BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 ELECTIONS

Members of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) will choose a president-elect for the Association, vice presidents for Region III and the Business Education and Family and Consumer Sciences Education Divisions and vice presidents-elect for Region IV, the Technology Education and

The ACTE president-elect will serve one year in that office, beginning July 1, 2007, 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, 2007. The ACTE bylaws 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 terms on the Board of Directors July 1, 2008.

The two nominees for president-elect and 14 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 Atlanta, Georgia. 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, educational institution members, and national affiliate organizations whose membership dues were received at ACTE headquarters by January 15, 2007, 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 ACTE. 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 Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to manage the Board of Directors elections. You will receive an e-signature via e-mail that must be used with your member number to vote electronically. If you do not receive an e-signature via e-mail by February 3, 2007, please contact Jamie Bennett at 800-826-9972, ext. 301. Electronic ballots must be cast by midnight February 28, 2007. Ballots will be counted and audited at the offices of SBS, and the results will be posted on the ACTE Web site immediately upon receipt and announced in the April issue of Techniques magazine.

ACTE President-Elect

CANDIDATE 1

BRYAN ALBRECHT

Occupation: President

Employment History: President, Gateway Technical College (2004-present); Wl Department of Public Instruction: CTE Director (1999-2004), STW Director (1995-1999), Tech Prep Director (1992-1995), Technology Education (1988-1992); Teacher, Kewaunee School District (1984-1988).

Education: B.S., M.S., enrolled in Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout

ACTE Involvement: Division: I have served several Divisions during my time in ACTE. I have been a Divisional speaker during the ACTE conference for the Business Education Division, served on the program committee for the technology education committee and attended the Agriculture, Marketing, Tech Prep and Family and Consumer Education divisional events. I am an active member of related professional organizations that I believe can support and add value to ACTE Divisional efforts, including the National Tech Prep Network, the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers, American Association of Community Colleges and the International Technology Education Association.

Region: I have been active at the Regional level for more than 12 years. In that time I have only missed one Region III conference and have been invited to speak at six Region III conferences. Currently I serve as the ACTE Region III Vice President and ACTE Region representative to the Executive Committee. Over the past several years I have attended and spoke at professional development conferences on CTE in 46 states, including every state in our Region. I have been fortunate to have been recognized as a Region III Merit award recipient as well as the National School to Work Director of the Year. I have been a national featured speaker for ACTE as well as organizations like the Technical Foundation of America, the U.S. Department of Education, State Directors Association, Chief State School Officers, Education Commission of the States, National Association for Advanced Manufacturing, MSSC, American Association of Community Colleges, Community Colleges of Canada and the NSSB.

Committees: I am proud to say that this is where the real action takes place. Serving on the membership, new ideas, foundation, fund-raising, nominations, professional development, communications, public relations, scholarship and executive committees at the local, state and national levels, I believe I have a "grassroots" focus on the work of the organization. I continue to serve on the local professional development committee, state membership committee and serve as the board representative to the national New Ideas committee. As the Wl State President it was my responsibility to oversee all committee activity and as the Region III ACTE Vice President it is my responsibility to appoint national committee representatives and connect with committee activities.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: It has been my pleasure to serve ACTE in many ways. I am a contributing author for publications such as Techniques and Successful Strategies: Building a School-to Career System. Currently I serve as the Chair of the CTE Foundation and national Board member for CTE partnering organizations such as the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute, Adult Career Pathways Initiative for CORD and the National Coalition for Advanced Technology Centers. In my career I have served on the national Board for SkillsUSA, ITEA and the Biopharmaceutical Technology Institute and been an active member of the State Directors' Association and the Association for Community College Trustees. I have extensive service to all aspects of student organizations serving as the state director for all CTSOs in Wisconsin. At the state level I have served as the Wl State President, State Board member and on multiple committees. Even with state and national exposure I believe that I give my best to the profession at the local level. I maintain my involvement in all aspects of the local chapter from leadership positions to fund-raising. I believe a unique strength I bring to ACTE is my legislative network. I have been fortunate to have been able to build a supportive network on both the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor. It is my desire to continue to use my experiences to bring the local, state and national perspective to ACTE.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

In a profession such as ours, there is no greater reward than that of seeing the expression on the face of someone you have helped. I have dedicated my career to technical education, serving communities as a high school classroom teacher, secondary school administrator, state consultant and administrator, and currently as President of Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin. As I reflect on the past to share with you my vision for the future for the Association for Career and Technical Education, it is clear that we have much to appreciate. Career and technical education has for decades been the training system that built and rebuilt our economy, prepared citizens for the changing role of work and family, supported our nation in times of need, and established a platform for creativity and innovation that is the envy of the world. Career and technical education serves as a catalyst for innovation in the workplace by connecting learning with careers. It is the incubator model for authentic learning in a real-world setting. From our early roots of cooperative education to today's examples of service-learning, career and technical education has always been a provider of transfer knowledge and skills. ACTE is positioned to be, as Malcolm Gladwell in his book The Tipping Point refers to, the connector for learning. It is our profession that serves as that important connector for so many. In the ongoing effort to lead our nation in academic and occupational education achievement, workforce training and global competitiveness, and economic growth and development, I am committed to dedicating my personal and professional energy to ensuring that we all feel the connections between our local, state and national organizations in support of ACTE's core purpose, "To provide leadership in developing an educated, prepared and competitive workforce."

