New River UniServ
Who We Are
New River UniServ is comprised of local education professionals working to improve education in our localities, our region, and our state. Local leaders work with paid staff from the National Education Association (NEA) and Virginia Education Association (VEA). Elected leaders serve on the New River UniServ Board of Directors, VEA District B Board, and the VEA Board of Directors. New River UniServ advocates for children, educators, and public education, lobbies for adequate education funding, and provides staff development through our Issues in Education Series.
Theresa Zeigler
New River UniServ Director
Theresa Zeigler is an experienced UniServ Director. She assists local leadership in developing and implementing year-round membership recruitment and retention plans, and provides assistance to members and local Associations. Contact Theresa at tzeigler@veanea.org
Wanda Shepheard
New River UniServ Office Manager
Wanda is our dedicated office manager. Anyone who has called the office with an issue or to register for Issues in Education seminars knows the sound of her voice. Folks in leadership positions can attest to her hard work and dedication. In addition to calling the office you can also e-mail newriveruniserv@verizon.net
Erin Bull
New River UniServ President
Erin Bull is a fifth grade teacher at Christiansburg Elementary. She is a past president of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) and previously served as a member of the VEA Board of Directors. Erin is currently the Political Action (PAC) Chair for New River UniServ and the Legislative chair of the MCEA. You can e-mail Erin at president@newriveruniserv.com.
Lezley Wilson
New River UniServ Vice President
Lezley Wilson teaches at Pulaski Elementary School, where she teaches first grade. Lezley has previously served as the President of the Pulaski County Education Association. Currently she is also the Vice President of PCEA.
Cindy Roop
New River UniServ Secretary
Cindy Roop is an ESP at Christianburg High School. She also serves on the Montgomery County Education Association rep council
Christine Heilig
New River UniServ ESP Board Member
Christine Heilig is the ESP Board Member for New River UniServ. Christine is a para professional, working with special education students, at Christiansburg High School
Kelly Pleasant
New River UniServ Treasurer
Kelly Pleasant is the Treasurer for New River UniServ. Kelly teaches at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School in Blacksburg.
Robbie Jones
District B President
Robbie Jones is the VEA District B President. She represents Carroll, Floyd, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaksi, Radford, Smythe, Wythe and Bland on the Virginia Education Association Board of Directors. Robbie is past president of Montgomery County Education Association as well as Virginia ESP of the Year in 2016.