Board of directors 2006 elections.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 Region II and Region V, and the Administration, Adult Workforce Development, 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. , Guidance, Health Science Technology Education and the Special Needs Divisions. The ACTE president-elect will serve one year in that office, beginning July 1, 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. 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, 2007. The two nominees for president-elect and 19 nominees for vice president and vice president-elect were chosen through official ACTE procedures. Nominating committees interviewed and selected candidates for positions on the ACTE Board of Directors. Nominees for ACTE president-elect were then presented to the ACTE Assembly of Delegates during the ACTE Annual Convention in Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri. It encompasses parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest in Missouri, which includes counties in both Missouri and Kansas. . Nominees for the region and division offices were certified by the ACTE Nominating Committee and submitted to their respective divisions and regions at the annual business meetings held during the ACTE Annual Convention. All ACTE individual professional, retired, national affiliate organization and educational institution members whose membership dues were received at ACTE headquarters by January 15 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. Please review the biographical 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 Web site at www.acteonline.org. This year the election process will be conducted via electronic ballot only. Ballots will be sent to member e-mail addresses listed in the ACTE database. ACTE has selected Election Service Corp. in Garden City, New York Garden City, New York is a village in central Nassau County, New York in the USA, which was founded by multi-millionaire Alexander Turney Stewart in 1869. The village is located 18.5 miles to the east of mid-town Manhattan, on Long Island. , to manage the Board of Directors Elections. You will receive an Election Validation Number via e-mail that must be used to vote electronically. If you do not receive an Election Validation Number by February 3, please contact Election Services Corporation at actehelp@electionservicescorp.com or 1-866-720-4357. Electronic ballots must be cast by midnight February 28 to be valid. Ballots will be counted and audited at the offices of Election Services Corp. by March 1. Results will be posted immediately on the ACTE Web site and announced in the May issue of Techniques magazine. ACTE President-Elect COLEEN C. KEFFLER Occupation: School-to-Careers Coordinator Employment History: School-to-Careers Coordinator, Sturgis Brown High School (2000-Present); FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. Instructor, Sturgis Brown High School (1990-2000); Vocational Instructor, Colman Public Schools (1985-1990) Education: M.A., Home Economics Education, 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. ; B.S., South Dakota State University; currently pursuing M.A. in Secondary Administration, South Dakota State University ACTE Involvement: Division: Vice-President of New and Related Services Division (2004-present); FACS Division Membership Chair (1996-1999), Committee Member (1995-1996); NATFACS Public Information Chair (1994); NATFACS Public Information Committee Member (1991,1993, 1994); NATFACS Awards Committee (1996); NATFACS Registration Committee 1992; NATFACS Newsletter Committee (1997); ACTE Conference Attendee (1990-1992), (1994-present); ACTE Conference Presenter (1997, 1999, 2003, 2005). Region: Region V Policy Committee Member (2002-2005); Region V Awards Committee Member (1997-2000, 2002), Chair (1999, 2000); Region V Conference Presenter (1996-2004); Region V Leadership Conference Co-Chair (1999); Region V Leadership Conference Attendee (1990, 1996-2004). Committees: Finance Chair, ACTE Executive Committee (2005-2006); ACTE Organizational Review and Assessment Task Force (2003-2004); ACTE Teacher Quality Task Force (2002). Other National, State, and Local Involvement: President of South Dakota South Dakota (dəkō`tə), state in the N central United States. It is bordered by North Dakota (N), Minnesota and Iowa (E), Nebraska (S), and Wyoming and Montana (W). ACTE (1996-1997); Chair of SDACTE Professional Development Stipend Committee (1998-2002, 2004-present); SDACTE Legislative Committee (testified before the state legislature A state legislature may refer to a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. The following legislatures exist in the following political subdivisions: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Moderator; Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Member (2003-present); National Education Association (1987-present); Past Lead Negotiator/Past-President, Meade Education Association; Delta Kappa Gamma (1994-present), First Vice-Chair, Iota (language, specification) Iota - A specification language. ["The Iota Programming System", R. Nakajima er al, Springer 1983]. Chapter; South Dakota 4-H Leaders Association (1990-present); State Board of Directors (2001--present); Western Junior Livestock Show/Western 4-H FCS FCS - Frame Check Sequence Show Meat Identification Contest Chair (1998-present); Beyond the SD CAP: Activity Guide, Writing Team Member (2003, 2004); South Dakota Guidance and Career Activities, Writing Team Member (2002); South Dakota Office of Career and Technical Education Developing Youth Internships Summer Workshop Lead Instructor (2005); 2005 South Dakota ACTE Carl Perkins
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Questech Scholarship Recipient; 1999 Sturgis Brown High School Teacher
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PLATFORM STATEMENT: Legislation is focusing on academic test scores; outsourcing is becoming the norm for larger companies; the population is aging; and there is a shortage of technicians in all fields. Career and Technical Education can make a positive impact on these issues through performance, partnerships and passion. 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. is and always has been performance-based. As individuals, and as an organization, we must track and publish 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 that CTE programs are impacting students and the economy. Through technical schools, business-industry centers, and retraining re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train partnerships, career and technical education can move quickly to meet the fast-changing needs of adult learners, business and industry. At the secondary level, CTE students score higher on academic tests and are better prepared for post secondary education/training. ACTE and CTE instructors need to increase the number of industry-based courses by increasing partnerships nationwide at all levels of CTE. The time is right to reach out to industry to provide a seamless transition from education to the workforce as illustrated by the CISCO partnerships. Additionally, CTE instructors must continue to collaborate with academic instructors to ensure every CTE lesson addresses identifiable academic standards. Secondary and post secondary instructors must continue to partner to insure access to life-long learning and retraining as business, industry, and technology evolve. Finally, as CTE instructors, we must be passionate about our field. We must sell our programs and our Association every chance we get. ACTE and CTE are doing great things in high schools, technical schools, adult education, and workforce retraining. We must celebrate our successes through the media at the local, state, and national arenas. CTE is an integral component of economic development, and we must educate our state and national leaders to that fact. Nationwide, we are helping secondary students and adult learners become contributing members of society. It is because of our passion this occurs; it is because of our students we must persevere. DANIEL J. SMITH Occupation: Education Supervisor, Adult and Career Education Employment History: Education Supervisor, Adult and Career Education, Minnesota Department of Education (June 1999-Present); Director of Technology, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Public Schools (July 1997-June 1999); Vocational and Compensatory Programs Administrator, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Public Schools (August 1991-June 1997); Education Consultant and Lobbyist, Self Employed (March 1990-June 1994); Educational Consultant/Area Learning Center Facilitator, Self Employed (March 1990-August 1990, May 1991-December 1991); Vocational Director, Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (March 