CANDIDATE 2

MARY NEMESH

Occupation: Business Education Teacher

Employment History: Teacher of Business Education, AACPS-Arundel High (1988-present); Summer School Vice Principal, AACPS (1999-2002); Assistant in MIS, AACPS (1987-1998); Coordinator of Business Education and Data Processing, AACPS (1975-1985); Assoc. Professor/Program Head-Secretarial Science, Northern Virginia Community College (1974-1975).

Education: The Pennsylvania State University, B.S.-Secondary Education/Business Education, Minor in Russian and English; The University of Maryland, M.Ed.-Business Education, Ph.D.- Educational Planning, Policy and Administration; College of Notre Dame and The University of Maryland, Post Doctorate Studies.

ACTE Involvement: Division: Vice President of the Business Education Division, 2004-present; BE Division Policy/Strategic Planning (POW) Chair, 2004-present; Vice Chair of Policy Committee, 1992, 1999-2000; Secretary of Policy Committee, 1986-1992; Chair, Operating Policies, 1994-1997, 2000-2001; Chair, Membership, 1983-1986; BE Division Program Proposal Reviewer, 2002, 2004-2006; BE Division VP Representative/Ex-Officio Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, 2004-2010 (3 years BE VP and 3 years Past VP); Co-Chair of Policy Statement on "The Rigors of Business Education," 2007; Secretary/Treasurer of PCBEE, 1988-1991; BE Division VP Representative, Education Coordinating Council, 2004-2007; BE Division Representative, National Advertising Council, 1990-1993; Service Bulletin Campaign Chair, 1990; BE Division Foundation Committee Member, 1987-1989, 1990-1992; BE Division Award of Merit, 1989; BE Division Advisory Council, 1983-1986; 1989-1991; NACEBE, Life Member; Membership Committee, 1980-1983; NACEBE MD State Membership Chair, 1980-1983; NASBE President, 2003-2004; President-Elect, 2002; President, 1988-1989; President-Elect, 1987; Secretary, 1986; President, 1981; President-Elect, 1980; Chair, Strategic Plan, 2003; Nominating Chair, 2003; Awards Chair, 2002-2003; Newsletter Editor, 2000-2001; NASBE Structure/ Restructure and Bylaws, 1996; Outstanding Leadership Award, 1988; NATEBE, Life Member; Executive Board, 1985-1988; Public Relations, National Task Force on the Image of the Secretary, Task Force Member, 1980-1987; Action Plans Chair, 1980; Convention attendee, 1976-present; Convention presenter, 1982-1985, 1988, 1990-1992, 1995, 1998, 2000; National Policy Seminar attendee, 2004-present.

Region: ACTE Region I Legislative Network, 1982-1992; Central Maryland Legislative Liaison, 1976-1990; Region I Planning Committee, 2006, Washington, D.C.

Committees: ACTE Dues Task Force, 2006-present; Board Liaison to Diversity Committee, 2003-2006; ACTE Assembly of Delegates, 1990, 1996, 2003-2006; ACTE Teacher Education Professional Standards Committee, 1990; ACTE National Teacher Education Task Force, 1985; AVA Ballot Counter, 1980-1982; AVA Membership Committee, 1978; Membership Achievement Award for MD, 1978.

Other National, State, and Local Involvement: Eastern Business Education Association President, Secondary Director, Exhibit Chair, Program Co-Chair, Secondary Educator of the Year; Education for Coordinating Council, Executive Board; National Business Education Association Presidents' Council and Editor, Information Processing; MD Bus. Ed. Association Distinguished Leadership Award; MD Delegate, State Commission for Education of the People's Republic of China; MD House Sub-Committee Testimony, CTE, Annapolis, MD; MD State Governor's Citation, Outstanding Educational Leadership; MD Vocational Educator of the Year, Convention Program Director/Membership Director, Life Member; Educational Consultant, University of Uzhorod, Ukraine, USSR; DPE, Gamma lota-DC Chapter, President.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Throughout our history, career and technical education has stood tall against great odds and made significant improvements in our nation. Our present workforce conveys the benefits of CTE to their employers as well as to the overall economy.

