoy - Elementary
Debbie Green, CEOE - Secondary
Nelida Gil, CEOE - Administrative
Jodie Barnes, CEOE - Higher Education