Your union. Your voice. Your power.
BCAE is the professional organization and union for all Buncombe County Schools staff—certified and classified. We are a community of educators and school employees working together to advocate for strong public schools, fair working conditions, and a better future for our students and ourselves.📱 Stay Connected
For the most up-to-date info on actions, events, and advocacy efforts, follow us on social media using these links! That’s where we share live updates, campaigns, and calls to action.🗞️ Press Inquiries
All media and press inquiries should be directed to us by email. We're happy to connect you with BCAE leadership or members on the ground.
BCAE Executive Officers:
Shanna Peele, President
Joan Hoffman, Vice President
Priscilla Nutt, Treasurer
Taylor Taylor, SecretaryDistrict Representatives:
Andy Erickson, Enka
Maria Mora Marchiani, Erwin
Natalie Romanello, Roberson
Cara Henry, ReynoldsVacant Seats, Owen & North Buncombe
About Your Public School Staff UnionWe, the members of BCAE, are public school professionals in Buncombe County who are committed to building a fighting labor union that defends and transforms public education in our state, and do hereby declare this association to have the following purposes:- To defend the collective interests of education workers and advance the struggle for public education systems that serves the students, families, and public school staff-To win, expand, and defend public employees’ right to collective bargaining-To promote racial, economic, and social justice in order to achieve educational justice and build community and labor coalitions to achieve that objective-To unite, organize, and empower a network of public school workers who are leaders in their unions, schools, and communities.-We, the members of the Buncombe County Association of Educators, do establish this Constitution and do pledge ourselves to carry out the provisions thereof.
Coming Soon - Get Involved—Your Union Needs YouThere’s no one way to be active in your union. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, there’s a place for you here. 🎯 Ways to plug in:Government Relations: Help advocate with local and state officials, be part of our endorsement process
Communications: Newsletter writing, social media, photography, or video storytelling
Organizing: Recruiting and supporting members at your worksite and across BCS
Community Engagement: Volunteer at events and connect with local partnersYour skills, energy, and passion are needed. No experience required—just a commitment to public education and your fellow workers.*
Don’t Forget Your Member Benefits
As a BCAE/NEA member, you get access to:
Professional Development: Trainings, certifications, and leadership opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Travel, shopping, insurance, and more through NEA Member Benefits
Explore all that’s available to you—because you’ve earned it.