Living in an age when educational institutions are facing tremendous challenges, we cannot afford to back off. We face these challenges: rising costs, diverse student populations, more demand for continuing education, closing the achievement gap, higher student achievement, quality program standards, providing challenging programs with industry-based certification, impact of NCLB, and a dramatic shortage of qualified career and technical educators. Educational achievement has trailed the demand for knowledge-based skills. Career and technical educators are asked to do more with less-reduced faculties, lack of resources, inadequate technology, program cutbacks, and restructuring curriculum.

Career and technical education is at the center of a dynamic, changing scene. It is essential to respond to the coming changes for the success of our Association as well as for its members. We must continue to expand our outreach efforts, forging linkages with other organizations to take and defend positions which influence policy affecting CTE education. We must continue to cultivate growing relationships with national and international organizations and partner with business/industry. We must be prepared to answer questions: How can we train, educate and maintain our professional staff? What motivates them? How can we ensure CTE programs that confront the challenges of economic, political, social and cultural issues? We must build quality programs reflecting business/industry standards to be competitive in the global market. These are fundamental, unchanging questions; it is apparent that the answers are changing and becoming more complex. We must be committed to prepare students with soft and technical skills necessary to perform in the workplace and embrace the career clusters and pathway models.

CANDIDATE 1

DAVID R. BUNTING

Occupation: Executive Director, secondary Programs

Employment History: Kirkwood Community College: Executive Director, secondary Programs (1992-present); Dean, Off-Campus Instruction and Iowa City Campus (1989-1992).

Education: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., Business Education (1972); M.A., Business Education (1975).

ACTE Involvement: Region: Region III Representative for Iowa, 2001-present; Region III Bylaws Committee, 2001-2004; Region III Awards Committee, 2004-2005; Region III Awards Committee Chair, 2005-2006. Committees: ACTE Nominating Committee, 2004-2005.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: National Association for State Directors of CTE, Stars of Education Award Distinguished Service, Postsecondary Educator, 2006; Iowa ACTE President, 2001-2002.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Newspaper headlines, bestselling books, and national reports share the alarming concern about the preparedness of America's future workforce to be competitive in a global environment. In October, ACTE released an Issues Brief that America's competitiveness in this global economic environment has now taken center stage in national policy debates. Political, business and education leaders are seeking ways to keep this country competitive through innovation and a highly skilled workforce.

Career and technical educators understand these concerns and their urgency. They also understand their responsibility to take a leadership role in preparing students with essential skills and attributes for this global workplace.

My professional career began and continues at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa. It started as a retail marketing teacher-coordinator, which included teaching, coordinating internships, and serving as a club adviser.

For the past 24 years, it's involved leadership to develop partnerships between Kirkwood and 40 area high schools. Most recently, it has included leadership for the nationally recognized Career Edge Academy programs. Annually, more than 1,000 high school students earn college credit in programs ranging from engineering, health science, information systems, graphics, early childhood, and automotive. Each prepares students for the "New World of Work."

The future of career and technical education depends upon:

* Advocacy on the importance of CTE to prepare world-class workers.

* Communicating the vital role of CTE in high school reform.

* Strengthening relations between all education levels and with industry to create a smooth transition from high school to postsecondary education to work.

* Attracting CTE teachers and providing exemplary professional development.

* Expanding the number of organizations and associations advocating for CTE.

CANDIDATE 2

JAY DAVIS

Occupation: Graphic Design/Digital Photography Instructor

Employment History: Instructor, Kokomo Area Career Center (1998-present)

Education: B.A., Indiana University (Bloomington); M.S., Purdue University (West Lafayette)

ACTE Involvement: Division: Member, Adult Workforce Division (2002-2005); Member, IACTT (Indiana Association of Career and Technical Teachers) (2005-Present); IACTT Executive Board (2006-present); ACTE Ambassadors Network (2004-present). Region: Region III Conference Attendee (2004-2006); Region III Outstanding New Career and Technical Teacher (2004); Region III Conference Co-Chairman (2005). Committee: Region III Conference Committee (2005); Indiana ACTE Executive Director Search Committee (2006).

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Indiana ACTE Region III Representative (2004-present); Indiana Professional Standards Board Advisory Committee (2004-2006); Indiana ACTE Outstanding New Career and Technical Teacher (2003); Indiana ACTE Board of Directors (2004-present); Purdue University Leadership Development Program (2002-2004).

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

ACTE Region III is located in the Heartland of America, and the states and leaders that comprise Region III are at the heart of making decisions to improve career and technical education at all levels.

Last December I made the decision to seek the office of Region III Vice President. Since that time I have had plenty of time to think about and envision how I could effectively lead a contingency of educators that share a passion for improving ACTE as an organization.

