Your Advocate

High Desert UniServ (Unified Services) advocates for educators in Emery, Grand, Juab, Millard, Sanpete, San Juan, Sevier, and Wayne County and is affiliated with both the Utah Education Association (UEA) and National Education Association (NEA).

Office Hours

Weekdays
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Contact Information

180 North Main Street
Richfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-4890
Toll Free: (888) 461-9930
Fax (435) 896-8766

UniServ centers focus on local representation and advocacy, addressing issues that have immediate, personal importance to teachers and their school communities. In fact, nearly half of members' dues directly fund UniServ programs and benefit teachers in the areas where they reside.

Leadership and Staff

Steve PlayerPresident
Steve Player
 
(S) 896-8247
(H) 896-6859
steven.player@sevier.k12.ut.us
Thomas NedrebergVice President
Thomas Nedreberg
 
(S) 433-6939
(H) 433-6634
thomas.nedreberg@gmail.com
Rick PruittUEA Board of Directors
Rick Pruitt
 
(S) 896-8247
(H) 896-8040
rick.pruitt@sevier.k12.ut.us
Jim PorterUniServ Director
Jim Porter
(O) 1-888-461-9930
(0) 896-4890
(C) (435) 896-3256
Fax 435-461-9930
hdesert@qwestoffice.net
Sherrie PlayerUniServ Secretary
Sherrie Player
 
(O) 1-888-461-9930
(O) 896-4890
splayer@qwestoffice.net
Secretary
Penny Christensen
 
(S) 896-8247
(H) 896-5508
penny.christensen@sevier.k12.ut.us

Benefits of Joining

  • Members will be assisted by UniServ staff if a professional problem occurs.
  • We provide legal services for any job related problems you may encounter while teaching
  • Members are covered by a $1 million liability policy. Members are also covered with free life and accidental death and disability policies.
  • Members qualify for NEA Member Benefits where they can save money on mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, insurance, rental cars, and many other services. The Access Card provides discounts on goods and services you may use locally.
  • The association empowers members to preserve and promote a quality education for all children. United, we have the ability to maintain competitive salaries and benefits.
  • Start receiving the benefits membership provides—join now!