2004 elections for ACTE Board of Directors.Members of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE ACTE Association for Career and Technical Education (formerly American Vocational Association) ACTE Association of Corporate Travel Executives ACTE Approvals Committee for Terminal Equipment ACTE Anodal Closure Tetanus ) will choose a president-elect for the association and vice presidents for the following divisions and regions: Region III, Region IV, New and Related Services, Technology Education and Trade and Industrial Education. The ACTE president-elect will serve one year in that office, beginning July 1, 2004, followed by one year as president, and one year as past-president. The vice presidents will be elected for three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2004. The ACTE Bylaws The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management. Bylaws may specify the qualifications, rights, and liabilities of membership, and the powers, duties, and grounds for the dissolution of an permit divisions and regions to choose their vice presidents one year in advance, as vice presidents-elect. Vice presidents-elect will begin their three-year term on the Board of Directors July 1, 2005. The two nominees for president-elect and 11 nominees for vice president and vice president-elect were chosen through official ACTE procedures. Nominating committees A nominating committee is a group formed usually from inside the membership of an organization for the purpose of nominating candidates for office within the organization. It works similarly to an electoral college, the main difference being that the available candidates, either interviewed and nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. candidates for positions on the ACTE Board of Directors. Nominees for ACTE president-elect were then presented to the ACTE Assembly of Delegates, which met during the ACTE convention in Orlando. Nominees for division and region offices were submitted to their respective divisions or regions at annual business meetings held during the ACTE convention and certified See certification. by the ACTE Nominating Committee. All ACTE affiliate, standard, direct, and life members whose membership dues were received at ACTE headquarters by January 15, 2004 are eligible to vote. All eligible members may vote for president-elect; members of all divisions and/or regions holding elections are also eligible to vote in those elections. The Table of Contents contains a complete listing of nominees presented in alphabetical order, by office. Please review the biographical bi·o·graph·i·cal also bi·o·graph·ic adj. 1. Containing, consisting of, or relating to the facts or events in a person's life. 2. Of or relating to biography as a literary form. information and platform statements for nominees and exercise your right to vote for the future leadership of the Association for Career and Technical Education. This information as well as answers to key questions posed to the candidates is posted on the ACTE website at www.acteonline.org. Use the enclosed en·close also in·close tr.v. en·closed, en·clos·ing, en·clos·es 1. To surround on all sides; close in. 2. To fence in so as to prevent common use: enclosed the pasture. envelope to return your ballot to the accounting firm of DeLeon & Stang, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , of Gaithersburg, Maryland, which has been chosen to audit the tabulation tab·u·late tr.v. tab·u·lat·ed, tab·u·lat·ing, tab·u·lates 1. To arrange in tabular form; condense and list. 2. To cut or form with a plane surface. adj. Having a plane surface. of results for the Board of Directors Elections. Completed ballots must be postmarked by March 1, 2004 to be valid. Ballots will be counted and audited at the offices of DeLeon & Stang on March 15, 2004. Results will be posted immediately on the ACTE website and announced in the May issue of Techniques magazine. Meet Your 2004-2005 President-Elect Candidates ACTE asked the two president-elect candidates to answer the following questions to help members understand where the candidates stand on the important issues facing the organization. Why do you seek the office of President-elect? GILLISPIE. The main reason I seek the office of ACTE's President-elect is to serve as an advocate for career and technical education across the country. I want to associate with people who are passionate about career and technical education as well as instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. that
passion in those less familiar with 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. . As Bill Cosby William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr., Ed.D. (born July 12 1937) is an American actor, comedian, television producer, and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show I Spy. said,
"Anyone can dabble dab·ble v. dab·bled, dab·bling, dab·bles v.tr. To splash or spatter with or as if with a liquid: "The moon hung over the harbor dabbling the waves with gold" , but once you've made that commitment, your blood has that particular thing in it, and it's very hard for people to stop you." I truly believe that career and technical education has helped to make me a more productive citizen, has increased my ability to impact others and has enabled me to lead others to reach their potential as well. As your ACTE President-elect, I will listen to your concerns, share information with out constituents and involve our members in communication that will enhance this organization. I believe in the acronym acronym: see abbreviation. A word typically made up of the first letters of two or more words; for example, BASIC stands for "Beginners All purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. : Together Everyone Achieves More, therefore, I will encourage active involvement from all members. If members have a vested interest Vested Interest A financial or personal stake one entity has in an asset, security, or transaction. Notes: For example, if you have a mortgage, your bank has a vested interest on the sale of your house. See also: Right in this organization, the membership and the organization will flourish. I want to have a positive impact on ACTE. I believe my strong management skills will help provide leadership and vision in the areas of financial management, organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit and leadership development. Career and technical education is on the threshold of a critical time in education and must be the leading advocate in promoting and devising a plan to address critical issues in education. As your President-elect, I will lead out organization toward a shared vision and plan of action in order to accomplish out goals. SMITHSON. Today we are facing some critical issues about the health and vitality of out organization. We are being asked to examine our belief in career and technical education and the association that serves it best, ACTE. Frankly, we are being asked to decide how much value we place on both out profession and out professional organization. I believe that the way in which we allocate out precious resource of time speaks volumes about what we truly value. I believe in career and technical education. I believe in the value of ACTE as the premier organization for career and technical education professionals. ACTE has both the purpose and core values that I believe will revitalize re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. and transform career and technical education. My vision for ACTE is to have an association that serves net only its members but also the entire profession of career and technical education. My commitment to career and technical education stems in part from the sense of purpose and fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. that teaching has provided me but also from the remarkable lives of those students, parents, other CTE professionals and role models that have enriched and inspired my career. I continually witness the tremendous impact that career and technical education has upon our students and society. Serving as ACTE President-elect would allow me to work as a servant leader for the association that supports my work as a CTE professional. How will your background and experience contribute to your role as a leader in ACTE? GILLISPIE. I am a product of career and technical education and a proponent One who offers or proposes. A proponent is a person who comes forward with an a item or an idea. A proponent supports an issue or advocates a cause, such as a proponent of a will. PROPONENT, eccl. law. of the benefits of being a member of this organization. My whole life has centered around people who have guided and directed me. My first Ag teacher taught me bow to set goals and achieve them. My first teaching partner modeled leadership by being active in ACTE. I became a career and technical educator who was active in state and national organizations from the start. I have been honored to serve as Outstanding Young Agriculture Teacher for NAAE NAAE National Association of Agriculture Educators NAAE National Affiliation of Arts Educators Inc NAAE Nigerian Association of Agricultural Education Region I; ACTE Region V Teacher of the Year; Legislative Affairs Chairman for AzACTE and the AZ Ag Teachers' Association; ACTE Delegate to the Moroccan Educational Division of Government; President of both AzACTE and AZ Ag Teachers' Association and most recently, your ACTE Region V Vice President and a member of the ACTE Executive Committee. Because of this level of involvement, I realize that I have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds all across our great country and around the world. A good leader needs to have the ability to speak and listen to all people and I firmly believe that I have these qualities. We all need support and guidance at times. Leaders look to other leaders for guidance. I believe that I possess the characteristics to help develop leaders within our profession. In my life, I have bad many opportunities to take the wrong path. It was my community that helped me defy de·fy tr.v. de·fied, de·fy·ing, de·fies 1. a. To oppose or resist with boldness and assurance: defied the blockade by sailing straight through it. b. the odds. And new, ACTE is my community. I know there are others like me in this organization and as your ACTE President-elect, I will encourage others to also take on leadership and active roles in our organization. SMITHSON. My postsecondary experiences in family and consumer sciences and vocational-technical education prepared me for my work in adult education and later in secondary education as a family and consumer sciences teacher. In my current position as the Community Engagement Facilitator for an urban high school, I work closely developing partnership with business and industry, nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. and faith-based organizations, and career academies. These work experiences have allowed me to view career and technical education from several perspectives including the classroom, the workplace and the community. Beginning in 1987 when I first became a member of ACTE, I have had the opportunity to serve my state association as president, secretary, division president, and state representative to the Region II Policy Committee. Currently, I serve as the ACTE Region II Vice President and region representative to the ACTE Executive Committee. I