Serving as Indiana's Region III Representative for the past three years, I have made many new friends and acquaintances in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as in my home state of Indiana. Traveling to regional and national conferences has been both rewarding and entertaining. These ventures have allowed me to learn about important issues facing CTE at both the national level as well as within the ACTE organization.

Although ACTE has been able to increase membership, too many teachers, instructors, administrators and professionals in the field of career and technical education have yet to be convinced of the advantages of membership in ACTE. I want to increase CTE awareness and become a champion for our organization. Besides my commitment to increasing membership by disseminating positive information about career and technical education and ACTE, I pledge to represent the states comprising Region III and to hold their collective views as my own.

CANDIDATE 3

KAREN MASON

Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Employment History: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, East Newton High School (1994-present); Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, East Newton Junior High Schools (1988-1994); Voc. Home Economics Teacher, McDonald County High School (1982-1988); Home Economics Teacher, McDonald County Junior High Schools (1981-1982).

Education: A.A., Crowder College; Vocational BSED, Pittsburg State University; M.A., Secondary Education, Southwest Baptist University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: FACS Division Vice President, 2004-2007; NATFACS Committees, including Registration, Scholarship and Financial Growth; NATFACS Curriculum Showcase Presenter, 2002; Attended ACTE National Policy Seminar, 2000-2006; ACTE Assembly of Delegates, 1998-2006; Memberships include ACTE, Missouri ACTE, FCSEA and NATFACS, MSTA and ENCTA, FCCLA Alumni and Associates. Region: Attended Region III Conference in Kansas City, MO; Region III in Indianapolis, IN, and Region III in La Crosse, WI Committees: ACTE Public Information, 1999-2002; ACTE Resolutions, 2002-2004; ACTE Board Liaison on Awards Committee, 2004-2006.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: National FCCLA Board of Directors, 2004-2007; MoACTE Policy Committee Chair; MoACTE Legislative Activities; MoEFACS President, 1998-2000; MoEFACS BOD and Committees; Missouri Teacher Leader Cadre; FCCLA Adviser, East Newton Career Ladder Chairperson; MSTA.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Career and technical education is rapidly changing and as educators we must be on the cutting edge of these changes. We must be willing to adapt and be flexible enough to continue on. I believe in career and technical education and feel it is a very vital part of education as a whole. We have to be advocates of our programs and accountable for their outcomes. Good public relations are essential to success in career and technical education. As a CTE teacher it is my job to promote not only my program but all of the CTE programs. Legislative advocacy is very important to our Association and will continue to be. As educators we face many issues other professionals do not face or deal with. I am proud to be a teacher and especially a career and technical educator and I will continue to be a champion for CTE.

CANDIDATE 1

DAVID P. HUGHES

Occupation: Associate Vice President for Technical Education

Employment History: Associate Vice President for Technical Education, National Park Community College (2000-present); Director, North Central Center (1994-2000); Instructor, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute (1988-1994).

Education: B.A., Mathematics, Drury University; B.S., Physical Education, University of the Ozarks; M.S., School Counseling, University of Central Arkansas.

ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Administration Division member. Region: Region IV Policy Committee; Region IV Career and Technical Education Support Fund Chair. Committees: ACTE Reorganization Committee; ACTE Career and Technical Education Support Fund Committee; CTE Foundation Board Member.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Arkansas ACTE President, 2001-2002; Arkansas ACTE Administrative Division President, 2000-2001, Legislative Committee, 1998-present, CTE Support Fund Committee Chair, 2000-2006; Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators, Founding Member, 2005, Membership Committee, 2005-present, Legislative Committee, 2005-present; SkillsUSA, Arkansas State Board Member, 2004-present, Arkansas State Chapter Management Institute Instructor, 2002-present; Council on Occupational Education, Certified Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader; Arkansas Association of Education Administrators, 1998-present; Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges, 2003present; National Park Community College-Strategic Planning Committee, Instructional Council, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Evaluation Committee.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Not long ago I ran for Region IV Vice President. Upon finding out who my opponent was I actually breathed a sigh of relief. Not because I thought I was going to win but because I knew that regardless of who was chosen, Region IV would be in good hands. Thinking back, our region has always had strong leaders.

Your choices for Region IV Vice President are leaders in their respective schools, states and in our Association. I would like to continue this tradition of strong leadership from our region and ask you to consider me as your next Region IV Vice President.

My platform is simple ... to continue working to make ACTE the best professional association it can be by listening to you and taking your interests to the table. I have represented Region IV on national committees where it was essential for our region's voice to be heard. It is the membership that drives our Association. Without your input we cannot influence the decisions that make career and technical education a priority in this country. I hope you will allow me to continue to represent you as we strive to meet our goals.

