Vote now for President-Elect, two members of the Board of Directors, and six at-large members of the Leadership Council.
- The President-Elect for 2007–08, who will become President in 2008–09 and Immediate Past President in 2009–10.
- Two members of the Board of Directors, who will serve for three years.
- Six at-large members of the Leadership Council, who will serve for three years.
Elected candidates will take office at the conclusion of ASCD's 62nd Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 19, 2007, in Anaheim, Calif.
This issue of Education Update provides biographical data on the candidates, who are presented in alphabetical order under separate headings for each office. Candidates for President-Elect and the Board of Directors have prepared statements on their vision for ASCD. Affiliates of associations are referred to in the text by the geographic name and acronym (e.g., Ohio ASCD, Alaska NEA).
In response to a request from ASCD members over the years, demographics of the current Board of Directors and Leadership Council members-at-large follow to help in your selection. (Italics indicate the term ends in April 2007.)
2006–07 Board of Directors
- Richard Hanzelka (President), Caucasian, male, university personnel, Midwest (Iowa).
- Nancy DeFord (President-Elect), Caucasian, female, retired superintendent (Utah).
- Mary Ellen Freeley (Immediate Past President), Caucasian, female, superintendent, East (N.Y.).
- Jaime Castellano, Hispanic, male, university personnel, South (Fla.).
- Donald Davis, Black, male, department of education, South (Ga.).
- Lavinia T. Dickerson, Black, female, central office, East (Va.).
- Debra A. Hill, Black, female, superintendent, Midwest (Ill.).
- Linda Mariotti, Caucasian, female, assistant superintendent, West (Utah).
- Anthony Mello, Caucasian, male, affiliate executive director, East (Va.).
- Michaelene Meyer, Caucasian, female, deputy superintendent, East (Va.).
- Gail Elizabeth Pope, Caucasian, female, superintendent, East (Va.).
- Mary Ravita, Caucasian, female, assistant superintendent, East (Penn.).
- Yolanda Rey, Hispanic, female, affiliate executive director, Southwest (Tex.).
- Realista Rodriguez, Asian, female, central office, East (Va.).
- Sara Magaña Shubel, Hispanic, female, superintendent, Midwest (Mich.).
- Wayne Sweeney, Caucasian, male, consultant, East (Conn.).
- Valerie Truesdale, Caucasian, female, superintendent, South (S.C.).
2006–07 Leadership Council Members-at-Large
- Donna Behn, Caucasian, female, central office, Midwest (Wisc.).
- Faith Chapel, Caucasian, female, associate superintendent, West (Wash.).
- Ellen Correll, Caucasian, female, central office, East (N.Y.).
- Marsha Denton-Fritz, Caucasian, female, project manager in public school system, West (Wash.).
- Denise Hernandez, Black, female, principal, International (Trinidad and Tobago).
- Frank Klajda, Caucasian, male, principal, West (Ariz.).
- David Mathis, Caucasian, male, assistant superintendent, South (S.C.).
- Jennifer Morrison, Caucasian, female, teacher, South (N.C.).
- Michael Ross, Caucasian, male, university personnel, Midwest (Ohio).
- Kathryn Schladweiler, Caucasian, female, central office, Midwest (Iowa).
- Carol Schmoock, Caucasian, female, assistant executive director of Tennessee NEA, South (Tenn.).
- Carlos Viera, Hispanic, male, director of public schools, South (Fla.).
- Sandra Whitaker, Caucasian, female, central office, South (Va.).
- Brian Yates, Caucasian, male, coprincipal, North (Penn.).
Election Restrictions
- Candidates and their supporters must refrain from requesting (orally or in writing) the support or votes of ASCD members.
- Candidates and their supporters are not permitted to distribute printed literature announcing or supporting their candidacies.
- Candidates and their supporters are not permitted to produce publications or displays highlighting the positive qualities of candidates, whether or not ASCD candidacy is mentioned.
- Candidates and their supporters may not engage in any organized effort to promote or enhance the candidacy of any individual.
Additional Qualifications
By action of the Executive Council in October 2000, qualifications were further defined for ASCD governance positions.
President-Elect—Membership in ASCD for at least the five years prior to nomination. Commitment to participate in numerous meetings and activities throughout the year. Demonstrated leadership accomplishments—scholarship, significant professional contributions, knowledge of current educational issues, effective communication skills, willingness to attend numerous functions and meetings throughout the year, support of ASCD's values and concepts. Knowledge of purposes, goals, and plans of ASCD. Experience on the Board of Directors is highly recommended.
Board of Directors—Membership in ASCD for at least the four years prior to nomination. Must have demonstrated leadership in education and in the Association as well as collaborative and communicative skills. Commitment to policies, programs, and services of the Board and ASCD. Commitment to participate by active involvement at scheduled meetings and Annual Conference. Must have evidence of active involvement in the Association (e.g., committees, Annual Conference, Leadership Council). Participation in affiliates is desirable.
Members-at-Large of the Leadership Council—Membership in ASCD for at least the two years prior to submission of nomination. Demonstrated leadership (e.g., technical specialist; department head or team leader; teacher mentor; administrator). Commitment to participate and be actively involved in leadership meetings and activities, including the Annual Conference.