Vote now for President-Elect, members of the Board of Directors, and members-at-large of the Leadership Council.
- The President-Elect for 2010–11, who will become President in 2011–12 and Immediate Past President in 2012–13.
- Members of the Board of Directors, who will serve for three years.
- Members-at-large of the Leadership Council, who will serve for three years.
Elected candidates will take office at the conclusion of ASCD's 65th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 8, 2010, in San Antonio, Tex.
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).
Members of the current Board of Directors and at-large members of the Leadership Council are listed below. Italics indicate the term ends on March 8, 2010.
- Linda Mariotti (President), Utah
- Valerie Truesdale (Immediate Past President), S.C.
- Sara Magaña Shubel (President-Elect), Mich.
- Robert Bruckner, Neb.
- Colin Cameron, Ore.
- Jane Cobia, Ala.
- Becky Cooke, Wash.
- Nancy Gibson, Ill.
- Henry Tyrone Harris, Ark.
- Paul Healey, Pa.
- Denise Hernandez, Trinidad and Tobago
- Katherine Howard, S.C.
- Marsha Jones, Ark.
- Don Kachur, Ill.
- Roland Kay, Ontario, Canada
- Betsy Lim, Singapore
- Jim Lombardo, Conn.
- Deana Lopez, Tex.
- Mark Sutter, Ohio
- Donald Viegut, Wis.
- Carlos Viera, Fla.
- Jan Borelli, Okla.
- Deborah Boyd, Tenn.
- Richard Call, Utah
- Susie Carr, Ohio
- Teresa Dempsey, Ohio
- Jennifer Doyle, Trinidad and Tobago
- Laurel Eisinger, Germany
- Anthony Frontier, Wis.
- James Gallegos, N.Mex.
- Louis Lafasciano, Vt.
- Michael Rettig, Va.
- Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, Ill.
- Jan Staples, Maine
- Michael Zellmer, Wis.
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
- 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. Demonstrated 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 ASCD (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—technical specialist; department head/team leader; teacher mentor; administrator. Commitment to participate and be actively involved in leadership meetings and activities, including the Annual Conference.