have worked with dedicated professionals across all five ACTE regions as well as learning the unique needs of each of our twelve divisions. These various leadership positions have offered me a unique education in leadership and a broad-based understanding of the entire organization. I believe that "seeing the big picture" of career and technical education is a desirable and essential skill for future leaders Future Leaders is a UK schools-led charitable organisation that aims to widen the pool of talented leaders especially for urban challenging secondary schools. It was founded in March 2006 by Nat Wei, a former founder of Teach First. of our association. Demographics The attributes of people in a particular geographic area. Used for marketing purposes, population, ethnic origins, religion, spoken language, income and age range are examples of demographic data. show that 85% of ACTE members are over the age of 50. What are the implications for our association and what strategies would you employ to respond to those implications? GILLISPIE. It is critical that ACTE proactively recruit and retain members. This can best be accomplished by establishing a well-defined and articulated Recruitment/Retention Program. This program should be designed by a task force made up of representatives from across divisions and states as well as business and industry representatives. A diverse task force will ensure that we assess the needs of current members as well as take into account any future needs. The task force should consider developing a plan with goals and objectives that include establishing partnerships with universities and technical schools, providing for direct communication among all stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. , utilizing business and industry resources, providing for ongoing teacher support and professional development, collaborating with academic educators and addressing the financial commitment and concerns of those going into career and technical education professions. Recruitment and retention of members is no easy task and ACTE should hot assume a one-size-fits-all solution. Our organization would be wise to pilot variations of the task force's Recruitment/Retention Program that address the diversity of its members and collects data on the successes and progress of these programs. Evaluation of this data would then ensure that ACTE is making continuous, informed improvements and refinements to our programs. Finally, my call to all current ACTE members is to recruit one new member to our great association. This is easily attainable and would make the greatest impact on ACTE. SMITHSON. ACTE has and continues to benefit from the experience and expertise of our more "seasoned" members. However, the fact that the majority of our members are over the age of 50 presents some challenging implications for our association. First, ACTE may face a possible steady membership decline as our current members reach retirement age. For some, this will mean not only retirement from careers but also a discontinuation dis·con·tin·u·a·tion n. A cessation; a discontinuance. Noun 1. discontinuation - the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) discontinuance of their professional memberships. Second, as the generation gap widens and member needs change, ACTE may experience difficulty in attracting and retaining younger CTE professionals. Finally, in order to attract new and younger members, our organization will need to offer member services that appeal to a diverse membership. ACTE has been proactive in anticipating some of these implications and has started collecting membership information through the member surveys, focus groups and Organizational Review and Assessment Task Force. A strong mentorship program designed to identify, encourage and guide new members and association leaders would create professional networks of committed members. Using "seasoned members" as mentors could also revitalize their commitment to ACTE and CTE. Researching alternate means of providing services important to target membership groups would be another strategy to address the implications of an aging membership. ACTE must be willing to develop alliances and partnerships with other organizations that might provide services and resources desired by our associations changing membership groups. What are the three most important issues that ACTE needs to address in the Perkins Reauthorization? GILLISPIE. I believe that there are several issues that we need to address concerning Perkins Reauthorization. First, Perkins addresses the quality of education for all children by ensuring that career and technical education is an integral part of the educational process. Secondly, reauthorization of Perkins will allow us to develop a strong economy that supports plentiful plen·ti·ful adj. 1. Existing in great quantity or ample supply. 2. Providing or producing an abundance: a plentiful harvest. jobs by training our students for employment and higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . Finally, reauthorization will support a rise in the standard of living and continued improvement in the quality of life for all citizens. In order to address these issues ACTE must: A. Lead the way in developing a comprehensive policy in developing a highly skilled workforce to keep the country competitive in a global economy. B. Develop and promote a funding strategy that will support the implementation and continuation of career and technical education. C. Collaborate with other organizations to achieve these public policy objectives. ACTE is recognized and should continue to be recognized for its leadership in helping federal policymakers determine education laws and funding that support career and technical education. SMITHSON. ACTE has identified six key issues for career and technical education as addressed in its Perkins Reauthorization Position Paper. I believe the most important are: 1) Defining career and technical education, 2) Supporting teacher quality, recruitment and retention and 3) Promoting relevant, effective educational programs and initiatives that enhance student achievement. ACTE must insure that the language of Perkins Reauthorization communicates an association and profession that is constantly adapting and responding to the demands of the workforce. Career and technical education has emerged as one of the most dynamic delivery systems for the preparation and maintenance of a competitive, adaptable a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt a·bil workforce. A
clear definition of the scope and purpose of career and technical
education will help eradicate EradicateTo completely do away with something, eliminate it, end its existence. Mentioned in: Smallpox outdated out·dat·ed adj. Out-of-date; old-fashioned. outdated Adjective old-fashioned or obsolete Adj. 1. or erroneous erroneous adj. 1) in error, wrong. 2) not according to established law, particularly in a legal decision or court ruling. perceptions. Supporting teacher quality, recruitment and retention must be addressed in order to maintain and grow competent CTE professionals. During the Perkins Reauthorization discussions ACTE must support the provision of high quality, relevant professional development for all CTE teachers. Educators, like business and industry, must constantly retrain re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train to meet the needs of an ever-changing economy. Finally, ACTE must speak loudly in support of programs and initiatives that support student achievement. Programs including integration of academic and career and technical instruction, comprehensive career guidance services, Tech Prep, and career and Technical Student Organizations Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are vocational organizations primarily based in high schools. Often, on the state level, they are integrated into Departments of Education or incorporated as non-profit organizations. are valuable in insuring the success of out CTE students. ACTE must insist that states have the flexibility to implement those programs that best serve their student populations. What do you see as the most significant trends and challenges facing career and technical education and what are the implications for ACTE? GILLISPIE. I believe that there are several trends and challenges facing career and technical education: A. The effectiveness of traditional vocational education vocational education, training designed to advance individuals' general proficiency, especially in relation to their present or future occupations. The term does not normally include training for the professions. in high school is being challenged and career and technical educators are under pressure to utilize research-based teaching methods and CTE processes. B. There is pressure in national education policy to shift CTE funding and support from secondary to postsecondary education. C. There is a trend in national education policies to place major emphasis on academics in secondary education. D. There is a trend in national education policies to require more measurable proof of student achievement. E. Career and technical education must be defined in a way that allows our core constituency to support out efforts toward developing career-focused education. ACTE must be the leading voice in educational advocacy efforts that build strategic alliances and recognition of the benefits of career and technical education across our nation. ACTE must also take a proactive approach in designing and implementing professional development for career and technical educators that will enhance their classroom practices as well as their participation in developing and supporting public education policies that benefit all students. SMITHSON. Funding will continue to be a significant challenge for career and technical education. Perkins funding will be closely scrutinized as we begin to experience the impact of other education legislation such as No Child Left Behind. It is imperative that ACTE continue to be a strong voice in support of Perkins funding but even more critical that it explores other sources of funding for CTE. In a world moving towards a global economy, career and technical education will continue to face challenges of remaining responsive to the needs of the marketplace while preparing students to be productive family members, employees and citizens. The accelerating pace of change in the workplace, our economy, and technology will require a constant review, revision and redesign re·de·sign tr.v. re·de·signed, re·de·sign·ing, re·de·signs To make a revision in the appearance or function of. re of CTE programs. ACTE should work to be recognized as the information clearinghouse for research concerning the profession. The image and identity of career and technical education will depend greatly on the support of its professional organization, ACTE. As members, we will continue to face the challenge of promoting career and technical education as essential for all students. As ACTE continues to update and create services to meet the needs of its members, the association will be one of our greatest resources in meeting this challenge. Mike D. Gillispie Occupation: Agriculture Occupational Program Director Employment History: Agriculture Occupational Program Director, Glendale Community College Glendale Community College can refer to one of two colleges in the United States.