CANDIDATE 2

DARIN LACKEY

Occupation: Network Technology Instructor

Employment History: Network Technology Instructor, Francis Tuttle Technology Center (2000-present); Computer Repair and Networking Instructor, Metro Technology Centers (1998-2000); Senior Hardware/Software Support Technician, Advanced Financial Solutions (1997-1998).

Education: B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology (1993), Oklahoma State University; M.Ed., Adult Education and Community Service (2004).

ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Trade and Industrial representative to ACTE Region IV Board of Directors, 2006-present; President of the American Association of Trade and Industrial Instructors (AATII), 2006-present; Attended National ACTE conference and all Trade and Industrial Division meetings, 2003-present. Committees: Chair of the T&l Division Nominating Committee for ACTE, 2006-present; Awards Committee for T&l Division of the OKACTE, 2006-present.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Past President of the T&l Division of the OKACTE, 2006-present; Northwest District Student adviser for Oklahoma SkillsUSA, 2000-present; Active member of the OKACTE, 1998-present; Active member of the T&l Division of the OKACTE, 1998-present; President of the T&l Division of the OKACTE, 2005-2006; President-Elect of the T&l Division of the OKACTE, 2004-2005; Vice President of the T&l Division of the OKACTE, 2003-2004.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

I am very excited to enter the race for Region IV vice president-elect. As I thought about the task of being an effective leader for Region IV, I wondered, what will it take to be the vice president of Region IV?

Involvement is vital. I will work hard to motivate our membership to be involved in all region activities such as our yearly conference and awards.

I have always believed that hard work will take you far. I will work hard to stay on top of important issues that members need to be aware of and convey that information quickly and effectively so that we can take action on issues and concerns that affect our region and all of ACTE.

I believe that dedication is important to anyone that wishes to be the best at what they do. I am dedicated to the mission and goals of Region IV and will represent our region in a way that will bring mutual respect to all of our members.

I appreciate this opportunity to be considered for leading Region IV and wait with anticipation to assume the honor and all responsibilities that are involved with it.

CANDIDATE 1

DONNA EVERETT

Occupation: Associate Professor

Employment History: Associate Professor, Morehead State University (1996-present); Visiting Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia (1994-1996); Assistant Professor, Eastern New Mexico University (1993-1994); Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University (1988-1989, 1990-1993); Assistant Professor, Lamar University (1989-1990).

Education: B.A., English and Religion, Phillips University; University of Houston-M.S., Occupational Education and Ed.D.

ACTE Involvement: Divisions: Six presentations, ACTE/AVA. Committees: AVA New Venture Committee member, 1994-1995.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: 26 presentations, 1993-present; six state career and technical education committees; Business Education and Marketing Education Taskforces; New Teacher Recruitment Taskforce; Curriculum Development Committees; New Teacher Academy Faculty.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

I am passionate about teaching and about what I teach. Having been in business for more than 22 years, I know the value of business education and the needs of business. And I owe my high school business teachers everything for giving me the skills to succeed in business. Every business skill I learned was from them.

If we all do not become passionate about what we teach, I fear our iceberg will melt! Cynthia Green, past president of NBEA, reviewed the book, Our Iceberg is Melting, at a recent NBEA Board meeting.

The book is about change; business education is about change. As we sit here, new technologies and methods are being developed that we will have to learn and teach. It is not a field for the faint-hearted.

Fred, one of the 268 penguins in the book, has discovered that the iceberg on which the colony resides is melting. Fred is a quiet, studious, serious penguin. He has observed and collected data that prove that the iceberg is melting. I identify with Fred, since I tend to be quiet, serious and forward-thinking.

I promise to bring these traits to the vice president's office. But, like Fred, discovering that the iceberg is melting is one thing; working with a team to solve the problem is another. It will take a team to keep our iceberg from melting. Therefore, I stand for change, commitment and dedication-

* Change because we must be on the leading edge.

* Commitment because I believe commitment is 110 percent.

* Dedication because I believe in the power of the teacher and the power of business education to make a difference.

CANDIDATE 2

VICTORIA MULLENNEX

Occupation: Professor Department of Business Administration and Economics

Employment History: Full Professor, Davis and Elkins College (1980-present); Instructor, Department Chair and FBLA Adviser, Tucker County Schools (1976-1980).

Education: B.S., Davis and Elkins College; West Virginia University-M.A., M.S., Ed.D.

