ACTE Board of Directors 2010 elections.

ACTE Board of Directors 2010 elections. ACTE ACTE Association for Career and Technical Education (formerly American Vocational Association)ACTE Association of Corporate Travel ExecutivesACTE Approvals Committee for Terminal EquipmentACTE Anodal Closure Tetanus President-Elect James Comer Region: Region IV Division: Adult Workforce Division Occupation:Business and Industry Coordinator, Francis Tuttle Technology Center Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public vocational and technical education center affiliated with the state of Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Francis Tuttle consists of three campuses located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Employment History: Francis Tuttle Technology Center, BIS Coordinator;Oklahoma Department of CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) The difference between the way two materials expand when heat is applied. This is very critical when chips are mounted to printed circuit boards, because the silicon chip expands at a different rate than the plastic board. , Field Services Coordinator; Autry TechnologyCenter Autry Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Enid, Oklahoma. Autry is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system.Founded in 1967. , Small Business Management Instructor/Self Employment TrainingCoordinator; Manufacturing Company-Owner; ExecutiveVice-President-Banking Education: B.B.A, University of Central Oklahoma HistoryOn November 9, 1891, students met for classes in the Edmond First Methodist Church and the oldest state higher education institution in Oklahoma began its evolution toward what is today the University of Central Oklahoma. ,Management and Economics, Certification in Economic Development Finance(EDFP EDFP Economic Development Finance ProfessionalEDFP Engineering Data For ProvisioningEDFP Everyday Fair PricingEDFP Engine Driven Fuel Pump (aircraft and other engined vehicles)) ACTE Involvement: Division: Policy Committee (2004-2005);Vice-President of AWD AWDAlive with–disseminated and/or metastatic disease Division (2006-2009); Nominating Committee Chair(2008-2009); CTE Support Fund Committee Representative (2006-2007); NewIdeas Committee Chair (2005-2007); Public Information Committee(2003-2005); PAC Board/Legislative Committee (2002-present) Region:Coordinated Division and Region IV meeting (2004); Speaker, Region IVmeeting (2002); Planning Committee Region IV (2002-2003) Other National,State, and Local Involvement: Developed plan for moving CBITS CBITS Customized Business and Industry Training ServicesCBITS Computer Based Instruction Training System membersfrom NRS NRS Nevada Revised StatutesNRS National Runaway Switchboard (Chicago, IL)NRS Natural Reserve System (University of California)NRS National Readership SurveyNRS National Relay Service to AWD-over 220 members (2005-2007); Executive Committee ofACTE (2008-2009); V.P. of NRS; President of CBITS; President of OklahomaACTE (2004-2005); five-year delegate/Assembly of Delegates (2001-2005);Officer Candidate Recruitment and Conference Planning (2004-present)Platform Statement: Career tech education does make a difference in thelives of our students. I also know ACTE makes a difference in the livesof our members! Whether you are reading this Platform Statement in ourTechniques magazine or online over the Internet, you are participatingin one of the many values of our Association: communication between ourmembers, our staff at our ACTE offices, and our advocates both insideand outside the classroom. CTE has many advocates at all levels of ourgreat nation and throughout the world. The job of ACTE is to bring theseadvocates and supporters together for a common bond and a commonpurpose. ACTE's purpose is "To provide leadership indeveloping an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitiveworkforce." Our 28,000 members live this purpose every day, and itshows in the quality of the education and training we provide. I believeour students are the best prepared and most successful students in theworld! I am very optimistic about the future of CTE and the future ofACTE. Much emphasis is being placed on education at the federal level,and I am confident we will be given more attention and more resources todeliver students even better prepared for the workforce and life. Noeducational system gives a higher return on the money invested than CTE.I mentioned we have the best prepared and most successful students. Wealso have the best prepared and most successful teachers, counselors,administrators and educators in the world! As President, I will work toexpand the awareness of the support and other benefits available to allmembers of ACTE, and develop better systems of communication andinformation sharing at the state, regional and national level. I willalso develop an enhanced support system for new members of ACTE. We willmake discovery of our resources easier to new teachers and members. Iwant to use the energy and ideas of our new members without losing thewisdom and knowledge of our long-time members. I believe through theleadership of your Division Vice President, Regional Vice President, andyour President, we will pave the way for a strong future for CTE. I askfor your vote for President-elect. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE President-Elect Karen Mason Region: Region III Division: Family and Consumer SciencesOccupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, East Newton HighSchool Newton High School may refer to: Newton High School (Georgia) — Covington, Georgia Newton High School (Iowa) — Newton, Iowa Newton High School (Kansas) — Newton, Kansas Newton High School (Mississippi) — Newton, Mississippi Employment History: East Newton R-6 Schools, Family and ConsumerSciences Teacher (1988-present); McDonald County R-1 Schools, Family andConsumer Sciences Teacher (1981-1988) Education: Masters in SecondaryEducation, Southwest Baptist University HistoryAbner S. Ingman and James R. Maupin founded Southwest Baptist College in 1878 in Lebanon. In 1879 the state of Missouri chartered the school and it moved to Bolivar. ; Vocational Bachelors of Sciencein Home Economics Education, Pittsburg State University; Associates ofArts, Crowder College ACTE Involvement: Division: FACS FACSFellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACSabbr.Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsFACSfluorescence-activated cell sorter. Division VicePresident (2004-2007); FACS Coalition FCCLA FCCLA Family Career and Community Leaders of America (formerly Future Homemakers of America)FCCLA First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (California)Representative(2007-present); FCCLA National Board of Directors (2004-2007);Membership in AAFCS, FCSEA, NATFACS and MoEFACS; Various committees forFACS Division and NATFACS (1998-2004); ACTE BOD BOD:see sewerage. Liaison Audit Committee(2009); ACTE BOD Liaison Bylaws Committee (2008); ACTE Liaison AwardsCommittee (2004-2007); ACTE Resolutions Committee (2002-2004); ACTEPublic Information Committee (2000-2002) Region: Region III VicePresident (2007-2010); ACTE Executive Committee Region Representative(2008-2009); Region III Conferences (2004-2009); Region III Award ofMerit (2007) Other National, State, and Local Involvement: ACTE FinanceChair (2009-2010); MoACTE Policy Chair (2000-present); MoEFACS DivisionPresident (1998-1999); MoEFACS Committees (1990-present); ACTE NPS NPS National Park ServiceNPS Naval Postgraduate SchoolNPS Net Promoter Score (customer management)NPS Non-Point Source pollutionNPS Native Plant SocietyNPS Norfolk Public Schools (Virginia)participant (2000-2009); MoACTE Legislative Day (1997-2009); MSTA Msta(əmstä`), river, c.280 mi (450 km) long, rising N of Vyshne Volochek, NW European Russia, and flowing generally NW into Lake Ilmen near Novgorod. Navigable in its lower course, it is included in the Vyshnevolotsk canal system. andENCTA ENCTA Eastern North Carolina Turfgrass Association member (1981-present); Career Ladder Chair of District(1999-present) Platform Statement: I believe in career and technicaleducation (CTE) and feel it is very important to all students. CTE hascome a long way but still has a long way to go. All students can benefitfrom taking CTE courses. Highly qualified teachers are vital toprograms; we need teachers who know their content and are able to relatetheir knowledge to their students. The practical skills and hands-ontraining students receive in CTE courses are valuable resources fortheir future. There has never been a more urgent need for CTE than rightnow in our country with the current economic situation. CTE has alwaysbeen adaptable to change; teachers and schools must be willing tochange. As educators working together, we can make a difference in ourstudents' lives and the world in which we all live. We as educatorsneed to share the best kept secret of providing reasons for at-riskstudents to stay in school. Our Career and Technical StudentOrganizations impact students in positive ways and create an awarenessof our programs to our communities and schools. Student involvement isvital to preparing tomorrow's leaders for today. As a classroomteacher, I truly believe CTE is important in high school and at thepostsecondary levels. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Business Education H. Roger Fulk Region: Region I Division: Business Education Occupation:Professor/Director Office Information Systems Program, Wright StateUniversity-Lake Campus; Certified Etiquette Presenter EmploymentHistory: Wright State University-Lake Campus, Professor/Director ofOffice Information Systems Program--1981-present; Ohio Hi-Point CareerCenter, Business Instructor--1978-81 Education: M.S. in BusinessEducation, Bowling Green State Univ.; B.S. in Business Education, OhioUniv.; AAB, Shawnee State Univ. ACTE Involvement: National:Committees-Membership; National Quality Teacher; Conference ProposalsSelection; Presenter. Business Education Division-Membership Chair;Policies Commission (Vice Chair); NASBE-Newsletter Editor; PresenterRegion: Region l-Member; Presenter. State: Ohio Board of Directors;Business Division-President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer.Other National, State, and Local Involvement: Business Professionals ofAmerica-National Board of Directors; International Assoc. of Adm.Professionals; Ohio Business Teachers Assoc.-President, President Elect,Secretary, Treasurer; NCBEA NCBEA North Central Business Education Association ; Tech Prep Presenter. Awards: NBEA NBEA National Business Education AssociationNBEA National Black Employees AssociationNBEA National Ballroom and Entertainment AssociationNBEA National Broadcast Editorial AssociationNBEA Nevada Business Educators AssociationNBEA Nebraska Black Employees Association NationalBusiness Teacher; Ohio Business Teacher; Ohio ACTE Outstanding Educator;Ohio Magazine Top College Educators in Ohio Platform Statement: Ourstudents' success is our success! We must be committed to providingour students with both the soft skills and the technical skills thatwill enable them to succeed in today's workplace--and to meet thenew needs and demands that will inevitably define the workplace of thefuture. As business educators, we must: * Communicate the vital role business education plays in ourstudents' success. * Reach out to new educators and provide them with outstandingprofessional development opportunities and to be advocates for careerand technical education--develop a new mentoring program for businesseducators. * Continue to work with related organizations to promote businesseducation. * Involve members in the organization and provide opportunities forleadership and professional development programs that continue toincorporate our national business education standards. * Develop strong linkages with businesses. We provide students with skills for a lifetime. The BusinessEducation Division has a proud history of providing members withoutstanding services. In our profession, there is no greater reward thanwitnessing the success of our students. The bright smile on the face ofa student who has excelled is priceless! Thank you, business educators,for all of the smiles! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Business Education Sarah Heath Region: Region II Division: Business Education Occupation: StateSupervisor-Business Education and Computer Science, Georgia Departmentof Education The Georgia Department of Education is an American agency that governs public education in the state of Georgia. They manage funding and testing for local educational agencies accountable for student achievement. Employment History: Georgia Department of Education, StateSupervisor-Business Education and Computer Science (2007-present);Gwinnett County Public Schools Gwinnett County Public Schools is a school district operating in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. GCPS is notably known as the largest school system in Georgia, with an estimated enrollment of 159,258 students for the 2007-2008 year. , Business Education Teacher (2005-2007);Clarke County Schools, Business Education Teacher (2003-2005) Education:Ph.D. in Workforce Education (in progress), The University of Georgia