Matthew Lentz
President
My name is Matthew Lentz and I am a German teacher at Colonial Forge High School. My wife also teaches in the division and our two children attend Stafford schools. I have been a member of NEA and all of my locals since I became a teacher in 1994. I am very passionate about advocacy and believe everyone needs to be treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. I have witnessed and participated in the power of organization and collective voices over the years and am excited to bring that to Stafford Education Association. Together, we have the power to make positive change.
Katie McNelly
Vice-President
I have 12 years experience as a public educator across both Virginia and New York. I’ve taught in a variety of roles, including middle school English Language Arts teacher, special education teacher and case manager, fourth grade teacher, reading interventionist, IEP coordinator, and new teacher mentor. I was a proud member of the UFT during my time in New York City, where I learned all the ways unionizing stands to benefit public school employees and students. Now, I hope to bring that knowledge and experience to support teachers here in Virginia, as we pave the way for contract negotiations!
Jenni McCall
Secretary
My name is Jenni McCall and I am a Math Teacher at North Stafford High School. I have also taught Theatre, English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Special Education in Utah and Pennsylvania. I feel passionately that education changes the future. The SEA supports and gives a louder voice for us in education to enact the changes we want to see. We are better together.
Tiffany Kopcak
Treasurer
Now the Innovative Learning Coach at CFHS, I spent the majority of my career teaching English and journalism, and advising the student journalists producing the yearbook and newspaper. Above all, I believe in celebrating and supporting the unique contributions educators and students bring to the building. I've lobbied and rallied with SEA, produced content for the VEA, and lobbied for Student Free Speech with the New Voices branch of the Student Press Law Center.
Becky Gee
ESP Director (Transportation)
I have been a school bus driver here in Stafford for about 3 years now. I joined SEA once I started working in Stafford county schools. Was a member for a short time before I wanted to step up and help others by becoming a representative. Now I'm happy to have the opportunity to be a stronger voice for others. Have a background in a variety of private schools, daycares, children centers, and know the feeling of wanting authentic representation. Wanting and striving to help make the work environment a better place!
Adrian Caulfield
ESP Director (Building)
I’m Adrian Caulfield and I am currently at Colonial Forge High School. I have been with SCPS for 15+ years, starting in MD (lvl 2
SpEd) and now Level 1. I look forward to supporting our members and making great connections.
Michael Snead
High School Director
I am the English teacher in the Commonwealth Governor’s School at Colonial Forge High School. My wife also teaches in the division, and our child is a recent graduate of SCPS. I have been a member of NEA and SEA since I started teaching in 2004. I care deeply about making sure all students have equitable access to the highest quality education in supportive, welcoming environments, and that the teachers who make that possible are supported, respected, and compensated to the appropriate degree. I hope to help keep Stafford County’s schools pointed in those directions through my work with the SEA.
Heather Drane
Middle School Director
I am a middle school educator with 21 years of experience in the classroom, a Master’s degree in Education, and certification as a Reading Specialist. I currently teach 8th grade English at AG Wright Middle School, where I focus on building strong literacy skills and helping students grow as confident readers and writers. I previously served as a member organizer for the Spotsylvania Education Association before transferring to Stafford County during the 2023–2024 school year. I am passionate about advocating for the professional treatment of teachers, protecting students’ intellectual freedom, and working toward a collective bargaining agreement in Stafford.