DeeAnn Flaherty is the JCTA Executive Director. She was hired in June of 2009 after serving as a JCTA UniServ Director for nine years. DeeAnn is a product of the public school system in Carroll County and is proud of the excellent education she received. She holds a bachelor’s in law. She serves on the JCTA's Professional Negation’s committee, Sick Leave Bank Committee, and budget committee. DeeAnn also is the chief negotiator, lobbies for the General Assembly, and manages the JCTA staff. Outside of JCTA she enjoys spending time with her family as a busy mom of three kids and is a lover of all thing’s imaginative media.

Chanda Hornback has been a UniServ Director since 2008. After graduating from Murray State University with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and an additional certification in middle school English and Social Studies, Chanda taught 6th-grade social studies for three years in Hardin County. Chanda then spent two additional years working at the same middle school as the library media specialist after receiving her master’s degree in library and information sciences from Texas Woman's University. Chanda works with the JCTA membership caucus, librarians caucus and the Constitution Revision Committee. Chanda also works with the Librarian Caucus and is an endorsed School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) trainer. Outside of JCTA Chanda enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids and two dogs. She is involved in her church and loves listening to audiobooks
 

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Antonia Lindauer has been a UniServ Director since 2013. Antonia is proud to be a product of the Jefferson County Public School system and a graduate of Centre College. Prior to joining the JCTA team, she spent six years in the Kentucky state government. Antonia previously worked for Congressman John Yarmuth, specializing in education and immigration issues and policy. She also worked in intergovernmental and labor relations in the office of Mayor Jerry Abramson. In addition to her UniServ duties, Antonia serves as the political liaison for Better Schools Kentucky (BSK). Vocational/Industrial Arts Caucus, Speech-Language/Pathologists Caucus, , and Occupational and Physical Therapists Caucus. Outside of JCTA Antonia enjoys spending time with her family and friends and attending local events around Louisville.

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Andrew Bailey holds doctoral studies from the University of Louisville focused on Educational Leadership and Organizational Design. He holds two master’s degrees (Instructional Technology and M. Ed.) from UofL, as well as dual bachelors from WKU (Social Studies and History). He is a lifelong educator who spent 13 years in the classroom as a social studies and robotics teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools. He served as the elected JCTA Treasurer for 12 years before accepting his current role as a UniServ Director in 2019. Andrew coordinates JCTA Transfer Workshops, and Classroom Management Training PD, and is an endorsed School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) trainer. He is the staff liaison for the following committees and caucuses: Black Teachers Caucus, Social Affairs Committee, Classroom Management Training Caucus, SBDM Training, Spotlight Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee, and the Job Share/Part-time Caucus. He also coordinates JCTA Transfer Workshops, and Classroom Management Training PD, and is an endorsed School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) trainer. Outside of JCTA he is advocating for children, the working class, and organized labor. He is married to the love of his life (Melissa) and together they have three beautiful children: Brady (2017), Annabelle (2019), and Addie (2022).

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 Crystal is originally from Southern Indiana and moved to Louisville in 2006. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education and a master’s degree in School Library Media from the University of Kentucky. In 2019, she became Nationally Board Certified in Library Media. Crystal has previously served as a JCTA PR, JCTA board member, and KEA board member. She spent over 14 years in public education before becoming a public librarian at the Louisville Free Public Library. Her current responsibilities include managing all communications, including the ACTION and Weekly Roundupnewsletters, social media posts, and press releases. She also supports the Credentials and Elections Committee and the Communications Committee, as well as the Early Childhood, Special Education, and Implementation Caucuses. Outside of JCTA, Crystal enjoys attending local events around Louisville with her husband and walking their beagles around the neighborhood.

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Jennifer Lawson has been with JCTA since 2003. She leads the JCTA Sick Leave Bank (SLB) and Administrator for the JCTA website. She is also an Administrative Assistant to UniServ Directors Chanda Hornback and Crystal Puryear. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology and enjoys designing publications for JCTA. Outside of JCTA, she enjoys spending time with her Australian Shepherd Tobias, certified as a psychiatrist service dog. Jennifer also loves traveling, hanging out with her family and friends, and all things Harry Potter.

If you would like to learn more about the JCTA Sick Leave Bank and how to apply for SLB days you can email Jennifer or click the link below.

JCTA Sick Leave Bank 

Jo Lynn Looney joined JCTA in 2013. She is the JCTA bookkeeper and Executive Assistant to DeeAnn Flaherty and Brent McKim. She wears many hats at JCTA and organizes the PR meetings, Board meetings, and LM2 reporting. She is also associate to JCTA UniServ Director Antonia Lindauer. Outside of JCTA she enjoys spending time with family/friends and lake time in the summer.

Jo Pierce joined JCTA in 2019. She worked with Jefferson County Public Schools for ten years in the Adult and Continuing Education Program as well as the Family Resource Youth Service Centers. Her background in data management and communications will serve her well in the role of Uniserv Associate, BSK associate and Membership lead. Jo works with Uniserv Directors Scott LeCates and Andrew Bailey. Outside of JCTA Jo enjoys spending time with family/friends and cooking or baking in her spare time.