OrganizationThe President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. ;M.Ed Business Education, The University of Georgia; B.B.A. in Managementinformation Systems, The University of Georgia ACTE Involvement:Division: New Ideas Committee (2008-2009); Business Education DivisionPolicy Committee (2008-2009) Region: Region II Other National, State,and Local Involvement: Convention Planning (2007-2009); ConventionPresenter (2005-2008) Platform Statement: If elected as BusinessEducation Vice President, I will focus efforts on each critical groupwithin our Division: the classroom teacher, the teacher preparationeducators, and the supervisors of Business Education. If elected, Iwould ensure that all classroom teachers of Business Education had aforum to share ideas and resources in order to enhance student learningand achievement. I would also establish groups for teachers tocommunicate and network throughout the year particularly new teachers,teachers looking for "renewal," and retiring teachers. Itwould be my goal to continue to create programming at our Conventionthat supports the growth and reflects the needs of the current BusinessEducation classroom teachers (middle school, high school andpostsecondary). While classroom teachers are the direct link tostudents, teacher education institutions and supervisors of BusinessEducation are vital to the process of supporting student achievement.Without strong Business Education teacher preparation institutions,classroom instruction will cease to grow and our program will cease togrow. If elected, I will support the public relations public relations,activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most efforts andpromotion of teacher preparation institutions and Business Education asa career field. Without strong Business Education supervisors, teacherswould not have the tools or support needed to be successful. BusinessEducation supervisors are the critical connection between the classroomteachers, teacher preparation institutions, and local governmentssupplying funding for programs. If elected, I will continue to supportmeans for Business Education supervisors to network and share ideas thatwill assist with program development in all states. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Engineering and Technology Education Luke Steinke Region: Region III Division: Engineering and Technology EducationOccupation: Assistant Professor, Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois. InstitutionEastern Illinois University has approximately 10,000 undergraduates, 1,700 graduate students, and 2,000 faculty and staff. Admission is selective. EmploymentHistory: Eastern Illinois University, Assistant Professor-School ofTechnology (2007-present); Southeast Missouri State University Missouri State University is a state university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is the state's second largest university in student enrollment, second only to the University of Missouri. From 1972 to 2005, Missouri State was known as Southwest Missouri State University. ,Instructor-Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology(2002-2007); Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, GraduateAssistant-Department of Workforce Education and Development (2001);Northern Michigan University This article or section needs sourcesorreferences that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Graduate Assistant-Engineering andTechnology Department (1999-2000) Education: Ph.D. in Education,Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University atCarbondale; M.S. in Training and Development, Northern MichiganUniversity; B.S. in Industrial Technology, Northern Michigan University;Associate Degree in Graphic Communications, Moraine Park TechnicalCollege The college features over 100 associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates, with classes and labs taught by instructors with real-world experience. Traditional classroom, online and blended formats are available at the College’s campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and ACTE Involvement: Division: Policy Committee Chair-eTED(2008-present); Postsecondary Representative-eTED (2004-2006); PolicyCommittee member-eTED (2004-present); eTED Research Symposium Reviewer(2008-2009); 2nd Place-eTED Research Symposium (2007); CommunicationsCommittee (2004-2008) Other National, State, and Local Involvement: eTEDoutreach presentation and activities conducted at Westlake High School Westlake High School may refer to: Westlake High School - Westlake Village, California Westlake High School - Atlanta, Georgia Westlake High School - Westlake, Louisiana Westlake High School - Westlake, Ohio Westlake High School - Austin, Texas for the 2006 ACTE Convention in Atlanta, Georgia (2006) PlatformStatement: As technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, so doesthe need for an increasingly technologically literate society.Therefore, I believe that engineering and technology education has neverbeen more important and leadership within the field is needed to be avoice for technology teachers at all levels. The eTED Division of ACTEmust be both a support structure and an advocate for these teachers. Mygoal if elected Vice President is to continue actively promotingengineering and technology education at all levels of education,recruiting new and existing teachers to participate in leadership roleswithin the field, and effectively representing all engineering andtechnology education teachers within ACTE and at the national level.Additionally, I will work toward improving the quality of what theDivision offers by working closely with ACTE eTED members to best meettheir needs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Engineering and Technology Education Gayla Pulliam Stoner Region: Region III Division: Engineering and Technology EducationOccupation: Doctoral Student, Southern Illinois University EmploymentHistory: Southern Illinois University, Administrative Assistant to theProvost and Vice Chancellor (2008-present); Southern IllinoisUniversity, Office Manager (1998-2008); NuYou, Inc., RegionalTrainer/Business Owner (1990-1998) Education: Doctoral Student,Workforce Education and Development, Expected 2011, Southern IllinoisUniversity Carbondale (SIUC SIUC Southern Illinois University Carbondale ); M.S. in Workforce Education andDevelopment, SIUC; BS, SIUC ACTE Involvement: Division: ElectedSecretary; Policy Committee Member; New Ideas Chair (2009); New IdeasCommittee, (2008-2010); ITEA/Liaison Committee (2010) PlatformStatement: The intent of this platform statement is to convey myinterest in