1982-March 1990); Graphic Arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. Instructor, Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (August 1977-June 1984); Graphic Arts/Drafting Instructor, International Falls High School Falls High School is a public high school located in International Falls, Minnesota. The school claims that their class ring design is the oldest class ring tradition in the United States, dating back to 1929. External Links and References Falls High School (September 1976-June 1977) Education: Education Specialist, Educational Policy and Administration (1996), University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. ; B.S. with Distinction, Industrial Education (1971), University of Minnesota; Certificate, Offset Printing (1967), Minneapolis Technical College ACTE Involvement: Region: Member (1977-present); Region III Vice President (2001-2004); Region III Policy Committee Representative (1997-2000); Region III Outstanding Vocational Educator Award (1996). Committees: Board Liaison to ACTE Resolutions Committee (2001-2004). Other National, State, and Local Involvement: Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE/MVA): Member (1977-present), President-elect/President/Past-president (1989-1992), Policy Development Committee (1988-1999), Chair (1988-89), Conference Program Committee (1987-1992), MVA MVA abbr. motor vehicle accident MVA Motor vehicular/vehicle accident, see there President's Award The President's Award may mean:
PLATFORM STATEMENT: Globalization globalization Process 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 , what Thomas Friedman Thomas Lauren Friedman, OBE (born July 20, 1953), is an American journalist. He is an op-ed contributor to The New York Times, whose column appears twice weekly and mainly addresses topics on foreign affairs. of The New York New York, state, United States New 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 terms the flattening of the world, puts demands on our students and schools for higher skills. The nation has responded to this cry by calling for more academic instruction and greater academic rigor rigor /rig·or/ (rig´er) [L.] chill; rigidity. rigor mor´tis the stiffening of a dead body accompanying depletion of adenosine triphosphate in the muscle fibers. . Yet continuing the same approach to the teaching of academic skills, in ways that have been unsuccessful for many of our students, cannot possibly ensure that we remain a leader in the world marketplace. Of course we need to change, but first we need to change the premise that either more academics, or more career and technical education, is the answer to improving the skills of our youth. We must, as Governor Warner has in Virginia, redesign the American high American High School may refer to the following:
Business management author Margaret Wheatley says, "Whenever you bring two people together in an organization who don't normally work together or talk together, you are creating new information." When we in Minnesota developed new curriculum frameworks in career and technical education, we began with the commonalities that bring our disciplines together rather than set us apart: career development, 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 workplace skills. Now we must find the commonalities that help us to build education communities with our academic partners. CTE alone may not be the answer to school reform, but collaborating with our academic partners will make career and technical education part of the reform solution for our schools. Involvement in ACTE is a wonderful first step toward a unified career and technical education community. As your president-elect I will work to promote a unified field In music unified field is often used to refer to the "unity of musical space" created by the free use of melodic as harmonic and harmonic as melodic material. The technique is most associated with the twelve-tone technique, created by its "total thematicism" where a tone-row of career and technical education that is a part of, not apart from, education reform. ACTE Region II Vice President-Elect SHEILA CARLTON Employment History: Health Science Technology Instructor, Crockett County Crockett County is the name of several counties in the United States:
Education: B.S., Nursing, 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. Martin; A.A., Nursing, East Arkansas Community College ACTE Involvement: Division: Health Occupation Professional Development Committee (2000-2001); Business Meeting Attendee (2000-2003). Region: Conference Planning Committee planning committee n (in local government) → comité m de planificación Co-Chairman 2004; Co-Chairman Policy Review Committee (2004-2005); Vice-Chairman (2004); Round Table Presenter (2004); ACTE Convention Region II Round Table Presenter (2004); Board Representative TN (2003-Present); Conference Attendee (2002-2005). Committees: ACTE: Professional Development (2002-2003); TACTE: Legislative (2002-2003), Nominating (2003-2005). Other National, State and Local Involvement: State: Health Science President (2000-2002); Board Member (2000-Present); TACTE: President-Elect (2002-2003); President (2003-2005); Past President (2005-2006); Newsletter Editor (2002-Present); Facilitator at Legislative Breakfast (2003-2005). Local: Member of Alzheimer's Memory Walk; Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money Team Captain; Adult Sunday School Sunday school, institution for instruction in religion and morals, usually conducted in churches as part of the church organization but sometimes maintained by other religious or philanthropic bodies. In England during the 18th cent. Teacher; Blood Drive Coordinator at School. PLATFORM STATEMENT: I have experienced three passions in my professional career. My first started 24 years ago when I began my career as a professional nurse. Then 11 years ago I discovered a second new passion as a Career and Technical Education Health Science Technology Instructor. I was so excited because as a nurse I had been a teacher to my patients and loved it. It was an opportunity to combine my love for teaching with my love for nursing and I was in my element at last. It was also at that time I discovered a third passion, ACTE. Through ACTE I have had the privilege to meet and communicate with dedicated individuals who have a commitment for students and our professional organization. My participation in conferences such as the National Policy Seminar, the Region II and the ACTE Annual Convention continues to renew my enthusiasm and dedication to CTE. I believe that the region serves as the critical communication pipeline between the state associations and our national organization. Linking the eight states and three territories of Region II in effective communication will be my primary goal as your Region II vice-president. Please join in that goal by selecting me as your next Region II vice president-elect. AARON L. FLEMING Occupation: State Agricultural Education Curriculum Coordinator Employment History: State Agricultural Education Curriculum Coordinator, NC State University (2006); Director of Career & Technical Education, Wilkes County Wilkes County is the name of several counties in the United States:
Education: M.A. Ag. Ed., North Carolina State University History
Appalachian State University began in the summer of 1899 when a group of citizens of Watauga County, NC, under the leadership of D.D. Dougherty and B.B. Dougherty, began a movement to establish a good school in Boone, NC. Land was donated by D.B. ; B.S., Ag. Ed., North Carolina State University ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo Workshop Presenter (2003); ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo Attendee (2003-2005); ACTE National Policy Seminar Attendee (2004-2005). Region: ACTE Region II Conference (2005); ACTE Region II Public Information Chairman (2005). Committees: ACTE Public Information Committee Member (2005); ACTE Public Information Committee Chair-Elect (2006). Other National, State and Local Involvement: North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Career and Technical Education Summer Conference Attendee (2000-2005); NCACTE Legislative Seminar Attendee (2004-2005) PLATFORM STATEMENT: As CTE educators, we have continuously battled threats of budget cuts and everyday continue to change negative perceptions to positive realities for our students. Today, CTE is in the limelight and our responsibility is to keep the focus on middle and high school reform initiatives. We must demand a greater voice at the table of education policy. It is imperative that policymakers know, without question, how important CTE is for the future of education to our students. As career and technical