Peoria Unified School District #11 began in 1889. covering 49 square miles. (19902001); Adjunct adjunct (aj´ungkt), n a drug or other substance that serves a supplemental purpose in therapy. adjunct Faculty, Golf Course Management, Phoenix College (1998-2000); Agriculture Instructor, Deer Valley Deer Valley is an alpine ski resort in the Wasatch Range in the Park City area of northern Utah. Deer Valley is for skiers only, as it prohibits snowboarding. During the 2002 Winter Olympics Deer Valley hosted the freestyle moguls and aerial, and alpine slalom events. Unified School (1986-1990) Education: B.S. Agriculture Education, University of Arizona (body, education) University of Arizona - The University was founded in 1885 as a Land Grant institution with a three-fold mission of teaching, research and public service. ACTE Involvement: Division: Natl Council for Agric Educ AZ Team Trainer for Turf and Landscape (2001); Peoria Unified School District Outstanding Employee of the Year (1998); NAAE Region I Vice President Candidate (1998); AVA Ava, in the Bible Ava (ā`və), in the Bible, an unidentified city of Mesopotamia, perhaps the same as Ivah. Its inhabitants are called Avites. & NVATA Conference Attendee at·tend·ee n. One who is present at or attends a function. See Usage Note at -ee1. attendee Noun a person who is present at a specified event Noun 1. (1997); Natl FFA FFA free fatty acids. Partners for a Safer Community AZ Team Trainer (1996); AVA & NVATA Conference Attendee (1994); NVATA Region I Committee Member AZ Delegation Rep (1993); AVA & NVATA Conference Attendee (1993); NVATA Region I Committee Member (1992); President, Arizona Delegation, AVATA (1992); NVATA Region I Committee Member (1991); NVATA Outstanding Young Member Region I (1991); NVATA Region I Committee Member (1990) Region: Region V Conference Director, Leadership Workshop (2002); Region V Conference Director (2001); Region V Business Meeting Facilitator (2001); Vice President, Region V ACTE (2000); Policy Committee Member (1999); ACTE Region V Conference Planning Committee planning committee n (in local government) → comité m de planificación (1999); Region V Teacher of the Year (1999); Policy Committee Member (1997, 1998, 1999); AZ Vocational Association President Delegate (1994) Committees" ACTE Finance and Organization Committee (2000-2002); ACTE Nominating Committee (2000); ACTE Structure Task Force (2000); ACTE Bylaws Committee (2002); ACTE Executive Committee Regional Rep (2002-2003); ACTE Morocco international Delegate (2001); National Policy Seminar (1996-2002); Peoria Block Scheduling Block scheduling is a type of academic scheduling in which each student has fewer classes per day for a longer period of time. This is intended to result in more time for teaching due to less time wasted due to class switching and preparation. Committee (1998-1999); Peoria High School Peoria High School is a public high school in Peoria, Illinois. Peoria High School was established in 1856 and is the oldest continually operating high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Peoria High is located at 1615 N. North Street and moved to this location in 1916. NCA (Network Computing Architecture) An architecture from Oracle for developing applications within a networked computing environment. It provides a three-tier distributed environment based on CORBA that uses program components known as "cartridges. Committee (1997-1998); AATA & ACTE AZ Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman (1995-2001) Other National, State and Local Involvement: Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. Landscape Project (2001); Glendale Rotary, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club Presentation (1997-2001); Australian Agriculture Student Exchange Program Director (1996-1997) Platform Statement: I am honored to have the opportunity to run for president-elect of ACTE. I am living proof that Career and Technical Education works. My successes today are a direct result of my positive agriculture education experiences and FFA involvement. The opportunity to run for president-elect allows me to continue to give back to Career and Technical Education. I will continue to further ACTE's efforts in defining core purposes, creating an envisioned future, determining research needs and addressing major issues for our association. My major areas of focus will be: Leadership Development: I want to build an effective Leadership Program at the National Level. I believe that we have a multitude of professionalism and talent within our organization. We need to tap that talent by "growing our own" leaders. We should identify these potential leaders, provide opportunities for leadership training that specifically address the needs of our organization and then send these leaders back to their own states to institute similar programs at home. Legislative Advocacy: It is vital that ACTE continues to participate in advocacy efforts with other organizations that support Career and Technical Education. This will assure that Career and Technical Education receives requested federal funding. We also need to implement professional legislative training workshops at the state level to ensure that statewide, grassroots efforts support Career and Technical Education. Membership Needs: In order to best serve the professionals in our organization, we need to expand our efforts to develop programs for new and returning members. Support for our members should be easily accessible and readily useable. We should utilize technology for communication opportunities, showcasing best-practices and providing quality professional development. Technology is just one of the resources we can use to better serve our members. Implementing opportunities like these will then attract and retain members. Connie C. Smithson Occupation: Community Engagement Facilitator Employment History: Community Engagement Facilitator, Hamilton County Schools Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee. Schools Dalewood Middle School located in Chattanooga educates students in 6 – 8th grade. As of 2006, The school principal is Ms. Linda Darden. (2002-present); Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor, Hamilton County Schools (1998-2002); Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor, Chattanooga City Schools (1987-1998); Substitute Teacher, Chattanooga City Schools (1985-1987); Adult Education Instructor, Singer Sewing sewing: see needlework. Company (1985-1975) Education: M.S. Vocational-Technical Ed., University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. , Knoxville; B.S. Home Economics Ed., Tennessee Technological University Tennessee Technological University, popularly known as Tennessee Tech, is an accredited public university located in Cookeville, Tennessee, a small city approximately seventy miles (110 km) east of Nashville. ACTE Involvement: Division: National Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Member (1988-2003); NATFACS Annual Conference Attendee (1993-2002); NATFACS State Contact (1991-1992); NATFACS Local Arrangements Committee (1994-1995); NATFACS Program of Work Committee (1994-1995), POW Award (1995); NATFACS Award of Merit (2002) Region: Region II Vice President (2001-Current); Vice-President Elect (2000-2001); Region Representative to the ACTE Executive Committee (2003-Current); Region II Policy Committee Member (1998-2001); Region II Policy Committee Secretary (1999-2001); Region II Teacher of the Year 1997/AVA Teacher of the Year 1998; Region II Strategic Plan Subcommittee sub·com·mit·tee n. A subordinate committee composed of members appointed from a main committee. subcommittee Noun (1999-Current); Region II Membership Subcommittee (1999-Current); Region II Legislative Network Committee (1999-Current); Tennessee Vocational Conference Speaker (2000-2002); Kentucky Vocational Conference Speaker (1999); Virginia Health Occupations Conference Speaker (1998); Louisiana Vocational Conference Speaker (1998); Region II Fall Professional Development Conference Attendee (1995-2003); Region II Fall Professional Development Planning Committee (1999-Current); Region II Fall Professional Development Conference Speaker (1998); Region II Fall Professional Development Workshop (1998); Region II Co-Chair Professional Development Conference (1996-1997) Committees: NATFACS Local Arrangements Committee (1994-1995); NATFACS Program of Work Committee (1994-1995), POW Award (1995); Region II Strategic Plan Subcommittee (1999-Current); Region II Membership Subcommittee (1999-Current); Region II Legislative Network Committee (1999-Current); Vocational Political Action Committee (1994-2001); ACTE Executive Committee (2003-Current); ACTE Professional Development Committee (Liaison) (2003-Current); ACTE Subcommittee for Program Improvement and Policy Development (2001-2003) Other National, State and Local Involvement: Tennessee Association for Career and Technical Education Member (1987-Current), Program of Work Committee (1994-1995); President (1995-1996), Finance Committee (1994-1997); Newsletter Committee/Editor (1994-1996); Constitution and Bylaws Committee (1995-1997); Chair of TN Reception ACTE Annual Convention (19941998); Chair TACTE Hill Visits (1995-1997); Chair/Co-chair TACTE Summer Vocational Conference (1995-1997); TACTE, Teacher of the Year 1997; Tennessee Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Member (1987-Current); Program of Work Committee (1990-1991); President (1991-1992); Newsletter Committee/Editor (1991-1993); Awards Committee (1993-1994); Vocational Student Organization Ad Hoc Committee ad hoc committee A committee formed with the purpose of addressing a specific issue or issues, which theoretically is disbanded once its raison d'etre is finished (1994-1995); TATFACS Teacher of the Year 1997 and 2002; Professionals in Family and Consumer Sciences (Hamilton County Hamilton County is the name of a number of counties in the United States of America, named for Alexander Hamilton, first United States Secretary of the Treasury (except as indicated below):
FCCLA First Congregational Church of Los Angeles (California) Tennessee Distinguished Service Award (2003); Hixson High School CTE Department Chair (1998-2002); Class Sponsor (1991-2002); Faculty Advisory Committee (1991-1997); Critical Friends Curriculum and Teacher Evaluation Committee (1996-2002); Service-Learning Coordinator (1991-2002); East Ridge High School East Ridge High School can refer to more than one high school in the United States:
Platform Statement: Throughout our nation's history, Career and Technical Education (CTE) has emerged as one of the most dynamic delivery systems for the preparation and maintenance of a competitive, adaptable workforce. Over rime career and technical education educators have been challenged with "growing pains grow·ing pains pl.n. Pains in the limbs and joints of children or adolescents, frequently occurring at night and often attributed to rapid growth but arising from various unrelated causes. " within their programs, their funding and even their professional association. The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has responded to the challenges of its members and the CTE profession by clearly defining its core purpose "to provide leadership in developing an educated, prepared and competitive workforce." I am excited and eager to continue to serve the association that has supported my work as a CTE professional for over twenty-five years. ACTE has both the purpose and cote values that I believe will revitalize and transform Career and Technical Education. As a leader, my vision for ACTE would be an association that serves hot only its members but also the entire profession of Career and Technical Education. Initiatives addressing that vision would include: * Raising awareness Raising awareness is a common phrase advocacy groups use to justify a particular event, brochure or even the entire organization. Raising awareness refers to alerting the general public that a certain issue exists and should be approached the way the group desires. and gaining recognition for all fields within CTE. * Promoting ACTE as the professional organization for CTE professionals. * Creating membership incentives attractive to a diverse group of educators. * Providing members with exemplary professional development opportunities. * Strengthening legislative advocacy efforts including increased funding and grassroots legislative networking. * Developing programs to identify, encourage and mentor future association leaders. * Seeking mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" partnerships with business and industry. The future of ACTE and Career and Technical Education depends on many things but mostly it depends on you and me. Shaping the direction of that future has become one of my personal priorities and commitments. Working together we tan insure the vitality of our Career and Technical Education programs and value of our professional association. Bryan Albrecht Occupation: Associate Vice President, Gateway Technical College Gateway Technical College (also GTC) is a technical (community) college serving Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties in Wisconsin. It has major campuses in the Kenosha, Racine and Elkhorn communities. Employment History: Associate Vice President, Gateway Technical College (2003), Division Director, CTE, Department of Public Instruction (1996-2003); Technology Ed. Consultant, Department of Public Instruction (1988-1996); Technology Ed. Teacher, Kewaunee High School (1984-1988), Design Draftsman (1983-84) Education: Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Stout University of Wisconsin-Stout is a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university where students, faculty and staff use applied learning, scientific theory and research to solve real-world problems, grow the state’s economy and serve society. ACTE Involvement: Division: National ACTE Conference Speaker (multiple conferences); National ACTE Pre-conference Workshop presenter; Region III ACTE Conference speaker, Region III Conference Committee, ACTE Business Division Keynote Speaker; Focus 2003 Conference Chair, State Delegate, author in Techniques and various ACTE and CTE publications. Region: Region III Conference Planning Committee; Region III Conference Speaker; Region III Conference attendee; Region III Award of Merit Recipient (2002-2003); participant in various state ACTE conferences outside of Wisconsin. Committees." ACTE Perkins Reauthorization Committee Other National, State and Local Involvement: State WACTE President; WACTE Conference Chair; WACTE Past Presidents Representative; WACTE Local Chapter President; WACTE Workshop Presenter; various State Committees, President of NOCTI See aptitude tests. (ACTE partner organization); past National Board member of SkillsUSA (ACTE partner), WACTE President's Award The President's Award may mean:
Platform Statement Service to my profession is a value that I hold high in my career and professional life. There are many issues facing the future of Career and Technical Education, issues that will be debated, tested and ultimately shape our profession. The Association for Career and Technical Education has been the one organization that I depend upon for leadership and advocacy in career and technical education. Serving as a candidate for Region III Vice President allows me the opportunity to serve the profession and assist with creating new opportunities for our association. I believe that our greatest element In mathematics, especially in order theory, the greatest element of a subset S of a partially ordered set (poset) is an element of S which is greater than or equal to any other element of S. The term least element is defined dually. of success rests within each of us. As a community of career and technical education professionals, we hold the key to shaping our future. That key is professional involvement and service. As Vice President of Region III, I commit to investing my energy, time and service to represent you on issues related to the growth for our association and to be a champion for Career and Technical Education. It is your ideas, concerns and values that I want to use to help shape the future of our association. Marlys J. Bucher Occupation: CTE Evaluation Specialist and Secondary Perkins Coordinator Employment History: CTE Assessment and Evaluation Specialist, Secondary Perkins Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Education (1999-present); STW Assessment and Evaluation Grant Writer, Minnesota Dept of Educ., (1995-1999); Performance-Based Assessment and Evaluation Specialist, Minnesota Dept of Educ., (1988-1995); Dental Assisting Instructor, Suburban Hennepin/NE Metro Technical Centers (1975-1988); Dental Assisting Instructor, University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (1972-1975) Education: Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Minnesota; M.A. Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota; B.S. Dental Education, University of Minnesota ACTE Involvement: Division: Health--State President, Health (1974-1975); Administrative--Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education; Administrators--Legislative Committee, Staff Development Committee, Presenter Region: Region III Conference (2001, 2002); Silent Auction Chair, General Planning Committee Committees: Region III Conference Committee (2001-2002); State Conference Health Chair (1974-1975); State Membership (2001-present) Other National, State and Local Involvement: Developed and conducted the state VICA VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Video Conferencing Alliance (UK) VICA Vocational Industrial Chapters of America VICA Vision Counsel of America testing for Dental Programs (1975-1977); Minnesota State Treasurer Minnesota Territorial and State Treasurers In 1886, elections were moved from odd years to even years. Beginning with the 1962 election, the term of the office increased from two to four years. (2000-present) Platform Statement Through my position with the Minnesota Department of Education I have the privilege of working with CTE teachers throughout the state and I continually hear the stories of programs being cut to ensure that time is available for subjects required by No Child Left Behind. I feel that we need to continually strive to work with the integration of academies and skills for all students. If our students are not prepared for the world beyond high school then all of business and industry, as well as the economy, will surfer. It is critical that we, as a strong profession, continue to establish opportunities for students to explore and prepare for careers at an early age and provide contextual learning Contextual Learning is reality-based, outside-of-the-classroom experience, within a specific context which serves as a catalyst for students to utilize their disciplinary knowledge, and which presents a forum for further formation of their personal values, faith, and professional in high school programs and beyond. We are being asked for accountability in our programs to demonstrate and measure the standards that have been established so that no child will be left behind. My work with Career and Technical Education in local, state, and federal programs has allowed me many opportunities to develop, promote, and provide connections between academic learning and technical skills training. As your Region III Vice President I will diligently dil·i·gent adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. See Synonyms at busy. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d work to support the continued funding at the federal level, gather support from the various professional fields, and to promote Career and Technical Education as a way to meet standards so that NO child will be left behind. Karen E. Johnson Occupation: Education for Employment System Director Employment History: System Director, CareerTEC (Career and Technical Education Consortium) (1993-present); CTE Systems Director, United Township H.S. Dist (1986-1993); System Director, Tri-County VoTech Region (1986-1993); Co-System Director, Quad-City VoTech Region (1988-1993); Coordinator, United Township Area Voc Ctr (1988-1993); Teacher, Atkinson Unit Dist (1985-1987); Teacher, Annawan Unit Dist (1965-1981); Consultant (1970-1982) Education: M.S. Educational Administration, Western Illinois University For another university which uses the abbreviation "WIU", see Webber International University Athletics
ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer. ; Ed Spec-Superintendency Certification (20 hours), Western Illinois University; Guidance and Counseling guidance and counseling, concept that institutions, especially schools, should promote the efficient and happy lives of individuals by helping them adjust to social realities. coursework coursework Noun work done by a student and assessed as part of an educational course Noun 1. coursework - work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's , Western Illinois University ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE (1985-present); NCLA NCLA North Carolina Library Association NCLA National Centre for Laser Applications (Galway, Ireland) NCLA Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance NCLA National Church Library Association (Stillwater, Minnesota) (1985present); National Policy Seminar; National Convention; Assembly of Delegates Region: Region III Policy Committee, Illinois Rep (1997-2000); Region III Policy Committee Secretary, Region III Annual Conference Planning Committee Chair (2000); Region III Strategic Planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. Other National, State and Local Activities: President-Elect; President; Past President; Secretary; Board of Directors; Interim Executive Director; Nominations Chair; Fiscal Task Force; Awards Task Force; Annual Convention Planning Committee Chair; Illinois ACTE (1993-present) - President-Elect; President; Past President; Fall Conference Chair, III. Career and Technical Administrators Division; Learning Standards Learning Standards is a term used to describe standards applied to education content, particularly in the US K-12 space. The Learning Standards themselves can can be found on the individual web sites for states [1] Advisory Committee; Accountability Advisory Committee; General Advisory Committee; Programs Task Force; Student Services Advisory Committee; III. State Board of Education; President III. System Director's Leadership Council. Platform Statement: I am proud to be a Career and Technical Educator and believe in a strong professional organization that is proactive in supporting all its members, it would be a privilege to serve you as Region III VP and to be actively involved in planning and setting direction for out association. I will work diligently to represent the needs of all members. Some of the issues that I will focus on include: 1) Attracting new members and young professionals while retaining current members, 2) Representing the concerns and needs of all members of Region III, 3) Keeping regional members informed concerning Board activities and national issues, 4) Maintaining legislative support and funding for CTE, and 5) Making the organization friendly to all members including exploring ways to connect with potential members who do net identify with traditional organizations. David Hughes
Occupation: Associate Vice President, Technical Education Employment History: National Park Community College (2003-present); Director of Instruction, Quapaw Tech Institute (2000-2003); Director, North Central Career Center (1994-2000); Adjunct Instructor, Ozarka College (1996-2000); Instructor, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute (1988-1994) Education: M.S. Counseling, University of Central Arkansas The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. The school is most respected for its programs in Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. ; B.S. Physical Education, University of the Ozarks  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . ; B.A. Mathematics, Drury College ACTE Involvement: Division: Board Member; President Region: Region IV Policy Committee; Chair, Region IV Conference Planning Committee; Legislative Committee Committees: Vice-Chair, Legislative Support Fund Committee Other National, State and Local Involvement: Arkansas ACTE President; State Conference Planning Committee; Arkansas ACTE Administrative Division Noun 1. administrative division - a district defined for administrative purposes administrative district, territorial division borough - one of the administrative divisions of a large city canton - a small administrative division of a country , President; Arkansas ACTE Outstanding Voc Educator; Secondary Center Legislative Committee; National Park Community College Strategic Planning and Curriculum Committees Platform Statement: The membership of ACTE is facing a critical crossroads. It will take focused, experienced leadership in guide the way for the next generation of membership. I believe my background