serving as Vice President for the Engineering and TechnologyEducation Division. Currently, I am a doctoral student in workforceeducation and am employed with the Office of the Provost at SouthernIllinois University, Carbondale. Our nation is at a pivotal point due tothe current economic times. Political leaders are pushing for workforcerestructuring as a result. Concurrently, we are experiencing globalcompetition in the labor market labor marketA place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience with jobs going to the lowest-payingwage countries. This is an exciting time to be involved in CTE and asmembers of ACTE! Continued research that leads to the training andpreparation of our workforce will allow our nation to provide qualityoutput to meet the global demand. ACTE is the strongest voice for careerand technical educators and this will provide a substantive andpromising future for our profession. As a former trainer, I understandthe importance of member retention and the need to recruit new members.ACTE's modification of waiving student fees is a perfect example ofthe leadership and mentoring direction that our organization needs toprovide for newcomers to the field. As educators in CTE, we need to beopen to teach students the importance of exploring all paths that leadto various career options. Our charge must be to act as one voice in thedevelopment of our workforce while encouraging collaboration between ourlegislators, corporations and educational institutions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Family and Consumer Sciences Ronna Ford Region: Region III Division: Family and Consumer SciencesOccupation: FCS FCS - Frame Check Sequence Teacher, Lebanon Technology and Career Center EmploymentHistory: Lebanon Technology and Career Center, FCS/Culinary Arts Teacher(1983-present) Education: M.S. in Secondary Education, Missouri State;B.S. in FCS Education, Missouri State University ACTE Involvement:Division: NATFCS Legislative Chair (2007-2009); Presented Workshop atACTE Convention (2008); MoEFACS President (2003-2004); MoEFACS Secretary(1998-2001); Various MoEFACS Committees (1994-present); ACTE LegislativeCommittee (2008-present); ACTE Bylaws Committee Chair (2006-2007); ACTEBylaws Committee for FCS Division (2003-2006); MOACTE Public InformationCommittee (2002-present) Region: Region III Conference (2005-2006,2008); Region III Award of Merit (2007) Other National, State, and LocalInvolvement: Missouri ACTE President Elect (2005-2006); Missouri ACTEPresident (2006-2007); Missouri ACTE Past President (2007-2008);Missouri ACTE Board of Directors (1998-2008); Missouri ACTE OutstandingService Award (2005) Platform Statement: I believe that the mostcritical issue facing America's schools is the fact that nearlyone-third of American public high school students fail to graduate everyyear. This shocking statistic is a result of many complicated factors:spotty early childhood education that leaves a huge number of childrenunprepared for kindergarten; elementary and junior high schools thatadvance functionally illiterate students up to the next level; anoutmoded "chalkboard mentality" in our high schools thatleaves students feeling disengaged and bored with our often archaic waysof doing business. That said, if elected vice president of the FACSdivision, I would seek to expand ACTE's support for service-basedco-curricular activities such as FCCLA and SkillsUSA, which have beenproven to lower dropout (1) On magnetic media, a bit that has lost its strength due to a surface defect or recording malfunction. If the bit is in an audio or video file, it might be detected by the error correction circuitry and either corrected or not, but if not, it is often not noticed by the human rates and keep students involved. Along the samevein, research has shown that career counseling is a key; I would pushACTE to deepen its commitment to this field. Thirdly, I would advocatefor enriching alternative schools with structured CTE programs andproviding professional development for alternative schooladministrators. Lastly, I would encourage ACTE to expand the "BestPractices" offerings ' on its Web site, particularly theinnovative online CTE offerings available around the country. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Family and Consumer Sciences Leslie Watkins Region: Region II Division: Family and Consumer SciencesOccupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Reidland High SchoolEmployment History: McCracken County Board of Education, FACS Teacher(1997-present); Paducah Independent Schools, FACS Teacher (1983-1997);Lyon County Schools, FACS Teacher (1981-1983) Education: M.S. in HomeEconomics Education, Murray State University PublicationsIts student newspaper, The Murray State News, has been awarded two Pacemaker awards in the last decade, the highest award given to collegiate newspapers; in addition, the school yearbook, The Shield, ; B.S. in Home EconomicsEducation, Murray State University; Rank 1, National BoardCertification, Career and Technical Education, Family and ConsumerSciences ACTE Involvement: Division: NAT-FACS President-Elect(2004-2005); NATFACS President (2005-2006); NATFACS Awards Chair/WebDesign (2006-2007); NATFACS History Chair (2007-2008); NATFACS FinancialGrowth Chair (2003-2004); KATFACS President-Elect (2000-2001); KATFACSPresident (2001-2002); KATFACS Awards Chair (2002-2003); KATFACSHistory/Scholarship Chair (2003-2004); KATFACS Region 1 President (1983,1988, 1994, 1999); KATFACS Region 1 Treasurer (2004, 2005, 2008, 2009);KATFACS State Conference Chair (2002); ACTE Nominating Committee(2008-2010); Family and Consumer Sciences Board (2004-2006); KACTEConference Committee (2001-2002); ACTE FCS Showcase Presenter; NATFACSPride Award (2008); NATFACS Distinguished Service Award (2009) Region:Region II Division Conferences (2006-2008); Region II Teacher of theYear (2007); KACTE Nominee for Teacher of the Year (2006) OtherNational, State, and Local Involvement: ACTE National Policy Seminar;ACTE 2007 Teacher of the Year; ACTE National meetings PlatformStatement: As a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for the past 29years, I have found one constant truth: our program is still vital andneeded. Whether preparing career pathways in culinary arts, childdevelopment, consumerism or life preparation, the evidence of ourimportance is written in today's headlines from the Wall StreetJournal or the New York New York, state, United StatesNew York,Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times: "The Demand for Childcare,""Obesity and Children," "Making Wise ConsumerDecisions," and "Connecting Education to Real Life," toname a few. Our role is vital in addressing our country's issues ofconsumerism, parenting, careers, employment, culinary, family,relationships, life skills and nutrition. Our expertise, knowledge andskill is necessary in providing a lead to solving many crises in oursociety and preparing this generation of students for today and theirfuture. I hope to serve the FACS Division and offer my FACS experience,leadership experience, and passion to help increase our membership,participation and voice. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for New and Related Services Claire Zevnik-Cline Region: Region IV Division: New and Related Services (NRS)Occupation: Instructional Development Specialist, Oklahoma Department ofCareer and Technology Education The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Originally known as the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education, it oversees a statewide system of career and technology education. (ODCTE ODCTE Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education ) Employment History:ODCTE-Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center, InstructionalDevelopment Specialist (1991-present); ODCTE-Public Information Office,Darkroom darkroom,n a completely lightproof room or cubicle that is used in the processing of photographic, medical, and dental films. See also safe light. Technician (1979-1991) Education: M.S. Oklahoma StateUniversity Oklahoma State University,at Stillwater; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1890, opened 1891 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1957. ; B.S. Oklahoma State University ACTE Involvement: Division:AIM Awards Chair (2006-2008); AIM President (2005); AIM VicePresident/Awards Chair (2004); AIM 2nd Vice President/ Program Chair(2003); ACTE Presenter/Curriculum Roundtable (2004-2006, 2008); BylawsCommittee member (2009-2011); NRS Policy Committee member(2008-present); Communications Committee Member (2004-2008) Region:Strategic Planning Committee Chair (2005-2007, Chair 2005-2006) OtherNational, State, and Local Involvement: OkACTE Awards committee(2007-2009), NRS President (2008-2010; 2004-2005); NRS Secretary(2002-2004); NRS Reporter (2001-2002); NRS Vice President (2000-2001)Platform Statement: We are at a critical point in this nation. Oureconomy is suffering and people don't know where to turn or what tothink. Times look bleak but we, as ACTE, can brighten the outlook! Ifeel we need two things to reach those who need our services--moremembers and the message that we can help. There is strength in numbers.I want to find ways to recruit and involve members in ACTE. We need tocreate excitement in our profession so people are asking to join! Weneed more members telling our story, explaining how we can help boostthe economy! We can only assist in recovery efforts if we are recognizedby those making decisions or needing our services. A focused messagelets people know how we can help. More members and strong message equalsmore recognition! I have gained much professionally and personally as amember of ACTE and NRS. I would like the opportunity to give back. I ama hard worker with varied leadership experience, and am confident that Ican be an asset to the ACTE Board. It takes a team to recruit members,increase involvement, and impart the message of CTE. I ask for yoursupport to become part of the team that lets America know how great CTEis! Together we can make a difference! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for New and Related Services Kirk Edney Region: Region IV Division: New and Related Services (NRS),Agricultural Education Occupation: Continuing Education AssociateProfessor, Texas A & M University Employment History: InstructionalMaterials Service, TAMU TAMU Texas A&M UniversityTAMU Texas Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTAMU Tyler Area Macintosh Users (Tyler, Texas)TAMU Tropical Aviation Meteorological Unit , Curriculum specialist (1998-present); TexasEducation Agency, Program Director (1994-1998); Texas Education Agency,Program Specialist (1989-1994); Azle Independent School District Azle Independent School District is a public school district based in Azle, Texas (USA). The district covers northwestern Tarrant County, northeastern Parker County, and a small portion of southern Wise County. , LeadAgriscience Teacher (1982-1989); Azle Independent School Disctrict,Agriscience Teacher (1978-1982); Arlington Independent School Disctrict,Agriscience Teacher (1975-1978) Education: Ph.D. in AgriculturalLeadership, Education and Communications, Texas A & M University;M.S. in Teaching Agricultural Education, Tarleton State University Tarleton State University is a public, coeducational, state university located in Stephenville, Texas. It is the largest non-land-grant university primarily devoted to agriculture in the United States. ; B.S.in Agricultural Education, Texas A & M University ACTE Involvement:NRS Division: ACTE member since 1975, NRS Division meeting (2007);Association for Instructional Materials (2000-present); DiversityCommittee (2007-2008, 2009-2010); Association for InstructionalMaterials Officer (2004-present); Curriculum Development Roundtablepresentation (2000-present) NAAE NAAE National Association of Agriculture EducatorsNAAE National Affiliation of Arts Educators IncNAAE Nigerian Association of Agricultural Education Division: NAAE member since 1975, NAAEWorkshops (2000-present) Platform Statement: The New and RelatedServices Division of ACTE is the catalyst and incubator for change inour Association. Interest areas take root here in NRS, and are nurturedas they develop and expand. We must continue as a division to serve asthe mechanism for internal change and growth. Opportunities forcollaboration exist between NRS and other Divisions within ACTE. It isnot uncommon for our members to maintain memberships within otherDivisions as well, enhancing opportunities for collaboration. Theleadership process is best served when at least two viable candidatesare available for elected positions within our Division. I chose to runfor the position of NRS vice president to provide a second candidate,and allow the process to move forward. The vice president of thisDivision must be an individual who is open to opportunities for emerginginterest groups and communities of practice, and can provide thestability and experience necessary for the Division to functionefficiently and effectively. Both the quality and quantity of previousexperience in NRS activities can be an asset. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Region III David Bunting Region: Region III Division: Administration, New and RelatedServices Occupation: Executive Director of Secondary Programs, KirkwoodCommunity College Kirkwood Community College is a community college serving seven counties in Iowa. Kirkwood's main campus is in Cedar Rapids, with additional buildings in Marion, Iowa City, Belle Plaine, Monticello, Tipton, Vinton, Washington and Williamsburg. Employment History: Kirkwood Community College,Executive Director of Secondary Programs (1992-present); KirkwoodCommunity College, Dean, Iowa City Campus (1989-1992); KirkwoodCommunity College, Director, Nontraditional Students (1977-1989);Kirkwood Community College, Business Department Faculty and FIPSE FIPSE Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education Project Director (1972-1977) Education: Ph.D. (coursework), Universityof Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University.The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. , Iowa City; M.A. University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. It has colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a graduate school. , Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States, and it is home to one of Iowa's three public universities, the University of Northern Iowa. The population was 36,145 at the 2000 census. ;B.A. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa ACTE Involvement:Region: Region III Representative for Iowa (2007-2010); Region IIIProfessional Development Conference, Host State & ConferenceCo-Planner (2008-2009); Region III Representative for Iowa (2004-2007);Region III Awards Committee (2004-2009); Region III Awards Committee,Chair (2007, 2008); ACTE-State Directors Task Force (2009);ACTE-Nominating Committee (2008) Other National, State, and LocalInvolvement: Iowa ACTE-Executive Director (2007-present); Iowa ACTE-PastPresident (2002-2003); Iowa ACTE-President (2001-2002); Iowa ACTE-1stVice President (2000-2001); Iowa ACTE-2nd Vice President (1999-2000)Platform Statement: "Vision without action is only a dream.""Action without vision only passes time." "But, visionwith action can change the world" -Author Joel Barker. Career andtechnical education (CTE) in the 21st century will require vision andaction to meet the demands of a global workforce and economy. Studentsmust be better informed and better prepared for their future success.Leaders in CTE must collaborate, advocate, listen, and do the work thatis essential to this future. My years in CTE includes: teaching,curriculum development, program development and partnership development.Serving as the executive director of secondary programs at KirkwoodCommunity College, I help create partnerships with nearly 40 highschools to deliver Career Edge Academy programs that serve more than3,000 high school students annually. I serve as the part-time executivedirector of Iowa's ACTE which enables me to advocate for CTEthroughout the state. Finally, I have served two terms on the Region IIIPolicy Committee, so I have awareness of key issues and the experienceto serve in a leadership role for all Region III states and to representthem on the ACTE Board. My priorities are to strengthen stateassociations and their relationships with ACTE. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President for Region III Marcia Ritter Region: Region III Division: Family and Consumer SciencesOccupation: Educational Consultant/Guest Teacher/Adjunct Professor,Lee's Summit R-7 Schools and Ottawa University Employment History:Lee's Summit R-7 Schools, Guest Teacher/Substitute (2005-present);Missouri Dept. of Elem/ Sec. Ed/MCCE, Curriculum Designer/Mentor(2005-present); Ottawa University, Adjunct Professor (2005-present);Glencoe/McGraw Hill Book Company, Educational Consultant (2005-present);University of Central Missouri The University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) is a four-year public institution in Warrensburg, Missouri a town of 16,342 in Johnson County, Missouri. , Adjunct Professor (1998-2005);Lee's Summit R-7 Schools, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator(1976-2005) Education: 60-plus postgraduate hours from University ofCentral Missouri, University of Missouri, University of Missouri-KansasCity, Kansas State University Kansas State University,main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R. , Northwest Missouri State University Northwest Missouri State University is a state university in Maryville, Missouri.Founded in 1905 as a teachers college, it is primarily a liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate classes. ,Southwest Missouri State University, Webster College; MSEd in Voc. HomeEconomics, University of Central Missouri (formerly Central MissouriState University); BSEd in Voc. Home Economics, University of CentralMissouri (formerly Central Missouri State University); AS in ChildDevelopment, University of Central Missouri (formerly Central MissouriState University) ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Public InformationCommittee (2008-present); ACTE Legislative Committee (2005-2009);National Coalition for FCS Ed. (2005-present); Keynote Speaker-ACTE-FCSDiv. (2004, 2007); Presenter at ACTE; Conf.-FCS Div. (1995, 1998,2005-2009); Attended ACTE National Policy Seminar (2000, 2002,2004-2009) Region: Attended Region III meetings (2007-present); AttendedRegion III meeting in Kansas City (2004) Other National; State, andLocal Involvement: Missouri ACTE Board of Directors; Missouri EducatorsFamily and Consumer Sciences; Missouri ACTE/MoEFACS Conference;President-MO Ed. Family and Cons. Sciences Platform Statement: Careerand technical education provides unique growth opportunities forstudents, schools and communities. As a career and technical educator, Itake pride in our profession and our mission and vision. We are on thecutting edge of technical, advances and research-driven teachingstrategies. We teach ... we make a difference. I have appreciated themany opportunities afforded to me due to my active involvement in ACTE,Missouri ACTE, and the Missouri Educators of Family and ConsumerSciences. The networking, professional growth, legislative advocacy andintellectual stimulation are unsurpassed. I will continue to be thecareer and technical education advocate as I hope to serve you as ACTERegion III Vice President. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Region IV Lorri Carlile Region: Region IV Division: Family and Consumer SciencesOccupation: FACS Teacher, Morrison Public Schools Employment History:Morrison Public Schools, FACS Teacher (1992-present) Education: B.S.Vocational Home Economics Education, Oklahoma State University ACTEInvolvement: Division: NATFACS Committee member (2008-2009) Region:Region IV Membership Committee (2009-2010) Other National, State, andLocal Involvement: OkACTE Strategic Plan (2007-2009); OATFACS AwardsChair (2008-2009); OATFACS Public Information (2004-2006); OATFACSFinancial Growth (1998-1999); OkACTE President (2009-2010); OkACTEPresident-Elect (2008-2009); OATFACS President (2007-2008); OATFACSSecretary (2006-2007); OATFACS Vice-President (2005-2006) PlatformStatement: ACTE is committed to providing leadership opportunities tomembers to educate and prepare them for the continuous changes requiredof career and technical education in preparing our future intoday's competitive workforce. In order for this purpose to besuccessful, it is vital for the membership to become and remaininvolved. My goal as Region IV Vice President will be to continuouslymotivate our membership to become more involved in leadershipdevelopment through Region IV, national conferences and through ourawards programs. It will be vitally important for our members to remaininvolved in order to take action on issues that affect our Region aswell as all of ACTE. I will dedicate my time to involvement in theRegion that will continue to secure the mission and goals of ACTE andwill continue to work on the development of unity within the Region andall members involved. I appreciate the opportunity for yourconsideration for the highest leadership role in Region IV. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Region IV Marty Thompson Region: Region IV Division: Administration Occupation: Career andTechnology Director and Dean of the Advanced Technology Complex, DentonIndependent School District Denton Independent School District, sometimes shortened to Denton ISD, is a school district based in Denton, Texas. The district covers the majority of the cities of Denton, Cross Roads, Corinth and a small portion of Flower Mound. Employment History: Denton ISD See IDD. , CTE Directorand Dean of-the Advanced Technology Complex (1999-present); LewisvilleISD Marcus High School, Assistant Principal Career Counselor(1992-1999); El Paso ISD Technical Center Andress High School, PlacementCoordinator Career Counselor CVAE CVAE Coordinated Vocational Academic EducationCVAE Command View Advanced Edition Coordinator Business Teacher(1988-1992); El Paso Community College HistoryEl Paso County Community College District was established in June 1969 when citizens of El Paso County voted to form a junior college district and elected a board of seven trustees to administer the College. , Adjunct Professor (1988-1992);University of Texas-El Paso, Scholarship Director (1982-1988) Education:M.Ed. Occupational Education, Corpus Christi University; B.S. inBusiness Education/minor in Home Economics, Northeastern StateUniversity NSU offers 69 undergraduate degrees, 18 graduate degrees, and 13 preprofessional programs in five colleges (Business & Technology, Liberal Arts, Education, Optometry, and Health & Science Professions). The student-to-faculty ratio is 26 to 1. ACTE Involvement: Division: NCLA NCLA North Carolina Library AssociationNCLA National Centre for Laser Applications (Galway, Ireland)NCLA Northern Colorado Legislative AllianceNCLA National Church Library Association (Stillwater, Minnesota)board member; NCLA BestPractice presenter; ACTE national Convention presenter; ACTE Texasvoting delegate; ACTE National Policy Seminar attendee; Region IV AwardsCommittee Region: Region IV Conference presenter; Region IV OutstandingEducator Award Other National, State, and Local Involvement: Presidentfor Career and Technology Association of Texas; Chair for Denton CountySeamless Education; Chair for Texoma Tech-Prep Consortium; North TexasWorkforce Board member; Career and Technical Association of Texaspresenter; Public Relations and Legislative Committees PlatformStatement: "B.B.S!" That is one of the first self lessons Ilearned as an administrator. How to Beg, Borrow and Steal to support andshare new and creative solutions in CTE. My platform is to help findthat BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. approach to promote ACTE and CTE for increased membership. Ourelected leaders listen based on the number of voters we represent! Weneed to educate the community, business/industry and teachers that theirinput is extremely valuable to their legislators. My backgroundrepresents industry, teachers, counselors and administrators. I lookforward to giving back to career and technical education as your VicePresident for Region IV. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Trade and Industrial Education Mark Fuchs Region: Region III Division: Trade and Industrial EducationOccupation: Coordinator, St. Louis Carpenters Joint ApprenticeshipProgram Employment History: St. Louis Carpenters Joint ApprenticeshipProgram, Coordinator (2000-present); R.G. Brinkmann Const., ProjectSuperintendent (1996-1999); Various Construction Firms, Craft Carpenter(1978-1996) Education: Masters of Public Administration, expected May,2010, St. Louis University; B.S. in Workforce Education and Development,Southern Illinois University-Carbon dale; Associate of AppliedScience-Apprenticeship Training, Jefferson College ACTE Involvement:Division: T & I Policy & Planning Committee-LegislativeRepresentative (2008); National Policy Seminar (2009); ACTE NationalConference (2008); Region I Conference (2009); Chair Elect ACTELegislative Committee (2009); Mo ACTE MTTA Delegate (2008, 2009);Chair-Mo ACTE Diversity Awareness Committee (2008, 2009) Region: ChairElect-Missouri Trade & Technical Association (2009-present);Chair-Missouri Trade & Technical Association, Construction Division(2008-2009); Mo ACTE MTTA Program Planner (2007, 2008); Chair-MoACTEDiversity Awareness Committee (2008, 2009); Mo ACTE Annual Conference(2000-2009) Platform Statement: I consider it an honor and privilege toserve the Trade and Industrial Division professionals who strive toimprove career and technical education (CTE). After 25 years in thecarpentry trade as a craftsman, I learned my true passion is sharing theskills I'd learned with future generations through technicaleducation, and now direct one of the largest apprenticeship programs inthe nation. Just as our country is impacted by such critical issues asglobalization globalizationProcess by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation , economy, NCLB NCLB No Child Left Behind (US education initiative), and technical advancement, so is CTE. Tothat end, we as educators must promote CTE in partnership as a viablesolution to address these issues. We must continue our commitment tointegrating the core areas of math, science, English and social studiesand advancing those areas through technical education. Federallegislation is now focusing on transferable skill levels andaccountability measures which further challenge CTE educators. If we areto meet today's demands of workforce readiness we must prepare forthe future by continuing to hone our skills and augment traditionalclassroom-based instruction. I ask your support in helping to lead ournation into the future by providing all students with the higher orderwork-readiness competencies demanded in today's global marketplace. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTE Vice President-Elect for Trade and Industrial Education Jeff Johnson Region: Region IV Division: Trade and Industrial EducationOccupation: Automotive Instructor, Francis Tuttle Technology CenterEmployment History: Automotive Instructor, Francis Tuttle TechnologyCenter, Rockwell Campus (2004-present); Automotive Technician, ReynoldsFord (2001-2004); Automotive Technician, Diffee Ford L & M(2000-2001); Automotive Technician and Shop Foreman, Fred Jones Ford(1982-2000) Education: Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education,University of Central Oklahoma (in progress); Associate Degree inAutomotive Service Technology, Spokane (Washington) Community CollegeACTE Involvement: Division; Active member of the T&I Division of theAssociation for Career and Technical Education (2004-present); T&IRepresentative Oklahoma ACTE Career Tech Administrative Council (2007);Oklahoma T&I Division V.P. (2008); Oklahoma T&I DivisionPresident Elect (2009); attended the National ACTE Convention 2008 andthe National Policy Seminar (2009); Oklahoma T&I Division Bylaws andother miscellaneous duties assigned by the president. Other National,State, and Local Involvement: Vice Chairman Oklahoma ACTE Career TechAdministrative Council (2007) and Chairman (2008); N.W. District SkillsUSA Student Adviser (2007-present) Platform Statement: Proudly wearingthe official red VICA VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of AmericaVICA Video Conferencing Alliance (UK)VICA Vocational Industrial Chapters of AmericaVICA Vision Counsel of America blazer, I swore the pledge as an officer of VICAat a Community College in Spokane Washington in 1980. Today, that pledgeis even more relevant to my professional beliefs and goals as I continuesupporting the ideals of Skills USA. T&I and Skills USA haveprovided me with the skills and confidence to rise above the acceptablenorm. These ideals took me to the top of my profession to become aSenior Master Technician, to become part of a management team, and topursue a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in scienceBS, SBbachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree. The opportunity to hone myleadership skills by serving on the Mustang (Oklahoma) school board, theOklahoma State School Board Association, the Oklahoma T&I Divisionand Oklahoma ACTE were a direct result of the ideals I learned fromSkills USA. I believe strongly in promoting T&I and in developingthe skilled workforce and future leaders of tomorrow. By seeking theACTE Trade and Industrial Vice President-elect position I will strive tobetter connect industry and education through enhanced academics withinthe Division, accomplishing it through improved delivery methods to allinstructors by electronic and traditional means. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This month, members of the Association for Career and TechnicalEducation (ACTE) will elect officers for the following Board ofDirectors positions. * President-elect: Serves a one-year term beginning in July 2010followed by one year as president and one year as past president. * Vice President for Region III: Serves a three-year term beginningJuly 2010. * Vice President-Elect for Region IV: Serves a three-year termbeginning July 2011. * Vice President for Business Education: Serves a three-year termbeginning July 2010. * Vice President-Elect for Engineering and Technology Education:Serves a three-year term beginning July 2011. * Vice President for Family and Consumer Sciences: Serves athree-year term beginning July 2010. * Vice President for New and Related Services: Serves a three-yearterm beginning July 2010. * Vice President-Elect for Trade and Industrial Education: Serves athree-year term beginning July 2011. All ACTE individual professional, retired, educational institutionmembers, and national affiliate organizations whose membership dues werereceived at ACTE headquarters by January 15, 2010, are eligible to vote.Please review the biographical information and platform statements fornominees and exercise your right to vote for ACTE's futureleadership. This information is also posted online on the ACTE Web siteat www.acteonline.org. The election process will be conducted via electronic ballot only.Ballots will be sent to member e-mail addresses listed in the ACTEdatabase. ACTE has selected Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS See Small Business Server. ) to managethe Board of Directors elections. You will receive an e-signature viae-mail that must be used with your member number to vote electronically.If you do not receive an e-signature by midnight on February 3, 2010,please contact ACTE's Leadership Department at 800-826-9972, ext.315. Electronic ballots must be cast by midnight February 26, 2010.Ballots will be counted and audited at the offices of SBS, and theresults will be posted on ACTE's Web site and announced in theApril issue of Techniques magazine. In order to facilitate a smooth election process, please be sureto: * Verify your e-mail address with ACTE. If ACTE does not have youre-mail address, it is imperative that you update your member profileimmediately. You can do this on the ACTE Web site by going towww.acteonline.org logging in and clicking on "Update YourProfile" in the top left corner or by calling 800-826-9972. * Make sure you/your IT Department puts Survey and Ballot Systemson your email's "white list" so your voting informationcan be received/not marked as SPAM. The e-mail will be sent to you from:actevote@directvote.net. * Remember that in order to vote, you must be a member of ACTE asof January 15, 2010. Members are allowed to vote in the President-Electelection as well as their Region and any Divisions of which they are amember. For technical support (available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.central time USA excluding holidays) call 952-974-2339 ormailto:support@directvote.net Please contact Lauren Lessels at 800-826-9972 orllessels@acteonline.org with any other questions or concerns.