ACTE Involvement: Division: BE Division Representative, Policies Commission for Business and Economics Education (2001-2004, Operating Procedures Committee Chair); BE Policy Committee/Strategic Planning Committee, 2003-present; Program Planning Reviewer, 2006; Communications Committee, 2004-2007; Resolutions Committee, 2006-2008; 2004 Award of Merit BE Division. Committees: ACTE Communications, 2004-2007; ACTE Resolutions, 2006-2008.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Entrepreneurship Consortium Member supported by "I CHOOSE" Grant, 2006-2007; WV Impact Education Project Team Member, D&E, 2002-2005; NBEA Legislative Advocacy Committee, Registration Com and Coordinator, 2001-2004; SBEA Legislative Chair, Awards Committee, Convention Planning, 2001-2004; Delta Pi Epsilon National Council; WV Delta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon, Representative for WV Chapter, 2002, Sponsor/Adviser, 1997-present; Sam Walton Fellow D&E Students in Free Enterprise Team, 1997-present.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

As Vice President for the Business Education Division, I will be delighted to assist you with building bridges leading to destinations for the future paradigm shifts into the 21st century.

Goals and curricula in business education must continue to change and adapt to facilitate growth from the global market and global economy created by technological changes, especially the Internet. Our changing environment calls for actions with proactive plans for public policy and social changes centered on demographics and psychographics. Students must be prepared for a global workforce. As business moves to the totally digital firm and M-Commerce (mobile commerce), leadership is necessary at all levels. Business education must be active at all levels to design the future for 21st century education and skills. According to Noel Tichy in the Cycle of Leadership successful "world-class operating mechanisms" with a "teachable point of view" is driven by leaders teaching and actively designing and creating the processes for new energy. In the GE Story, Jack Welch defines emotional energy with four E's-"Energy, Energize, Edge and Execute." Let's activate the "E's" together everywhere.

As we drive into the future, I look forward to eliciting your passion and emotional energy to execute the vision, mission, and goals of business education.

CANDIDATE 3

JEAN KYLE

Occupation: Business and Marketing Education Specialist

Employment History: Business and Marketing Education Specialist, MN Dept. of Education (1999-present); Director of Adult Education, Brawley Union High School (1997-1999); Business Instructor/ Department Leader, Riverland Community College (1987-1997).

Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; M.Ed., National-Louis University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: NASBE Past President, 2006, President 2005, President-Elect 2004, Vice President 2003; Attended the ACTE national conference, 2002-2005; Presented at ACTE national conference, 2002-2004. Region: Attended Region III conferences, planning committees for Region III conference held in MN. Committees: ACTE-BED Legislative, 2003-2006.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Active member of the MnACTE, MACTA, NBEA, MBEI; Attended and presented at numerous state and local conferences for above groups; Presented at NABTE national research conference; Named MnACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Educator, 2005; Given the MBEI Outstanding Service Award, 2003.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Currently education faces great challenges and changes from among other things increased costs, increasingly diverse student populations, a shortage of licensed teachers, stakeholder demands for even greater student achievement, and an increasingly competitive global arena for graduates. In business education we must be creative in our approach to meet challenges and changes as we continue to educote students for success in business and life.

As education professionals we must be prepared to answer these questions: How can we best prepare students for the world in which they will work? How can we ensure a quality education is available to all students? How can we enhance cooperation and partnership between education and business? How can we provide professional development that is meaningful and that will best serve the wide variety of needs teachers have in this area?

As business education professionals we must:

* Embrace the new career clusters and pathway model

* Create programs that incorporate national standards

* Work toward building professional relationships among us by strengthening professional organizations

* Be active legislatively

* Develop relationships with business and industry

* Utilize technology to fully serve our business education community

CANDIDATE 1

BECKY COX

Occupation: FACS Teacher

Employment History: Teacher and CTE Coordinator, Alpine School District (1989-present).

Education: B.S., Home Economics Education, Brigham Young University; Currently enrolled in M.S. program, Utah State University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: FACS Division ACTE Professional Development Committee, 2004-present; NATFACS Secretary, 2005-present; Registration Committee Chair, 2001; Financial Growth Committee Chair, 2003. Region: ACTE Region V Nominations Chair, 2002-2005; Conference Planning Committee, 2000-2001; Conference Presenter 2001-2004. Committees: ACTE Professional Development Committee, 2004-present.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Utah ACTE President, 2003-2004; Utah Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences President, 1999-2000; Utah ACTE Membership Chair, 2001-Present; Utah Arch of Fame Award Winner, 2006.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

If you can make a living doing what you are passionate about, you are a very lucky person. I am a very lucky person. Teaching family and consumer sciences is my passion. I know that we change lives for the better, both in the home and in the workplace.

Family and consumer sciences offer students opportunities that are truly life changing. It is important that we continue to be a sound presence in the education field. We must be strong advocates for our programs locally and nationally. We must prepare others to enter this exciting profession. We can help them find that passion within. We must stand firmly with all career and technical educators to let others know we do it skillfully and we do it right.

In the FCCLA we state, "We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope." As we look ahead, we should do the same. We have much to be proud of and much to look forward to.