as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters and administrator will continue the leadership trend that has made Region IV strong. During my tenure in career and technical education, I've assisted in policy development, professional training and conference planning. At the state level I've helped rebuild our membership through a recruitment campaign and assisted in rejuvenating our state conference by facilitating Focus ACTE sessions and expanding our awards program. I have extensive experience in fundraising through ACTE's Legislative Support Fund, numerous local scholarships and a successful campaign for the National Foundation for Transplants. These successes have come in the face of limited budgets and questionable futures. I did not achieve these successes alone. Without me opportunity to lead the people around me to a common goal, these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. would never have happened. I believe in leading by example and empowering those around me in become leaders. I have two goals as your vice-president. I will work to promote membership growth at the state, region and national levels and to provide a thread of unity between the levels of ACTE so that members tan feel a sense of ownership in their association. I believe my experience will provide our region with the leadership necessary to reach these goals and help ACTE grow. Karen Leigh Koehn Occupation: Guidance Counselor Employment History: Guidance Counselor, Northwest Technology Center Northwest Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Alva, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. (1992-present); Guidance Counselor, Alva Public Schools (1985-1992); Guidance Counselor, Cherokee Public Schools (1982-1985); Elementary Educator, Tonkawa Public Schools (1980-1982) Education: M.S. Education-Guidance and Counseling, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a university in Alva, Oklahoma, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. Northwestern is a state university that offers both bachelor's and master's degrees. (1985); B.S.- El. Ed el. abbr. elevation ., Northwestern Oklahoma State University (1980) ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Guidance member (1990-present); ACTE 2002 Recipient of Guidance Division Outstanding Career Guidance Professional; ACTE Convention Guidance Presenter Region: Oklahoma ACTE (1992-present); OkACTE Past-President (2003-2004); OkACTE President (2002-2003); OkACTE President-Elect (2001-2002) Committees: Attended ACTE Region IV Policy Committee in capacity in Presidencies; National Policy Seminar (2001-2003) Other National, State and Local Involvement: OkACTE Guidance Division President (19971998); OkACTE Guidance Division Secretary (1995-1996); OkACTE Guidance Membership Committee Secretary (1993-1994) Platform Statement: It is my pleasure to "toss my hat" in the race for Region IV vice president-elect. As I contemplated taking on this wonderful, and to be quite honest, overwhelming task, I paused long enough to think about the characteristic qualities I think it will take to be a viable and vital leader for Region IV. Four such characteristics include: Optimism: Region IV's next vice-president must be optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op and able to see "outside the box" to meet the needs of our members. Knowledge: I think it is vitally important that ALL of Region IV's members be knowledgeable in respect to ACTE and Regions IV's issues and concerns. Involvement: All of Regions IV's members must become or stay "hooked up" with the activities and information available to be effective members of ACTE. Energy: I feel that the vice-president must have the energy to represent the members of Region IV as well as exhibit this energy in all of ACTE's business. Upon further exploration of these qualities an interesting fact surfaced. The first letter of each character just happens to spell "OKIE Okie a system of grading of feeder calves purchased for feedlots and based on percentage of beef versus dairy blood in the breeding. The bulk of these cattle are yearling, baldy-faced, Hereford cross steers. The name is a contraction of Oklahoma. " and I truly believe that every member of ACTE Region IV has a little bit of "OKIE" spirit in them. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to be the "OKIE" to lead Region IV in serving our business partners, out students and out nation. Coleen C. Keffeler Occupation: School to Careers Coordinator Employment History: Sturgis Brown High School (1990-present); Colman School District (1985-1990) Education: M.S. Home Economics, South Dakota State University South Dakota State University, at Brookings; land-grant support; coeducational; chartered 1883 as Dakota Agricultural College, opened 1884. In 1907 it became South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and in 1964 its present name was adopted. (1994); B.S. Home Economics Education, South Dakota State University (1985) ACTE Involvement: Division: New and Related Services Division; Family and Consumer Sciences Division; FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. Committee Involvement: Membership Committee Chair (1997-2000); NATFACS Committee Involvement--Public Information Chair (1994); Awards; Registration; Membership; ACTE Presenter 1997, 1999, 2003 Region: Awards Committee; Chair; 1999 Leadership Conference Co-Chair; Region V Policy Committee; Conference Attendee; Conference Presenter 1996-present. Committees: ACTE Membership Committee; ACTE Teacher Quality Task Force; ACTE Organizational Review and Assessment Task Force; 2002 ACTE Teacher of the Year. Other National, State and Local Involvement: SDACTE President (1996-1997); SDACTE Committees: Legislative; Professional Development Committee Chair; Conference Presenter; Awards; Audit; SDATFACS President (1992-1993). SDATFACS Committees: Awards; Legislative; Mentoring; Registration; Newsletter Editor. NEA NEA abbr. 1. National Education Association 2. National Endowment for the Arts NEA (US) n abbr (= National Education Association) → Verband für das Erziehungswesen ; Lead Negotiator/President, Meade Education Association; Delta Kappa Gamma (1994-present); SD 4-H Leaders Association; State Board of Directors Platform Statement Career and Technical Education is at a crossroads. Recent federal legislation focuses on academics and test scores. In addition, local schools are facing budget constraints A Budget Constraint represents the combinations of goods and services that a consumer can purchase given current prices and his income. Consumer theory uses the concepts of a budget constraint and a preference ordering to analyze consumer choices. . ACTE members must step up to the challenge and preserve career and technical education programs. There are four steps to insure quality career and technical education programs continue to be available for students regardless of age, stage of life, or socio-economic status. The four steps are: * Career and technical education programs must reinforce academic skills through hands-on, real world activities. Continued collaboration with academic instructors makes theories come to life. Every CTE lesson needs to address identifiable academic standards. * CTE instructors must build a bridge of communication and cooperation to ensure student access to life-long learning. Funding at all levels is critical for life-long learning to occur. * Communication with state and national policy makers regarding the need for adequate CTE funding is critical. Effective communication must include numerical data Numerical data (or quantitative data) is data measured or identified on a numerical scale. Numerical data can be analysed using statistical methods, and results can be displayed using tables, charts, histograms and graphs. illustrating how CTE programs impact learners and the economy. * ACTE members must be proactive in seeking legislation and policies that adequately fund CTE programs. Policy makers need to meet the learners impacted by CTE programs and spend time in CTE classrooms. This division is ready for the challenge. Diversity is our strength. Communication is the key. Nancy A. Pietras Occupation: Tech Prep Director Employment History: Director, Northwest Ohio Northwest or northwestern Ohio consists of multiple counties in the northwestern corner of the US state of Ohio. This area borders