Vote now for president-elect, members of the Board of Directors, and members-at-large of the Leadership Council.
- The president-elect for 2011–12, who will become president in 2012–13 and immediate past president in 2013–14.
- Members of the Board of Directors who will serve for three years.
- Member of the Board of Directors who will serve for two years (to complete the term of a vacant position).
- Members-at-large of the Leadership Council, who will serve for three years.
Elected candidates will take office at the conclusion of ASCD's Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 28, 2011, in San Francisco, Calif.
This issue of Education Update provides biographical information about 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 on the next page. Italics indicate that the member's term ends on March 28, 2011.
2010–11 Board of Directors
- Sara Magaña Shubel (President), Michigan
- Paul Healey (President-Elect), Pennsylvania
- Linda Mariotti (Immediate Past President), Utah
- Harriett Arnold, California
- Robert Bruckner, Nebraska
- Colin Cameron, Oregon
- Kathy Clayton, Washington
- Sandra Clifton, California
- Jane Cobia, Alabama
- Nancy Gibson, Illinois
- Tyrone Harris, Arkansas
- Katherine Howard, South Carolina
- Marsha Jones, Arkansas
- Roland Kay, Ontario, Canada
- Deana Lopez, Texas
- Laurie McCullough, Virginia
- Gabriel Rshaid, Argentina
- Jeff Stephens, Utah
- Mark Sutter, Ohio
- Donald Viegut, Wisconsin
2010–11 Leadership Council Members-at-Large
- Deborah Boyd, Tennessee
- Richard Call, Utah
- Susie Carr, Ohio
- Laurel Eisinger, Germany
- Anthony Frontier, Wisconsin
- Richard Lange, Illinois
- Michael Rettig, Virginia
- Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, Illinois
- Amy Williamson, Texas
- Michael Zellmer, Wisconsin
- Pete Ziegler, Minnesota
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 education issues, effective communication skills, willingness to attend numerous functions and meetings throughout the year, and 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 three years prior to nomination. 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. Evidence of active involvement in the association (e.g., committees, Annual Conference, Leadership Council). Participation in affiliates is desirable.