CANDIDATE 2

TARA GOTWALT

Occupation: Early Care and Education Teaching Director

Employment History: Tri County Technology Center, Early Care and Education Instructor (1994-present); Lead Teacher for four-year-olds, CDC (1993-1994).

Education: B.S., Elementary Education, Oklahoma State University; Completing MAEL in 2007, Southern Nazarene University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: ACTE Family and Consumer Sciences Division, 12 years; ACTE Annual Conference participant, 1997, 2003-2005. Region: Region IV Annual Conference participant, 2005; Presenter, 2006 Committees: Public Information Committee Chairperson, Legislative Committee Chairperson, Strategic Priorities Chairperson

Other National, State and Local Involvement: OKACTE Family and Consumer Sciences Division Teacher Of the Year; OKACTE FACS Division New Teacher of the Year; OKACTE FACS Division New Professional Award, OATFACS Secretary, OATFACS Occupational Vice President, FCCLA Teacher Counselor, Career Tech Advisory Council Representative.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

"There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened and maintained." These words of wisdom by Winston Churchill hold a place in the hearts of teachers of family and consumer sciences as we strive to maintain a focus on family values. Through partnerships with parents, community leaders, and fellow professionals, we must deliver learning experiences that produce prepared learners. We must keep our vision aligned, the end result being lifelong learners ready to meet the challenges of living in continually changing societies.

I am ready to meet future challenges as an educator and advocate for our ACTE division. I have devoted 14 rewarding years to empowering students with skills and values that are necessary for future success. My career enables me to mold the lives of students from infant to adult. As family and consumer sciences educators, we must meet change with a positive attitude, striving to stay ahead of the tide. Career and technical education continues to set high standards of excellence in education. We must advance into the future as prepared educators, ready to meet not only the academic and technical challenges, but the societal challenges as well.

I am prepared to lead the Family and Consumer Sciences Division into the future. I am excited at the opportunity to represent, serving as an advocate for those of us who know the importance of family.

Vice President-Elect for Technology Education

CANDIDATE 1

LEROY A. HARPER

Occupation: Program Specialist Career Technical Education

Employment History: Program Specialist, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (1999-present); Lab Manager, Adjunct Instructor, NC A&T State University (1997-1999); Assistant Principal, Electronics Teacher, Walter Williams H.S. (1986-1997); Maintenance Technician, U.S. Postal Service (1985-1986); Electronics Teacher, Weaver Education Center (1982-1985); Various Duties, U.S. Army (1962-1982).

Education: B.S., Industrial Technology Education, N.C. A&T State University; M.S., Industrial Technology, N.C. A&T State University; A.A., General Education, GTCC.

ACTE Involvement: Division: I worked as President, Division Conference Coordinator on three occasions; Conference Keynote Speaker; presenter at the division's New Teachers Workshop; worked with the State TSA conference as a judge and keynote speaker; instrumental in obtaining financing for different division activities. Region: In more than 20 years I have served on many committees, including contest chairperson and judge at many of our CTSOs meetings.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: I served as state conference chairperson in T&I as well as Technology Education. I served as Chairperson of the NCACTE Communications Committee and I am currently Member-at-Large of this committee, and I am the state association Webmaster. I was a delegate at the National Conference.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

I have worked in Career Technical Education for more than 20 years prior to that time I served more than 20 years in the United States Army. During this period I was either training people or being trained safely in the area of technology. Currently I know of no plan within the Department of Education to establish an enforceable national safety standard for career technical education labs. This is one project I plan to work toward establishing. Safety is not an option and neither is inadequate staff development; both should be a way to do business, or as I like to say-a way of life.

CANDIDATE 2

ALVIN "BOB" PUTNAM

Occupation: Faculty, Workforce Education Employment History: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Faculty, Workforce Education (2000-present), Chair, Workforce Education (1997-2000); Faculty, Industrial Technology Education, Indiana State University (1981-1997); Coordinator of Industrial Teacher Educ., Morehead State University (1978-1981); Industrial Arts Teacher, U.S. Dept. of Defense Schools (1967-1978); Industrial Arts Teacher, Washoe County, NV School District (1965-1967).

Education: B.A., Industrial Arts, California State University at Chico; M.A., Education, Boston University; Doctorate of Education, Oklahoma State University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: Technology Education Division Policy Committee Chair, 1999-2002; Technology Education Division secretary, 2002-2005; Technology Education Division Research Committee Chair, 1989-1994; Technology Education Division Nominating Committee, 1997-2002; Technology Education Division Service Award, 1997, 2006; Technology Education Division Leadership Award, 1993; Technology Education Division Research Award, 1989. Committees: New Ideas Committee, 2005-2007, Chair 2006-2007; Nominating Committee, 2003-2005.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: Member since 1981; Member, Illinois University Council for Career and Technical Education; Member, SIUC College of Education and Human Services Council for Career and Technical Education.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

As technology continues to evolve, and the technological world in which we live continues to increase in complexity, it becomes ever more important for us as educators to ensure that all students receive an education that will prepare them for the future they are likely to enjoy. We in technology education have a unique opportunity to make a major contribution by insuring that we serve all students, and that we continue to serve as resources to the entire educational profession.

