Vote now for president-elect, members of the Board of Directors, and members-at-large of the Leadership Council.
This issue of Education Update provides biographical data on the candidates, who are presented in alphabetical order under separate headings for each office. Elected candidates will take office at the conclusion of ASCD's 67th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 26, 2012, in Philadelphia, Penn. The open positions are
- The president-elect for 2012–13, who will become president in 2013–14 and immediate past president in 2014–15.
- 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.
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.
2011–12 Board of Directors
- Paul Healey (President), Penn.
- Debra Hill (President-Elect), Ill.
- Sara Magaña Shubel (Immediate Past President), Mich.
- Harriett Arnold, Calif.
- Colin Cameron, Ore.
- Larry Cartner, N.C.
- Kathy Clayton, Wash.
- Sandra Clifton, Calif.
- Jane Cobia, Ala.
- Marc Cohen, Md.
- Nancy Gibson, Ill.
- Judith Golden, Conn.
- Joseph Goodnack, Penn.
- Mary Kay Kirkland, Utah
- Deana Lopez, Tex.
- Laurie McCullough, Va.
- Gabriel Rshaid, Argentina
- Pasi Sahlberg, Finland
- Jeff Stephens, Utah
- Donald Viegut, Wis.
2011–12 Leadership Council Members-at-Large
- Cynthia Anderson, Ga.
- Deborah Boyd, Tenn.
- Richard Call, Utah
- LaQuanda Carpenter, Ga.
- Katinia Davis, S.C.
- Laurel Eisinger, Germany
- Anthony Frontier, Wis.
- Richard Lange, Ill.
- Michael Rettig, Va.
- Kurt Schneider, Wis.
- Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, Ill.
- Amy Williamson, Tex.
- Pete Ziegler, Minn.
Note: Italics indicate that a term ends on March 26, 2012.
Election Restrictions
In accordance with ASCD nomination and election procedures, candidates are required to observe the following conditions:
- 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 participating in numerous meetings and activities throughout the year. Demonstrated leadership accomplishments—scholarship, significant professional contributions, knowledge of current education issues, effective communication skills, and support of ASCD's values and concepts. Knowledge of ASCD's purposes, goals, and plans. 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 participating 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.
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 participating by active involvement in leadership meetings and activities, including the Annual Conference.