educators, we are leaders in our communities and we must never let that position be forgotten. As your leader, I will put CTE on the front page for our parents, business and civic leaders, legislators and school administrators. I will be visible as I campaign for the interests of our students and the interests of our communities. I will continue to vocalize our goals and objectives. It is imperative that all CTE teachers are behind our Association. There is power in numbers in numbered parts; as, a book published in numbers. See also: Number . And, it is also imperative to make sure that our new co-workers are encouraged to become an active part of ACTE. I am energetic and ambitious in all I do. I am a product of CTE and career and technical student organizations. I ask for your support as Region II vice president-elect. JODI NICHOLS GEIGER Occupation: Agriscience Teacher Employment History: Agriscience Teacher: Volusia County (1990-present); Palm Beach County (1985-87) Education: B.A., Ag. Ed.; pursuing M.A. in Ag. Ed., University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. ACTE Involvement: Division: FAAE FAAE Florida Alliance for Arts Education (Tallahassee, FL) member--(1990-present), Board of Directors (12 years), Area Director (3); FACTE FACTE Florida Association of Career and Technical Education Representative (2), Legislative Liaison (2), 2002 Outstanding Teacher; NAAE NAAE National Association of Agriculture Educators NAAE National Affiliation of Arts Educators Inc NAAE Nigerian Association of Agricultural Education 2002 Region 5 Outstanding Teacher; 2002 Syngenta International Ambassador for Agriculture Education; FFA FFA free fatty acids. Board President (1); FFA Alumni Board President (4). Region: 2005 Region 2 Conference. Committees: Policy Committee Member; 2008 Conference Planning. Other National, State and Local Involvement: FACTE Board of Directors (5 years); President (1) President-elect (1), FAAE Representative (2), Past President and Treasurer; National FFA Alumni Board; 1996 Volusia Teacher of the Year. PLATFORM STATEMENT: I am a CTE success story! My desire to teach was founded in high school where I enrolled in several CTE programs and joined three CTSO's. For 18 years I have been living my dream--an agriculture teacher and FFA Adviser. Devoted teachers, through CTE experiences, instilled in me the importance of service. If elected, I pledge to work diligently for you. I see teacher recruitment, membership and communications as areas of immediate importance. Statistics show a large percentage of our peers will retire within the next five years, a time when we are facing critical teacher shortages. Our best and brightest must be recruited into teaching to ensure the continuation of quality programs. When programs are forced to close because there is no qualified teacher we have failed our customers--the students! Increased membership is imperative. ACTE is our voice to Congress. Imagine what power we would have if every CTE teacher joined. Ask yourself, "What can I do for ACTE?" The answer: "Recruit members and relay the urgency of membership." Finally, teachers must be empowered with the tools to be successful. Expanded use of technology, continued advocacy, and increased stakeholder partnerships would provide the tools imperative to the future of ACTE. My numerous leadership positions on the local, state and national level, have prepared me to better serve you. Thank you for your support Jodi N. Geiger. ACTE Region V Vice President KEVIN ENGLISH Occupation: Industrial Education Department Chair/CTE Instructor Employment History: Industrial Tech Dept. Chair/CTE Instructor, Peoria Unified Schools (1993-Present); Technology/Welding Instructor, Flowing Wells Unified Schools (1991-1993); Assistant Agricultural Ed, 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. Graduate (1990-1991); Agriculture/Welding Instructor, Matana Unified Schools (1986-1990) Education: M.S., Agricultural Education, University of Arizona (1991); B.S., Agricultural Education, University of Arizona (1986) ACTE Involvement: Division: Trade and Industrial Division member since 1995. Attended last four ACTE Conventions and Trade and Industrial Division meetings. SkilIsUSA Adviser (1993-2000). Attended SkilIsUSA Championships (1996-2000) with teams in residential wiring, chapter display, prepared speech, extemporaneous ex·tem·po·ra·ne·ous adj. 1. Carried out or performed with little or no preparation; impromptu: an extemporaneous piano recital. 2. speech, team build, American Spirit Award. Member of Agricultural Education Division (1989-Present). Region: Region V Teacher of the Year 2004; Attended last four Region V meetings. Member of Region V Policy Committee (2000-2002). Presented Region V conference (2002-2004). Region II conference presenter (2003). Committee: ACTE Restructuring Committee (2005); ACTE Professional Development Committee Chair (2002-2004); ACTE Region V policy committee (1999-2001); ACTE Region V Professional Development Committee (1999-2001); ACTE Region V Resolutions (1989). Other National, State and Local Involvement: ACTEAz CTE Teacher of the Year 2004; ACTEAz Past President (2002-2003). ACTEAz President (2001-2002); ATIEA President (1990); Peoria Unified School District Peoria Unified School District #11 provides primary and secondary education in the cities of Peoria, Arizona and parts of Glendale, Arizona. Peoria Unified School District #11 began in 1889. covering 49 square miles. Industrial Tech Dept Chair (Present); Arizona Legislative District 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); ACTE Region V Innovative Program of the Year (Building Trades) (2001); ACTEAz Program of the Year (2000). PLATFORM STATEMENT: As a passionate career and technical educator, I see many exciting changes coming to career and technical education. These changes will affect career and technical education programs and students. I truly believe that we are the instrument of change, we are the vehicle for professional development to our membership. Region V is the model region for ACTE, with an innovative regional conference and a vision for the future. We must be proactive in our efforts to enhance the Association for Career and Technical Education. A vision, a passion and the will to get done, I am ready to serve our Association. PETE PETE Polyethylene Terephthalate PETE Petroleum Engineering (university department) PETE Petersburg National Battlefield (US National Park Service) PETE Partnership for Environmental Technology Education J. RISING Occupation: Agriculture Career and Technical Education Instructor Employment History: CTE teacher, Wolf Point School District (2005-06); CTE teacher, Culbertson School District (1990-2005); CTE teacher, Peerless School District (1989-90); CTE temp-teacher, Flathead School District (1988-89) Education: B.S., Agriculture Education, Montana State University Montana State University, at Bozeman; land-grant; coeducational; chartered 1893. It is primarily a technical institution specializing in agriculture, engineering, and applied sciences. The Museum of the Rockies is there. ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Convention (3 yrs); MAAE MAAE Maine Alliance for Arts Education MAAE Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education MAAE Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education MAAE Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators MAAE Mednarodna Agencija za Atomsko Energijo Past President; MACTE MACTE Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education Past President. Region: Nominations Committee chairperson; Conference attendee (5 yrs); Region V Conf. Chair. Committee: ACTE Public Information Committee--chair-elect; Reg. V Nominations Committee. Other National, State and Local Involvement: FFA Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. ; Honorary American FFA Degree; Honorary State FFA Degree; FFA Alumni PLATFORM STATEMENT: I am a product of career and technical education, who truly believes in the overall importance of what each of us do for CTE and our students. Connecting education and careers, and I believe connecting ACTE and membership. My goal, if you chose to elect me to be your next Region V vice president, is to be open to membership suggestions. I will continue to work, promote and maintain Region V ACTE and ACTE to our membership via: Membership development and growth--our success as an Association is only as good as each of our members. We must continue to recruit members into ACTE. Advocacy--through the efforts of the ACTE staff and association membership, we have a strong and viable advocacy program in place. My duties to you would include keeping you, the member, aware of real issues that affect your CTE program and opportunities for professional development. Service--I will make my efforts to provide continual quality leadership to you the members', one of my highest priorities. Communication--an informed membership is a strong association. Keeping each member informed of the activities and actions of ACTE will be something you can expect from my leadership. My students hear, "NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN." If you value grassroots, visionary leadership, then your consideration for me to be your next Region V vice president will be greatly appreciated. Actions speak louder than words. Allow my experiences to provide you with quality leadership and dedicated service into your future of ACTE. MIKE ROEBER Occupation: Agricultural Instructor/Livestock Judging Coach Employment History: Agricultural Instructor, Northeast Community College Northeast Community College (NCC) is a community college system located in Northeast Nebraska. The college currently has four locations:
Education: B.S., Animal Science & Agricultural Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., Vocational Education, University of Nebraska-Kearney ACTE Involvement: Division: My involvement with the agriculture division has mostly been with the NAAE, having attended several regional and national conferences throughout my career. Region: My involvement with Region V has been quite extensive the past seven years. I have attended the regional conference each of these years. I was a member of the Region V Policy committee from July 2002 through June 2005. I currently serve as co-chairman of the 2006 Region V Conference Planning Committee. Committee: Region V representative--ACTE Audit Committee (June 2001-June 2004); ACTE Audit Committee Chair (July 2004-June 2005). Other National, State and Local Involvement: I am in my twelfth year on the ACTE of Nebraska (ACTEN) board; I served as agriculture representative (three years), treasurer (two years), president-elect, president, past president, and as an ex-officio member An ex-officio member was a member of a colonial legislative council or an executive council. They were civil servants who served in a colonial government, appointed to sit in a council or both councils alongside with unofficial members. (four years). I have also served on several agricultural education related boards in Nebraska, including the NAEA NAEA National Association of Estate Agents (UK) NAEA National Art Education Association NAEA National Association of Enrolled Agents NAEA National Abstinence Education Association NAEA National Atomic Energy Agency board for two years, on the NVAF NVAF North Vietnamese Air Force board for two years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time FFA Board of Directors for three years, and the FFA Alumni Council for 12 years. PLATFORM STATEMENT: Having been a career and technical education instructor for more than 16 years, I have witnessed the impact that we as educators can have on students. The Association for Career and Technical Education has helped us make this impact through the Association's work in many areas, including providing leadership development activities and resources to use in the classroom. The Association is also an advocate for career and technical education on Capitol Hill. I am confident that I can be of great service to the association over the next three years as the Association faces the challenges, and looks at the direction it should take, in order to make it strong for our members and give the members the resources to continue to make an impact on the future--the students who are and will be in our classrooms. ACTE Administration Division Vice President MIMI Mimi her love for Rodolfo ended by her early death. [Ital. Opera: Puccini, La Bohème, Westerman, 348–350] See : Love, Tragic LUFKIN Occupation: Executivee Director, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Employment History: Executive Director, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (1995-present); Director of Development, College of the Siskiyous College of the Siskiyous (COS) is a public two-year community college located in Weed in Siskiyou County in Northern California. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, including part-time students. (1993-1994); Executive Director, Women's Economic Growth (1986-1993); Assoc. Professor/Ag.Ed., California Polytechnic State University This article is about the university in San Luis Obispo, California. For Cal Poly Pomona, see California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. California Polytechnic State University, commonly called Cal Poly , SLO SLO Slovenia (ISO Country Identifier) SLO San Luis Obispo (California) SLO Service Level Objectives (information technology services) (1985-1986); Ag. Ed. Teacher, Etna Union High School District (1979-1985) Education: B.S., Animal Science, University of California, Davis The University of California, Davis, commonly known as UC Davis, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, and was established as the University Farm in 1905. ; M.S., Agricultural Sciences, California Polytechnic State University, S.L.O., CA; M.A., Educational Administration, St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA ACTE Involvement: Division: I have been involved in all activities of the Career Technical Education Equity Council (CTEEC CTEEC Career and Technical Education Equity Council ), an affiliate organization of the Administration Division of ACTE, since 1987. I have served as the co-chair of the CTEEC Awards Committee since 1999, as President-elect of CTEEC and will become the CTEEC President in December 2005. Region: I have participated in regional activities as a member. Committees: I serve on the Future Horizons Committee of ACTE and regularly attended the Legislative Committee meetings of ACTE but do not serve on the committee. PLATFORM STATEMENT: The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has the opportunity to lead the education reform movement. The rigor and relevance of high quality career and technical education programs has proven to be effective in engaging students and adults to be productive citizens and members of a diverse workforce. ACTE must step out in front of the local, state and national debates to be seen as the leading organization of educators working to address issues of retention and transition in secondary and postsecondary education. As vice president of the Administration Division, it would be my goal to increase the ability of local and state level administrators of career and technical education to effectively lead at home while helping ACTE build a strong leadership base for driving education reform at the national level. This goal can be accomplished by working with the Board and staff at ACTE to strengthen the communication network within the administration division, supporting innovative professional development, and participating in education reform discussions at all levels. GREGORY PIERCE Employment History: Pontotoc Technology Center Pontotoc Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Ada, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. Superintendent (1992-Present); Velma-Alma Schools Superintendent (1990-1992); Oklahoma Dept. of Career & Tech Educ. (1978-1990) Education: Oklahoma State University--B.S. and M.S., Agriculture Education ACTE Involvement: Division: Chairman Oklahoma Technology Center Superintendents' Association (2005-06); President National Council of Local Administrators (2005); President Oklahoma Association Technology Centers (2004-05). Region: Region IV Administrator of the Year Candidate (2000); Program Presenter Region IV "Multimedia in the Classroom", 1994; Presenter Region IV Conference, "Public Education, America's Opus" (2000); Presenter Region IV Conference, "Administration Division Activities" (1999). Committees: Member ACTE Legislative Committee (2004-Present); Chairman Finance and Operations Committee ACTE Board (1997-98); Chairman ACTE Task Force on WIA WIA abbr. wounded in action Reauthorization (2002-03); Executive Committee ACTE Board of Directors, (1999-2000); ACTE Board of Directors (1998-2000). Other National, State and Local Involvement: Chairman Ada Area Chamber of Commerce (2003-04); Oklahoma Vocational Educator of the Year (1999); Oklahoma Administrator of the Year (1999); Chairman Oklahoma Executive Director Selection Committee (2004-05). PLATFORM STATEMENT: Career and Technical educators have the role of building lives. We can provide a brighter future for secondary students, the unemployed, the underemployed un·der·em·ployed adj. 1. Employed only part-time when one needs and desires full-time employment. 