Lake Erie, southern Michigan, and eastern Indiana. Some areas in northwestern Ohio are also considered the Black Swamp area. Tech Prep Consortium, University of Toledo National recognition In its 125-year history UT has garnered several national accolades. The University’s programs, faculty and facilities have been highlighted in the media, including (1999-present); Adult Career Tech Dir, Toledo City Toledo City, formerly known as Pueblo Hinulawan, is a 2nd class city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 141,174 people in 26,771 households. Toledo officially became a city on January 6, 1961. Schools (1990-1998); Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Toledo City Schools (1970-1990); Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Bettsville Local School (1969-1970) Education: M.Ed., Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. ; B. Ed., University of Toledo; Educational Specialist, University of Toledo ACTE Involvement: Division: NRS NRS Nevada Revised Statutes NRS National Runaway Switchboard (Chicago, IL) NRS Natural Reserve System (University of California) NRS National Readership Survey NRS National Relay Service Division (10 yrs); Served as President-Elect, President and Past President for Adult Voc Educ Assn; Division Conference Planner Region: Assisted with Silent Auction for Region I Committee: Professional Development Committee (current) Other National, State and Local Involvement: Ohio ACTE (served in various capacities); Recipient of the Professional Development Award from the Home Economics Supervisor Assn (1992); President Elect, President and Past President for Adult Section of ACTE (1995-1997); Currently serves on the Ohio Tech Prep Advisory Council and the Ohio Board of Education's Task Force for Quality High Schools. Platform Statement" Nancy Pietras is a candidate for Vice President of the New and Related Services (NRS) Division. She has been a Career and Technical professional for over 35 years. Nancy began her career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher before she became involved in administration. For the last six years, Nancy has been the Northwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium Director. The Consortium serves a three-county area and over 1500 students. New and Related Services is a division that fosters and supports clearly identified and unique groups that form the sections. Nancy believes that the role of the Vice President of NRS is to link the various sections under a common focus that supports ACTE's overall mission and goals. To ensure that this happens, it is critical to establish a comprehensive communication system in which the various sections have an opportunity to have their needs and concerns voiced as well as having access to information from ACTE. Nancy brings the perspective of a teacher, school-level as well as regional administration. The skills learned thought these experiences will benefit the Division and ACTE. George E. Rogers Occupation: Associate Professor and Coordinator of Technology Teacher Education Employment History: Associate Professor, Purdue University Purdue University (pərdy  `, -d`), main campus at West Lafayette, Ind. (2000-Present); Associate Professor, University of Nebraska (1994-2000);
Assistant Professor, St. Francis College (1992-1994); Assistant
Professor, Idaho State University Enrollment for fall semester 2006 was 12,676 students, including 8,848 undergraduates.[1] ISU enrolls a large number of older, non-traditional students who live and work off-campus. (1990-1992); Technology Education
Teacher, Omaha (NE) Public Schools (1979-1990)
Education: Ed.D. Career & Technical Education, University of Missouri-Columbia; MS. Industrial Education, Wayne (NE) State College; B.S. Industrial Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha Administrators As of 2007, the chancellor of UNO is John Christensen, Ph.D., and the deans are:
ACTE Involvement: Division: TED Policy Committee (2001-Present); TED Strategic Planning Committee Chair (2003); TED Curriculum Task Force (1999-2002) Other National, State and Local Involvement: ACTE of Nebraska, President (1998-1999); ACTE of Nebraska, Treasurer (1996-1997); ACTE of Nebraska, TE Rep (1995-1996); ACTE of Nebraska, Legislative Chair (1998-2000); Editor, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education; Editorial Board Chair, Journal of Career and Technical Education; Purdue University, Affiliate Director of Project Lead The Way; Epsilon Pi Tau Epsilon Pi Tau is an international honor society for professions in technology. Membership in Epsilon Pi Tau may be at one of three levels: "General Member", "Laureate Member", and Distibuished Service Member. , Trustee Gamma Rho Chapter Platform Statement I believe that technology education is an essential discipline for all students, especially those students interested in engineering as a career. To that end, I see the role of the ACTE/TED Vice President as providing leadership for technology education classroom teachers, technology teacher educators, and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially the community, emphasizing technology education's importance in the career and technical education arena. Technology education provides students with technological literacy Technological literacy is the ability to understand and evaluate technology. It complements technological competency, which is the ability to create, repair, or operate specific technologies, commonly computers. and career exploration skills in pre-engineering. I see the development of community support as the backbone for insuring technology education's place in our schools. Additionally, the TED must develop and mentor teachers to assume leadership roles in the profession. If elected Vice President, I pledge to make a difference; and therefore I will: * Be an active voice for the division's membership, * Effectively represent technology education at the national level, * Promote ACTE/TED membership, * Provide and promote mentorship to develop TED leadership for tomorrow, and * Promote the benefits of technology education as both technological literacy and pre-engineering education. Andrew E. Schultz Occupation: Program Chair, Industrial Technology Education Employment History: Program Chair, ITE ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE In the Ear ITE Information Technology Equipment ITE Initial Teacher Education (UK) ITE Institute of Technical Education ITE Institute of Terrestrial Ecology , Central Michigan University Central Michigan University, at Mount Pleasant, Mich.; coeducational; est. 1892 as a normal school, became Central State Teachers College in 1927, achieved university status in 1959. The university maintains a forest that is used for botanical and biological research. (2002-present); Program Chair, ITE, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1998-2002); Freelance Writer, Self-employed (1993-1998); Associate Book Editor, The Taunton Press Taunton Press, based in Newtown, Connecticut is a publisher of magazines such as Fine Woodworking, Fine Homebuilding, Fine Gardening, Fine Cooking, Threads and Inspired House. (1989-1993); Assistant Professor, Cal State Univ--San Bernardino (1985-1989); Graduate Research Assistant, Univ of Nebraska-Lincoln (1982-1985); Indus Educ Teacher, Gresham Public Schools (1980-1982); Indus Educ Teacher, York Public Schools (1978-1980); Life Skills Instruc, Lancaster Office of Mental Retardation mental retardation, below average level of intellectual functioning, usually defined by an IQ of below 70 to 75, combined with limitations in the skills necessary for daily living. (1973-1982) Education: Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1985); M.