NAEA CDE Committee

A standing committee of the Nebraska Agricultural Educator's Association provides guidance and leadership for the State Career Development Events. The committee meets annually at the Nebraska Career Education Conference in June. State leaders and subcommittees work with the State CDE Coordinator and Contest Superintendents throughout the year to modify and improve events.

NAEA CDE Committee Executive Team

CDE Committee Chair:

Chad Schimmels, Eustis-Farnam, chad.schimmels@efknights.org 

CDE Committee Vice-Chair:

Ashtyn Vivion, Alliance, ashtyn.vivion@alliancebulldogs.org
Abby Hitchler, Boone Central, ahitchler@boonecentral.esu7.org
Danie Brandl, Elm Creek, danie.brandl@elmcreekschools.org

CDE Committee Secretary:

Boyd Bowder, St. Paul, boyd.bowder@spwildcat.org

District Chairs

Individuals serving as a district chair are responsible for organizing the CDE events at the district level and reporting the qualifying teams to the State CDE Office. If you are unable to register for an event, please contact your district chair to see if they have submitted the qualifying teams.

DistrictDistrict Chair/LocationEmail
1Ashton Bohlingashton.bohling@johnsonbrock.org
2Kaydie Brandlkbrandl@lakeview.esu7.org
3Kylie Penkekpenke@ocknights.org
4Jessica Evansjevans@esu8.org
5Rachel Eickmanrachel.eickman@thayercentral.net
6Jessalyn Schrockjessalyn.schrock@longhornpower.org
7Alex Meyerameyer@sted.esu7.org
8Caleb tenBenselcaleb.tenbensel@bbps.org
9Ashley Hensleyashley.hensley@spssailors.org
10Katie Nollesknolles@stuartbroncos.org
11Sam Lavenesamantha.lavene@loomiswolves.org
12Carrie Johnscarrie.johns@minatareschools.org