Regional Updates

From Elizabeth Wilson, KSWLA Past President

Please welcome our 2026 KSWLA Regional Representatives

Rebecca Werthmann - Northwest

Alexander Olinger - Southwest

Madeleine Riley - South Central

Kiara O'dea - Wichita

Billie-Renee Knight - Northeast

Mary Helen McCloud - Southeast

Monica Cabrera-Johnson - Kansas City

I am very excited to share that our Regional Representatives met for the first time in December. This initial meeting was an important milestone, and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and commitment from everyone involved.

The representatives are eager to begin gathering information from all member schools in their regions, including updating and maintaining accurate contact information. They are also very excited to connect with teachers in their regions and build strong lines of communication and support.

In addition, the representatives recommended the creation of a dedicated Private School Representative to work with private school teachers, recognizing that these educators have their own unique needs that deserve focused attention.

Overall, the energy from our Regional Representatives is inspiring, and I am confident they will play a vital role in strengthening connections across our organization.

If you are interested in serving as a Regional Rep, please contact KSWLAPastPresident@gmail.com