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1983); B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1978) ACTE Involvement Division: TED Secretary (2002-Present); Ad Hoc Committee Member (2000-Present); Chair, Communications Committee Division (2003Present) Committees: Member of ACTE Communications Committee Other National, State and Local Involvement: NAITTE NAITTE National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators Vice President (2002-Present); CTTE Committee of ITEA ITEA International Technology Education Association ITEA Information Technology for European Advancement ITEA International Test and Evaluation Association ITEA International Tuba-Euphonium Association (Baltimore, MD) Member (2003-Present); ACTE Headquarters Intern intern /in·tern/ (in´tern) a medical graduate serving in a hospital preparatory to being licensed to practice medicine. in·tern or in·terne n. (1985); Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society Board Member (2002-Present); SkillsUSA/VICA National Competitions Judge (1998-Present); Assistant Editor, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education (1999-Present); Annual Policy Seminar (1998-Present); Vice President, California Associations of Vocational Education (1986-1987) Platform Statement In my role as the Vice President of TED I will guide the Division: 1) To provide better preparation for young professionals to be active and to assume leadership positions in ACTE; 2) To solidify so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. our permanent position as a division within the ACTE hierarchy; 3) To continue rapprochement efforts with the International Technology Education Association and Technology Educators throughout the country, and; 4) To continue to establish Technology Education as one part of the essential core of American public education. Furthermore, I will do everything I am able to make and guide the ACTE organization into a secure and effective future. Many of you would be far superior candidates than I. I do have the time to undertake this responsibility, I am well prepared and at my professional prime. I tare tare (târ), name sometimes used as a synonym for any vetch, most frequently for the common vetch. The tare of the Scriptures, a weed of grainfields and considered a seed of evil, is thought to have been the unrelated darnel (see rye grass). deeply about Technology Education and ACTE. If I am elected I will work hard for you and our field. Kevin L. English Occupation: Industrial Education Department Chair/CTE Instructor Employment History: Industrial Education Dept Chair/CTE Instructor, Peoria Unified Schools (1993-present); Technology/Welding Instruc, Flowing Wells Unified Dist. (1991-1993); Graduate Assistant Agric Educ., University of Arizona (1990-1991); Agriculture/Welding Instruc., Marana Unified Schools (1986-1990) Education: M.S. Agricultural Education Agricultural education is instruction about crop production, livestock management, soil and water conservation, and various other aspects of agriculture. Agricultural education includes instruction in food education, such as nutrition. , University of Arizona (1991); B.S. Agricultural Education, University of Arizona (1986); Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. As of Fall 2007, the university has 21,352 students, 13,989 of these are situated in the main Flagstaff campus<ref name="Enrollment" />. , pursuing Doctorate in Educational Leadership ACTE Involvement: Division: Trade and Industrial Division (1995present); ACTE Convention and Trade and Industrial Division meeting attendee; SkillsUSA Advisor (1993-2000); SkillsUSA Championships attendee (1996-2000) Region: Region V meeting attendee; Region V Policy Committee (2000-2002); Region V and Region II Conference presenter Committees." ACTE Professional Development Committee Chair (2002-present); ACTE Region V Policy Committee; ACTE Region V Professional Development Committee Other National, State and Local Involvement ACTEAz Past President (current); ACTEAz President (2001-2002); ATIEA President (1990); Peoria Unified School District Industrial Tech Dept Chair (current); AZ Legislative Dist Precinct A constable's or police district. A small geographical unit of government. An election district created for convenient localization of polling places. A county or municipal subdivision for casting and counting votes in elections. PRECINCT. Committeeman com·mit·tee·man n. 1. A man who is a member of a committee. 2. A man who is a party leader of a ward or precinct. Noun 1. (elected 2002); CTE Vision and Mission Committee--Peoria Unified Sch Dist; ACTE Region V Innovative Program of the Year (Building Trades); ACTEAz Program of the Year: Peoria H.S. Building Trades Platform Statement Career and Technical Education is dynamic, the blood that runs through the veins of all education. I truly believe that Trade and Industrial Education has the philosophy, instructional delivery system and partnerships with industry, that we can truly lead education, so that all students will benefit. As an Industrial Education department chair in a comprehensive high school, I see on a daily basis the challenges and opportunities our students, instructors, and programs face. It is these issues in which I envision opportunity that we tan grab, and enhance our instructional delivery system for Trade and industrial Education. The issues my Industrial Education department faces each day, have to be similar to ones being faced by all Trade and Industrial Educators in our country. The issues, professional development, academic integration, funding on all levels, student recruitment, testing and assessment, academic remediation and professional association involvement. I know that as a team that we can have a positive impact on all these issues and the many more that seek a home into our classrooms each day. Edwin (Ed) L. Melott Occupation: Computer-Aided Drafting/Design Instructor Employment History: CAD Instructor, Metro Technology Centers Metro Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. (2002-present); CAD Instructor, Francis Tuttle Tech Center (1995-2002); CAD Instructor, Mid-Del Tech Center (1992-1995); Adjunct CAD Instructor, Oklahoma City Community College The Oklahoma City Community College, also referred to as OCCC or O-Triple-C, is a coeducational community college located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The community college was founded in 1972. It currently enrolls 19,700 students. (1984-1987); CAD System Mgr, Barrett Trailers Inc. (1987-1992); CAD/Draftsman, Downey Glass Ltd. (1985-1987) Education: M.Ed. Adult Ed., University of Central Oklahoma History On 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. ; B.S. Industrial Education, University of Central Oklahoma; A.A. Design Technology, Seminole State College ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Voting Delegate (1997-2003); T&I Division Conference Oklahoma Representative (1997-2003) Region: Region IV T&I Delegate (1997-2002); National T&I Representative to Region IV Policy Committee (2002-2004) Membership: ACTE, NATIE, AATII, SKILLS/USA VICA (1992-2003) Other National, State and Local Involvement: OkACTE President (2003-2004); OkACTE President-Elect (2002-2003); Oklahoma Vocational Association T&I Division President (2000-2001); Oklahoma Vocational Association T&I President-Elect (1999-2000); Oklahoma Vocational Association T&I Parliamentarian par·lia·men·tar·i·an n. 1. One who is expert in parliamentary procedures, rules, or debate. 2. A member of a parliament. 3. (1997-1999); Mid-Del Technology Center, Teacher of the Year (1993-1994) Platform Statement Trade and Industrial (T&I) education is the heart of CTE. It is recognized that T&I programs are located at most schools across this nation. During the early days, some states built entire schools around the T&I programs. Yet our heart has become weak, schools are starting to drop programs. Students need to understand that T&I programs lead to both career and college opportunities. Diversity in our programs is what gives us our strength, out unity however is lacking. We must find a way to unify 1. (database, product) Unify - A relational database produced by Unify Corporation. 2. (algorithm) unify - To perform unification. all T&I educators in order to have a greater influence at the local, state, and national levels. As your division vice president, some of my goals will be: * To promote all programs in T&I to the public and our legislators * To provide increased opportunities for member involvement in all aspects of ACTE * To attract new members and retain current and former members * To establish improved communication among the T&I membership and ACTE. I look forward and appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my energy, my enthusiasm, and my passion for Trade and Industrial Education. I believe in this organization and want to work with you to unify and bring back that strong heart of CTE. |
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