2. Inadequately employed, especially employed at a low-paying job that requires less skill or training than one possesses. , the unskilled, and individuals with outdated skills. To stay employed, one must keep pace with change by continually updating skills and knowledge, and even developing completely new qualifications. In our world economy, consumers are demanding more efficient choices at a lesser cost and they can always find someone willing to meet that demand more. Career and technical education must become the consumers' first choice. To meet these challenges, I am committed to: * Demonstrating a high level professionalism. * Increasing collaboration between educators and business and industry. * Expanding the linkage between secondary and post-secondary institutions. * Fostering an atmosphere of unity and increased membership among all Regions, Divisions, and states. * Supporting ACTE's efforts to address our many emerging challenges. Career and technical educators must keep an eye on the future, an ear tuned to business and industry, and a warm hand open to our clients. I pledge my energy, my voice and dedication to the members of the ACTE. I ask for your vote as Vice-President Administration Division of ACTE. MARTHA "MARTY" THOMPSON Occupation: Career and Technology Director and Dean of the Advance Technology Complex Employment History: CTE Director and Dean of the Advanced Technology Complex, Denton, Texas Denton is a city in the United States and the county seat of Denton County, Texas. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 80,537, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. (1999-present); Assistant Principal (3 yrs) and Career Counselor (3 yrs), Marcus H.S., Lewisville, Texas Lewisville is a city in Denton County and Dallas County, Texas (USA). As of the 2000 census the city had a total population of 77,737. With strong population growth continuing into the new millennium, the U.S. Census Bureau gives a 2006 population estimate of 94,589. (1992-1999); Placement Coordinator, (1988-1992) and Career Counselor (1988-1990) El Paso El Paso (ĕl pă`sō), city (1990 pop. 515,342), seat of El Paso co., extreme W Tex., on the Rio Grande opposite Juárez, Mex.; inc. 1873. , Texas; Instructor both at the secondary and post secondary level in Texas and Oklahoma (1977-1988); work experience outside of education (1971-1977) Education: M.Ed., Occupational Education, Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, in Christianity Corpus Christi [Lat.,=body of Christ], feast of the Western Church, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (or on the following Sunday). University; B.S. in Business Education and a minor in Home Economics ACTE Involvement: ACTE National convention presenter; Region IV Conference presenter for three years; ACTE Texas voting delegate; Attended the National Policy Seminar for three years. Committees: Regional: Awards Committee; State: 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 and Legislative Committees. Other National, State and Local Involvement: President for Career & Technology Association of Texas; 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) member; Chair for Denton County Seamless Education and Texoma Tech-Prep Consortium; more than 27 presentations at professional conferences and service organizations. PLATFORM STATEMENT: I am a product of career and technology education, which paid for my post secondary education as well as my childrens'. Career and technology education should be a leader in the changing paradigm of education. I believe that every child will benefit from our programs and we need to "showcase" the data and personal stories of success with our legislators. We need to reflect how our programs provide the rigor and relevance needed to prepare the youth for the 21st century emerging careers. We need to increase our outreach with a strong e-mail campaign to keep all CTE instructors informed and encourage their outreach to other individuals and professional groups. Our elective leaders listen to how many voters we represent! We need to educate the general public and instructors that their input is extremely valuable and how easy it is to contact their state and federal legislators, it only takes a minute to make a difference. Remember, we are only as strong as our active professional involvement. I look forward to giving back to career and technical education as your Administration Vice President. ACTE Adult Workforce Development Division Vice President SANDRA LILLIAN BUSH Occupation: Career Placement Services/Equity Coordinator Employment History: Career Placement Services/Equity Coordinator (1998-present); Coordinator-Welfare to Work Program (1989-98), Instructor--FACS (1977-89), Atlanta Technical College; Instructor--FACS, Flint River Flint River A river of western Georgia flowing about 531 km (330 mi) generally southward to join the Chattahoochee River and form the Apalachicola River at the Florida border. Noun 1. Technical College (1974-77); FACS Instructor, Wilkinson Co. Board of Education (1969-74) Education: Post-graduate studies, Virginia Polytechnic University
The 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. ; B.S., Hampton University Hampton University, at Hampton, Va.; coeducational; founded 1868, chartered 1870 as a normal and agricultural school; known as Hampton Institute 1930–84. ACTE Involvement: Division: Currently completing term of President-elect, Robert Scarborough; Served as division representative to the ACTE Diversity Committee (2004); ACTE Resolutions Committee (2000-03) representing FACS Division; Committees: Family and Consumer Science Policy Committee (1983-84). National, State and Local Involvement: State affiliate organizer for Adult Workforce Development (2001-present); Member-Board of Directors: SIATECH GA-A Charter High School of the Atlanta Public School System; Member: Department of Labor Employer Committee South Metro Office; Member: Atlanta Tech Prep Consortium; Workshop presenter on "Recruitment, Enrollment, and Completion Strategies on Non-traditional Occupational Training" at State Tech Prep Conference (2003, 2004); Member of Atlanta Job Corps Business/Industry Advisory Council (2000-present); Workshop presenter to Business Liaisons of Georgia's Job Corps Centers (2000); Fiscal representative: School-to-Work Atlanta Region South Grant (2000-02); FACS Vice President, Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education, (1988-91); President, National Association of Postsecondary and Adult Vocational Home Economics Educators (NAPAVHEE)(1983-84); Atlanta District Leader, Georgia Home Economics Association (1984-85) PLATFORM STATEMENT: As a candidate for Vice President of the Adult Workforce Development Division of ACTE, I pledge to continue to build a community of professionals whose educational core values are aligned with the mission of the division and ACTE. The Adult Workforce Development Division is in a unique position to move to the forefront of the American workforce skills gap debate, by providing proven examples of "best practices" to its political stakeholders at the local, state and national levels. As Vice President, I will continue to provide leadership to the division by keeping the lines of communication "Lines of Communication" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. Synopsis Franklin and Marcus attempt to persuade the Mars resistance to assist Sheridan in opposing President Clark. open between the division membership and national headquarters. I will serve as an advocate for the development of a competitive workforce, using career and technical education as the catalyst, in training the adult learner. I will seek to bring about a cohesive network of professionals, whose life's work Life's Work is a sitcom that aired from 1996 to 1997 on the American Broadcasting Company channel that starred Lisa Ann Walter as Lisa Ann Minardi Hunter, the assistant district attorney who had a husband named Kevin Hunter has been and continues to be, providing access to skills training for adults, that leads to economic self-sufficiency. JAMES W. COMER Occupation: Field Service Coordinator Employment History: Field Service Coordinator, OK Dept. of Career & Tech. Ed. (1998-2005); Client Program Coordinator, OK Dept. of Vocational & Tech. Ed. (1994-1998); SET/SBM, Autry Tech. Ctr. (1990-1994); Marketing Director, Enid Credit Bureau (1988-1990); Assistant Business Manager, St. Mary's Hospital (1986-1988); Executive Vice President, Oakwood National Bank (1982-1986); Officer for: Allied Bank, First National Bank, and Liberty National Bank (1972-1982) Education: B.B.A., Economics, Central State University 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 Selection/ Interview Committee; Treasurer CBITS CBITS Customized Business and Industry Training Services CBITS Computer Based Instruction Training System Section of NRS; President/President-Elect of CBITS; Presenter-ACTE