CANDIDATE 1

TERRY ROBINSON

Occupation: Graphic Design Instructor

Employment History: Instructor, Canadian Valley Tech Center (1994-present); Graphic Designer (1980-1994).

Education: B.A., Fine Arts, Sam Houston State University

ACTE Involvement: Division: Nine years, ACTE National Conference (Four as T&l Delegate); Board Member of Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences, 2006-2007; President of American Association of Trade and Industrial Instructors, 2004-2006; President of National Association of Trade and Industrial Education, 2004-2006. Region: Region IV T&l Teacher of the Year, 2005. Committees: OkACTE T&l Awards Committee, 1997-present; OkACTE T&l PAC Committee, 2002-2005.

Other National, State and Local Involvement: OkACTE T&l President, 2002; OkACTE T&l President Elect, 2001; Adviser, 100 percent Membership Chapter SkillsUSA, 1994-present; Oklahoma SkillsUSA Adviser of the Year, 2006.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

There have been many advances in education from the one-room schoolhouse my parents attended to the state-of-the-art facilities that young people are now able to attend. These steps were made through a tremendous amount of hard work. I have had the opportunity to observe the important position that ACTE holds, being the voice for CTE. I would like the opportunity to represent T&l as part of this voice.

T&l programs have achieved many fantastic accomplishments, and one of my goals would be to create clips on these achievements and distribute these informative and promotional tools throughout the country, including to legislators.

For this to be successful, it will require T&l to be united. I see the importance of the new image, Skilled and Technical Sciences, as it clearly identifies our programs. Skilled is an ability or proficiency involving the use of hands. Technical is dealing with practical, industrial and mechanical arts. Science is the systematized knowledge derived from observation, study and experimentation. This will better explain how we will align with the new academic demands being placed on CTE.

We must have innovative approaches to our individual curriculums to handle the stricter academic rigors that are being required. Many of these approaches will be unique to T&l programs, so it would be helpful to establish a network to share methods that work. This will enable us to embrace the changes, not struggle against them.

I would appreciate that opportunity to do so as the ACTE T&l Vice President.

CANDIDATE 3

J. "STEWART" SPITTLE

Occupation: Instructor-Electrical Trades

Employment History: Mid-East Career & Technology Centers, Instructor (1999-Present), Adult Instructor, evening (2000-2006); Instructor, Union CCC (1992-1999); Instructor, Monroe City Schools (1989-1992)

Education: Teaching Credentials, North Carolina A&T; Associate Degree, Wingate University; Additional Coursework, Kent State University.

ACTE Involvement: Division: T&l Policy and Planning Committee; T&l Membership Committee; OH T&l president-elect, past president 2001; NC past T&l president, 1998; AATII member; ASTA (NATIE) board member; SkillsUSA Technical and Educational Committees. Region: Region I T&l Representative, 20012003; Region I Membership Committee Representative 2005-2006; Region II, 1998 Regional Meeting. Committees: ACTE Membership Committee-Member and Past Chair ACTE Minority Committee, 2001

Other National, State and Local Involvement: North Carolina and Ohio T&l Division President; Ohio T&l Division President-elect; Presenter/CoPresenter ACTE National Conference, AOD North Carolina, Ohio; National Policy Seminar; NCCER Master Trainer 1996-present; NC State Teachers Electrical Association President; NC, OH SkillsUSA Board of Directors; OH T&l Teacher of the Year; OH Pacesetter Award; OH SkillsUSA Contest Coordinator.

PLATFORM STATEMENT:

Thank you for the opportunity to run for T&l Vice President-Elect.

I believe the role of the T&l Division is to assure strong, rigorous programs so that students have access to the necessary industry recognized credentials. This will allow them an opportunity to meet their career and life goals.

Leadership for classroom teachers, teacher educators, and a solid relationship with business and industry will be essential to assist in the preparation of the workforce of tomorrow and one that I look forward to leading.

If elected I will continue to work hard. I will strive to make a difference and therefore; I will:

* Be an active voice for the T&l Division membership

* Be actively involved with all affiliates

* Effectively and positively represent T&l education at the national and regional levels

* Promote involvement in the T&l Division at national, regional, state and local levels

* Provide classroom teachers with material and support to be successful in their disciplines

* Most importantly I will continue to be an active, involved and distinct voice for the T&l Division on Capitol Hill.

I ask for your vote for Vice President-Elect of the Trade & Industrial Division.