The Idaho Education Association has elected Peggy Hoy, a veteran educator from Twin Falls, as its new president. Hoy, who has worked in the Twin Falls School District for over 30 years, was chosen for a three-year term in August. She succeeds Layne McInelly, who led the association since 2019.

Hoy has been a strong advocate for Idaho’s educators and has helped build union membership. She was elected to the National Education Association board in 2019 and launched the NEA’s Rural Schools Caucus. As the new president of the Idaho Education Association, Hoy aims to focus on issues that matter most to educators, including fair compensation, safer schools, and laws that support public education.

Leadership Transition

McInelly, the outgoing president, praised Hoy as an ‘extraordinary leader’ and expressed excitement about her future leadership. Hoy takes the helm at a critical time for Idaho educators, who are navigating workforce shortages, educator retention, and evolving state policies.

Original reporting: Idaho Education News — read the source article.