Conference (2). Region: Attendee (4); Program Planner-CBITS; Presenter at Regional Conference; Interview Committee. Committees: ACTE Bylaws Committee; ACTE Editorial and Publications Committee; ACTE Membership Committee; Chair of New Ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. Committee. National, State and Local Involvement: President of OkACTE; President of CBITS Division, as well as Treasurer and Secretary; Vice President of NRS; Conference Planning Committee; Quality Award Examiner (Malcom Baldrige Criteria) certified in Econ. Dev.; Served as Chair or President of American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training , Business Incubator Business incubators are organizations that support the entrepreneurial process, helping to increase survival rates for innovative startup companies. Entrepreneurs with feasible projects are selected and admitted into the incubators, where they are offered a specialized menu of Association, and Kiwanis. PLATFORM STATEMENT: Just six years ago, our division was known by another name, Employment and Training Division. That name change was brought about because of the ever changing workforce and their training and education needs. If you look on the ACTE Web site, under the Adult Workforce Division page you will find our Vice President's photo and a description of our Division. I believe those words not only describe the division, but they form the mission statement of what we do. We "strive to produce quality workers for a competitive workforce," and "professionals bringing to the table a wide array of approached to prepare individuals for employment." These are not just words on a Web site, these are ideas and ideals that we live by each and every day of our lives. The diverse membership in our division and in ACTE is a powerful force in accomplishing our goals. Many times we see the business and school partners testify to legislators and legislative staff on the importance of career and technical education. Without our powerful presence in the classrooms, the guidance office, the remediation and transitional centers, and the industry training rooms, the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. would not be able to meet the challenges presented by the world economy. ACTE Agricultural Education Division Vice President WILLIAM L. DEIMLER Occupation: State Specialist Agricultural Education Employment History: State Specialist Agricultural Education, Utah DOE (Sept. 1994-Present); State Supervisor Agricultural Education, Arizona DOE (Nov. 1987-Sept. 1994); Agriculture Teacher, Agua Fria High School Agua Fria High School is a high school located in Avondale, Arizona. Their school mascot is the Owl, and their colors are red and gray. In sports, they compete in the AAAA. Agua Fria was established in 1957, and is the oldest school in its district. (July 1982-Nov. 1987); Graduate Teaching Assistant, New Mexico State University New Mexico State University, at Las Cruces; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered and opened 1889 as a college. It became New Mexico State Univ. of Engineering, Agriculture, and Science in 1958 and adopted its present name in 1960. (Aug. 1981-June 1982); Agriculture Teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools Albuquerque Public Schools is a school district based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2005 it had a total of 127 schools with some 86,560 students. It had 80 elementary, 26 middle and 12 high schools, as well as 10 alternative schools. (May 1980-July 1981). Education: M.A. and B.S., Agricultural and Extension Education, New Mexico State University ACTE Involvement: Division: Agricultural Education Division Policy Committee Member (2000-2002). Region: Region V ACTE Conferences; Region V elections. Committees: Agricultural Education Division Policy Committee Member (2000-2002). Other National, State and Local Involvement: Arizona Association for Career and Technical Education (1982-1994); UACTE UACTE Universal Automatic Control and Test Equipment (1994-Present); developed Agricultural Education inservice program An Inservice Program is a professional lecture, where professionals discuss research and cases involving their work for others in their peer group. It is a key component of medical education for Physicians, Pharmacists, and other professionals. for the Annual Arizona ACTE Summer Conference (1987-1994); developed the Agricultural Education inservice program for the Utah ACTE Annual Conference (1994-Present). PLATFORM STATEMENT: In our rush to make sure that no child is left behind we tend to focus our limited resources on the most efficient methodology instead of what is actually good for students. Subjects that matter most are often delivered in a "memorize and regurgitate re·gur·gi·tate v. 1. To rush or surge back. 2. To cause to pour back, especially to cast up partially digested food. re·gur " format leaving the students to wonder about the application of the material. In this rush CTE is pushed to the side. It is labeled as too expensive, too narrow, and not sufficiently academic. All of this is incorrect. The fact is CTE is the only way some students get it. They don't understand until they get their hands on it. In the geometry classroom the Pythagorean Theorem Pythagorean theorem Rule relating the lengths of the sides of a right triangle. It says that the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle). is hard to understand. In the welding shop, using the 3-4-5 rule to square a trailer frame, it comes easy. Our job as CTE teachers is to make sure that when that teachable teach·a·ble adj. 1. That can be taught: teachable skills. 2. Able and willing to learn: teachable youngsters. moment occurs we take them back into the classroom and help them to understand the academic using the experiential context. These educational opportunities do not happen by chance and they do not occur in a "memorize and regurgitate" classroom. Instead of wondering how we fit into the current educational climate we should be touting the fact that career and technical education is the answer to our current challenges. BOB HEUVEL Occupation: Program Manager Employment History: California Department of Education The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education. The Department oversees funding, testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement. (1986-Present); Agribusiness instructor, Reedley College History Reedley College was founded in May 1926, as Reedley Junior College on the campus of Reedley High School. It became a full community college on July 1, 1946. In 1954, the school district voted to move Reedley College to its own campus and in 1956 it moved to its present (1980-1986); Teacher/Advisor, Gonzales H.S. (1974-1980) Education: M.S. & B.S., California Polytechnic University; A.A., Modesto JC ACTE Involvement: Division: Agriculture Education Division Policy Committee. Committees: National Council for Agricultural Education Board Member and Treasurer; National Conference Planning Committee. Other National, State and Local Involvement: President and Outstanding Member, NASAE; Member, National FFA Board of Directors and FFA Foundation Board of Trustees; California Agriculture Teachers' Association President, Outstanding Young Teacher, and Teacher of Excellence; Chair, National FFA Budget and Audit, Contest and Awards, Convention Site Selection, and Bylaws Committees; Alternate Vice President Region I, NAAE; Reinventing Agriculture Education for the Year 2020 Steering Committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun . PLATFORM STATEMENT: "I am an agriculture educator by choice, not by chance." This inscription on the code of ethics Code of Ethics can refer to:
* Teacher Quantity and Quality--quality programs have quality teachers. With our teacher shortage it is essential we recruit, prepare, support and retain high quality teachers. We must be proactive now in increasing the number and quality of our prospective and practicing teachers. * Program Adaptation and Quality Assurance--changing needs of community workplaces and the increasing diversity of students requires program development, delivery and evaluation in collaboration with the constituencies served to maximize program potential, quality and support. * Agriculture and CTE Understanding and Support--we must increase individual and collaborative efforts to show the value of, and gain support for, the education we provide. Policymakers must understand and value what we provide to all students. Securing legislation to support must be accomplished. I chose to be an agriculture educator and candidate for Vice President of the Agricultural Education Division. With your support I pledge to work collaboratively to provide all students with our very best! ACTE Guidance Division Vice President PEPPER POULSEN Occupation: Guidance Counselor guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters Employment History: Guidance Counselor (2002-Present), Work Based Learning Coordinator (1999-2002), Business/Marketing Teacher (1998-1999), Jordan School District Jordan School District is the largest of Utah school districts, with 3,700 teachers who educate more than 80,000 students. An additional 3,500 employees provide support services for the system. ; Contract/Grant Assistant, Utah State University Utah State University, mainly at Logan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1888, opened 1890. It publishes Utah Science, Western Historical Quarterly, and Western American Literary Journal. (1995-1998) Education: M.A., Educational Counseling, University of Phoenix; B.S., Business and Marketing Education, Utah State University ACTE Involvement: National, State and Local Involvement: State ACTE Activities (Utah): Organized Work-Based Learning Division 1998; Work-Based Learning President (1998-2000); Work-Based Learning Past President (2001); Work-Based Learning Secretary (2002); Guidance Division Representative (2004); Guidance Division Treasurer 2005; UACTE Awards Chair (2001-Present) PLATFORM STATEMENT: I appreciate the opportunity to run for Guidance Division Vice President. Being a counselor is an important part of the larger career and technical education picture. Students need to be able to process their ideas about their futures and there is no better place for that to happen than with a trained guidance professional. The work of the Guidance Division is very important. I will work with a lot of energy to provide professional development activities for guidance and career development people, to help them access the latest ideas and materials. I will work with the other division leaders to support federal legislation that benefits CTE and I will collaborate with all the educational shareholders to move the CTE agenda forward. JUDY WHITAKER Occupation: Career Counselor/CTE Coordinator Employment History: Career Counselor/CTE Coordinator, Taylorsville High School Taylorsville High School is a public high school located in Taylorsville, Utah, United States. The current principal is Jerry Haslam. The mascot is the Taylorsville Warrior. Taylorsville High belongs to the Granite School District. (1993-Present); Guidance Counselor, Cyprus High School Cyprus High School is a public high school located at 8623 West 3000 South in Magna, Utah. Cyprus High opened its doors in 1918, and now has an enrollment of 1450. The current principal is John Welburn as of Feb. 5, 2007. The mascot is the Cyprus Pirate. (1990-1993); Spanish Teacher, Bonneville JHS JHS Junior High School JHS Jefferson High School JHS Jacksonville High School (Jacksonville, Alabama) JHS Journal of Hellenic Studies JHS Jordan High School (Sandy, Utah) (1987-1990) Education: Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. (anticipated December 2005); M.Ed., School Counseling, University of Utah (1994); M.Ed., Education, University of Utah (1974) ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Guidance Division Acting Vice President (2004-2005); Guidance Division Program Chair (2002); Guidance Division Policy Board (2001-2003); Guidance Division Awards Chair (2001, 2002). Region: ACTE Region V Presenter (2000, 2001, 2002, 2005); Region V Policy Committee, (2001-2004); Region V Conference Co-Chair (2001). Other National, State and Local Involvement: Assembly of Delegates (1995-2005); National Policy Seminar (2001-2005); Presenter at ACTE Convention (1996-2004); UACTE Executive Committee, Executive Secretary (2001-2005); UACTE President (2000-2001); President Utah School Counselor A school counselor is a counselor and educator who works in schools, and have historically been referred to as "guidance counselors" or "educational counselors," although "Professional School Counselor" is now the preferred term. Association (1998-1999) and (1996-1997); ASCA ASCA American School Counselor Association ASCA Australian Shepherd Club of America ASCA Arab Society of Certified Accountants ASCA American Swimming Coaches Association ASCA American Society of Consulting Arborists ASCA Association of State Correctional Administrators Leadership Development Institute (1996-2000); ASCA Advocacy and Public Policy Seminar (1996-2000); Counselor of the Year, Utah School Counselor Association (1998). PLATFORM STATEMENT: Thank you for the opportunity to run for ACTE Guidance Division Vice President. There has never been a more critical time for career and technical education. I am firmly rooted in the belief that guidance is the centerpiece of career and technical education programs and in the belief that ACTE, as an organization, is essential to the continued growth of CTE programs and professionals. A few years ago, while visiting Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park, 402,510 acres (162,960 hectares), E central Calif.; est. 1890. In the park are 35 groves of giant sequoias, spectacular granite mountains, and deep canyons. , as we stood admiring the magnificent, giant trees, the ranger asked us if we knew why Sequoia trees grow in groves? The trees are not single, nor isolated, instead, they grow in clusters. The naturalist explained, "They look tall and independent, but underground, their roots are connected." That is the secret. Their roots are intertwined, they depend on each other for support. They get strength from being together. Underground, their roots are connected! As career educators we are like the Sequoia trees. We are all independent and unique. We have different assignments, different responsibilities but our association, our connectedness, holds us up. Our roots are connected! The message is clear. We need each other. We need to work together. I would be honored to represent 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. professionals as we all work toward the larger career and technical education goals of career development for all people. ACTE Health Science Technology Education Division Vice President RUTH ANN ECKENSTEIN Occupation: Program Specialist Employment History: Program Specialist, Oklahoma Department of Career Tech (1997-Present); PN Instructor, Francis Tuttle (1983-1997) Education: Post-Graduate Hours at 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. , M.Ed., Adult Education, Central State University; B.S., Health Education, Central State University; A.S., Nursing, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University, at Stillwater; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1890, opened 1891 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1957. , OKC OKC Oklahoma City OKC OK Computer (name of a Radiohead album) OKC Oklahoma City, OK, USA - Will Rogers World Airport (Airport Code) OKC Ohlone Kids' Club (Palo Alto, CA) ACTE Involvement: Division: Oklahoma Health Occupations Education Teachers Association: President, President-Elect, Vice President. Committee: Policy Committee for ACTE-HOE division as NAHOT President; Health Occupations Education Awards Chairperson; HOE Division--Educator at Large Policy Committee PLATFORM STATEMENT: "Wise and prudent persons ... have long known that in a changing world worthy institutions can be conserved only by adjusting them to the changing time." --Franklin D. Roosevelt. As we go into the next three years we must be wise and prudent in our discussions regarding the many changes in this organization. As your leader, if chosen, I would incorporate a participative strategy to approach these changes. In this type of strategy, the leader uses task forces, focus groups, group decision-making and various techniques to get involvement from the membership. We must be ready to make many adjustments. By using participative techniques I will get your assistance via e-mail, newsletters, meetings and surveys to indicate the direction you want your organization to take. We must understand we cannot accomplish our needs without the strong support and partnership of our members. As your representative, I will partner with you to be your eyes, ears and voice during the discussions and negotiations regarding these changes and processes. I will implement your thoughts and suggestions, express your concerns, and exhibit accountability by reporting changes and results of these dialogues. As Norman Vincent Peale Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was a Protestant preacher and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking) and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking". (1898-1993) stated "Change your thoughts, and you change your world." As you leader, I will gather information and, if needed, assist to change our thoughts in a wise