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As AACTE continues its work to revolutionize education and advance the educator profession, the Association is seeking talented, and thoughtful volunteer leaders to serve on its programmatic advisory committees. Are you ready to lend your expertise and assume a leadership role in the national educator preparation community, or do you know someone who is? Nominate yourself or a colleague by May 15.
All faculty, staff, and administrators from member institutions are eligible to serve on a programmatic advisory committee. Members may not serve on more than one programmatic advisory committee at the same time.
Self-nominations are accepted. The nominator and nominee must be from current AACTE member institutions.
Committee appointments will be approved by the AACTE Board of Directors in early fall. Those appointed will serve a three-year term beginning March 1, 2024. Committees typically meet once in person during the AACTE Annual Meeting and virtually during the remainder of the year.
For more information, contact Janae Blanscet at jblanscet@aacte.org.
Charge: The purpose of this committee is to advise the AACTE staff and Board of Directors on current trends, issues, and needed programming related to diversity in educator preparation program faculty and candidates. The Committee is an outgrowth of the Diversifying the Workforce Topical Action Group (TAG), which will continue to operate in tandem with the new committee. Together, the committee and TAG are a powerful demonstration of the interest and commitment of AACTE members to promoting an education workforce that mirrors the diversity of the K-12 student population.
Co-Chair: Norma Guzman, Texas A&M University – Kingsville (2024) Co-Chair: Kandi Hill-Clarke, University of Memphis (2024)
Board Liaison: Laura Alamillo, Sonoma State University (2025)
Taryn Brown, University of Florida (2026) Tambra Jackson, Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis (2024) Amanda Morales, University of Nebraska (2026) Colleen Mulholland, University of Northern Iowa (2024) Katherine Norris, Howard University (2025) Jennifer Samson, Hunter College (2025) LaRon Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University (2024)
Staff Liaisons: Nicole Dunn and Weade James
Charge: The Committee on Global Diversity is charged with fostering the development of quality teaching and professional education practices that promote diversity, equity, and global perspectives that advance the preparation of world-class educators responsive to all learners. This work includes –
Co-Chair: Gilda Martinez Alba, Towson University (2024) Co-Chair: Christina Wright Fields, Marist College (2024)
Board Liaison: Carole Basile, Arizona State University (2025)
Judith R. Cruzado-Guerrero, Towson University (2026) Novea Mcintosh, University of Dayton (2025) Michael Putman, University of North Carolina – Charlotte (2025) Shea Kerkhoff , University of Missouri Saint Louis (2026) Lin Wu, Western Oregon University (2026)
Staff Liaisons: Brooke Evans and Weadé James
Charge: The Committee on Government Relations and Advocacy is charged with supporting AACTE and its membership in its advocating for the profession. This work includes –
Chair: Lisa Bisogno, Northeastern State University (2024)
Board Liaison: Anne Tapp, Saginaw Valley State University (2024)
Sonja Lopez Arnak, Alliant International University (2024) Christine Gentry, New York University (2025) Alan Sebel, Touro University (2026) Desha Williams, West Chester University (2026) Reginald Williams, South Carolina State University (2024) James Wolfinger, St. John’s University (2025)
Charge: The purpose of the Holmes Program Advisory Committee is to advise the AACTE staff and Board of Directors on the implementation and expansion of the Holmes Program, AACTE’s signature program promoting diversity among leaders and scholars in education.
Co-Chair: Amanda Wilkerson, University of Central Florida Co-Chair: Bianca Nightengale-Lee, Florida Atlantic University
Board Liaison: Gladis Kersaint, University of Connecticut (2024)
Lora Bailey, Virginia Commonwealth University (2026) Charles Barnes, Rowan University (2025) Andrew Daire, Virginia Commonwealth University (2024) Tiphanie Gonzalez, State University of New York, Oswego (2024) Rhonda Porter, Albany State University (2024)
Staff Liaison: Weade James
Charge: The Committee on Innovation and Technology is charged with developing the Association’s classroom reform and technology agendas related to PK-12 and postsecondary education. This work includes –
Co-chair: Rachel Karchmer-Klein, University of Delaware (2024) Co-chair: Lorrie Webb, Texas A&M University San Antonio (2025)
Board Liaison: Marcie Wycoff-Horn, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2025)
Laurie M Bobley, Touro University (2026) Helen Bond, Howard University (2025) Michael Kennedy, University of Virginia (2025) Punya Mishra, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University (2026) David Slykhuis, Valdosta State University (2024) Guy Trainin, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2026)
Staff Liaison: Brooke Evans and Weade James
Charge: The Committee on Meetings and Professional Development is charged with recommending and supporting professional development activities that strengthen member programs and build their capacity to prepare educators who can teach every child effectively. This work includes –
Chair: Jennifer Waddell, University of Missouri, Kansas City (2024)
Board Liaison: Loury Floyd, University of North Carolina – Pembroke (2026)
Teresa Banks, Mississippi Valley State University (2024) Kelli Carney, Northeastern State University (2025) Tori Colson, University of Souther Indiana (2026) Roben Daubler, Western Governors University (2024) Molly Gerrish, University of Wisconsin – River Falls (2026) Audrey Lensmire, Augsbury University (2026) Shelia Williams, Elizabeth City State University (2025)
Staff Liaisons: Marta Drake
Charge: The Committee on Membership Development and Capacity Building is charged with advising AACTE around member recruitment and retention, including ongoing attention to dues structures and membership categories that best meet the needs of the Association. This work includes –
Co-chair: Rochonda Nenonene, University of Dayton (2024) Co-chair: Sara Skretta, University of Nebraska Lincoln (2025)
Board Liaison: Loleta Sartin, Mercer University (2025)
Larry Daniel, University of Texas Permian Basin (2026) Thomas Koballa, Mercer University (2025) Jessica McLees, University of South Carolina Upstate (2025) Clay Smith, East Carolina University (2025)
Staff Liaisons: Chris Martin
Charge: The Committee on Research and Dissemination is charged with advising and assisting the Association in facilitating, promoting, and disseminating research that adds to the knowledge base for educator preparation, making meaningful contributions to the professional narrative, and building the capacity of the field and the Association to inform policy and practice. This work includes –
Chair: Nicolas Hartlep, Berea College (2024)
Board Liaison: Stacey Edmonson, Sam Houston State University (2024)
Anne Cash, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2026) Conra Gist, University of Houston (2024) Timothy Goodale, Elizabeth City State University (2026) Olivia Modesto, Texas A&M University – Kingsville (2026) Jim Van Overschelde, Texas State University (2025) Shelbie Witte, Oklahoma State University (2025)
Staff Liaisons: Weade James