and prudent manner. The new thoughts will align our organization's needs with the needs of ACTE. My goal is to lead, with your input and suggestions, in an orderly fashion to make needed adjustments and changes. I am eager to be of service. BEVERLY RANSDELL Occupation: Coordinator--Health Professions Magnet Employment History: Coordinator (1995-Present), Teacher (1988-1995), Indianapolis Public Schools; Research Assistant, Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. (1971-1975) Education: M.A., Allied Health Sciences Education, Indiana University; B.A., Evangel University Evangel University is a private liberal arts university located in Springfield, Missouri and has, since its foundation, been affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church. Evangel College became Evangel University on June 8, 1998. ACTE Involvement: Division: HOE Policy Committee, publications, scholarship committee; President and Treasurer of Council of Health Occupations Teachers; Presenter at curriculum and research conferences of the Health Occupations Education Division. Region: Region III Resolutions Committee member. Committee: ACTE Membership and ACTE Resolutions Committees. Other National, State and Local Involvement: President (3 years), Treasurer (10 years) Indiana Health Career Educators; Conference Presenter and planner; served on the Assembly of Delegates for IACTE. PLATFORM STATEMENT: There are five areas which I hope to impact. 1. Critical continued Perkins funding of HSTE programs needs to be increased to keep pace with new technologies emerging in health care each year. They cannot continue to operate at current levels. 2. With the restructuring of ACTE, the interests and needs of HSTE membership must be protected and actually better met. A continuation of effective and valuable professional development activities during the yearly conference is an important piece in building and maintaining active membership in the Division. 3. Communication is valuable and critical to the organization. The technology available for our use in ACTE should be utilized to its maximum for those purposes. 4. Perhaps the most important piece, however, is that of the development of partnerships with health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract providers. These partnerships--whether they are in health care or health sciences research--need to be increased and Strengthened. By informing these businesses of the existence of HSTE they will see our programs as a source of future employees. However, they also must see the need that HSTE has for their input regarding future employment needs, for training partnerships and for other physical means of supporting programs. 5. HSTE must continue to address articulation between secondary and post secondary programs. A smooth transition must be sought for students who continue their education beyond high school, as most health sciences careers now demand. ACTE Special Needs Division Vice President KRISTINE HAMMOND Occupation: Professor of Education Employment History: Adjunct Professor, Utah Valley Utah Valley is a valley in North Central Utah located in Utah County, and is considered part of the Wasatch Front. It contains Provo, Orem, and their suburbs, including Spanish Fork and American Fork. Utah Lake is a natural shallow fresh water lake in its center. College (2005-Present); Education Consultant; Provo District (2005-Present); Board Member/Chair, Tri Connections (1992-Present); Transition Specialist, Provo District (1972-2005); Adjunct Professor, BYU BYU Brigham Young University BYU Bayou BYU Bob's Your Uncle BYU Bayreuth, Germany - Bindlacher Berg (Airport Code) BYU Beyond Your Understanding (2000-2004); Adjunct Professor, University of Utah (1991-1996) Education: ABD ABD n. A candidate for a doctorate who has completed all the requirements for the degree, such as courses and examinations, with the exception of the dissertation. [a(ll) b(ut) d(issertation).] Doctorate, Special Education, University of Utah; M.A., Educational Psychology, BYU; B.S., Family Consumer Science, BYU. Certification in Administration; Vocational Counseling; Transition ACTE Involvement: Division: Division President/State Representative Utah; Division Representative Region V; Division Awards; Division Representative Resolution Committee. Region: Bylaws Representative; National Bylaws Chair; Region V Bylaws; Region V Legislative; Region V Legislative Chair; Region V Vice President NAVESNR Committees: Bylaws, Resolutions, Legislative, Awards. Other National, State and Local Involvement: Special Needs UACTE Conference Co-chair; UACTE Newsletter; High School Completion Teacher Utah County Jail; Resource Teacher Provo High; Adult Disadvantaged Teacher; Hospital Adolescent Teacher; Homebound home·bound adj. Restricted or confined to home, as of an invalid. Teacher; State Study Round Table; Human Relations human relations npl → relaciones fpl humanas Commission; Transition Committee; Chair/board Independent Living Center; Board/ treasurer ARC PLATFORM STATEMENT: The office of the Vice President for the Special Needs Division covers an area in constant change with a never-ending series of challenges. Not only are there ongoing concerns about division/ACTE membership and the financial stability of ACTE, but also the field is vast and diverse. Because of the diversity of this Division, it is important to select someone who has a wide variety of experience, and the ability to represent the different facets of this Division in a manner that will further the goals of the professionalism and quality vocational-technical programs. In addition, they must have the ability to effectively determine the needs of all areas and to articulate those needs accurately. I feel that a major role of this position is to bring together professionals to exchange ideas, stimulate research, and promote expertise in key areas of this fast-growing field in a manner that will better serve its members. Additionally, it will be important to consistently further public awareness of special populations and their unique needs which will decrease fear and discrimination by positively representing their abilities. The position of Vice President can facilitate political action on issues which affect the practices and interests of the Division, and it will be judiciously important to maintain an active position on the ACTE Board. VIRGINIA TURNER Occupation: Intervention Program Specialist Employment History: Intervention Program Specialist, Georgia Department of 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. (August 2004-present); Related Vocational Instruction Coordinator, Douglas County School System (1979-2004) ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE/GACTE/ GAVESNP Member (1994-present); ACTE National Convention Delegate (1997-present); ACTE Co-Presenter, Special Needs Programs in Georgia (2002-2003). Committees: ACTE/SND Policy Committee Member (1997-present); ACTE/SND Membership Committee Member (2001-present); ACTE/SND Cultural Diversity Board Member (1997-2001); ACTE Membership Alternate Vice-Chair (2005). Other National, State and Local Involvement: President Special Needs Division, Georgia (1996-1998); Vice-President State Board Liaison. PLATFORM STATEMENT: Being involved in career and technical education over the years, I have learned that the best educators are those who are willing to be students. The experiences that have led me to develop my own personal styles have all been lessons that I have learned from my students. As your SND SND standardized normal deviation. Vice President, I pledge to be involved, active and take a stand on issues that affect Special Needs and career and technical education. I believe it is also important for our members to become involved and active in the issues. To make that happen they must be informed. Communication is often the key to keeping our members involved and active. I believe our most important asset is our students. Our goal is to educate and provide career opportunities for them to be successful as they enter the world of work. With this in mind, as a leader in the organization it is important for me to share that with others. Also, we must share with others the importance of students being able to reach their goals and have the opportunity to focus on a career of their choosing. Because of their exposure in career areas, they will be able to make logical and mature choices that affect their future goals and earning potential. To be a leader you must have a passion for your profession and willingness to take risk. I believe my experiences with ACTE and my state organization have provided me with the experiences to help in reaching the goals of ACTE and the Special Needs Division. |
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