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Charge: The purpose of this committee is to advise the ÃÈÃÃÉç staff and Board of Directors on current trends, issues, and needed programming related to diversity in educator preparation program faculty and candidates. ÌýThe 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 ÃÈÃÃÉç members to promoting an education workforce that mirrors the diversity of the K-12 student population.

NOTE: Committee members are asked to participate in virtual and in-person initiatives that are created by the committee (i.e., webinars, sessions at conferences).

Committee on Educator Diversity

Co-Chair: Nichole Brown, SUNY Oswego (2027)

Board Liaison:Ìý Christine Gentry, Yale University (2029)

David Fuentes, William Paterson (2028)
Bernard Oliver, Georgia Gwinnett College (2028)
Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino, Illinois State University (2029)
Clarence McFerren II, Texas Tech University (2029)
Diana Turk, NYU – Steinhardt (2029)
Constance Goodman, University of Central Florida (2029)

Staff Liaison:ÌýNicole Dunn

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 –

• Providing expertise and leadership to help strengthen professional education programs and capacity in global diversity through the creation, promotion, and/or dissemination of related deliverables via ÃÈÃÃÉç or other approved venues
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç’s global diversity initiatives

NOTE: Committee members are asked to participate in virtual and in-person initiatives that are created by the committee (i.e., webinars, sessions at conferences).

Committee on Global Diversity

Co-Chair: Udita Gupta, University of Utah (2028)
Co-chair: LaChan Hannon, Rutgers University – Newark (2028)

Board Liaison: Rene Parmar, SUNY – New Paltz (2029)

Mandy Hansen, Colorado Dept. of Education (2027)
Luciana de Oliveira, Virginia Commonwealth University (2027)
Lori Czop Assaf, Texas State University (2027)
Clara Amador-Lankster, National University (2029)
Erik Byker, University of North Carolina-Charlotte (2029)

Staff Liaison:ÌýBrooke Evans

Charge: The Committee on Government Relations and Advocacy is charged with supporting ÃÈÃÃÉç and its membership in its advocating for the profession. This work includes –

• Serving as the lead advocates of the ÃÈÃÃÉç membership and working to build the capacity of ÃÈÃÃÉç and its members to be the nation’s leading advocates for educator preparation at the state and national levels
• Supporting ÃÈÃÃÉç’s government relations staff in the development of national legislative priorities and activities
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç’s government relations and advocacy activities

NOTE: Committee members are asked to attend Washington Week.

Committee on Government Relations and AdvocacyÌý

Chair: Meredith Critchfield, Grand Canyon University (2027)

Board Liaison: Bryan Duke, University of Central Oklahoma (2027)

Jared Stallones, University of Northern Colorado (2027)
Karen Escalante, California State University – San Bernadino (2028)
Abbie Strunc, Sam Houston State University (2028)
Benjamin Forsyth, University of Northern Iowa (2028)
Danielle Dennis, University of Rhode Island (2029)
Catherine Horn, University of Houston, (2029)

Staff Liaison:ÌýJacqueline King

Charge: The purpose of the Holmes Program Advisory Committee is to advise the ÃÈÃÃÉç staff and Board of Directors on the implementation and expansion of the Holmes Program, ÃÈÃÃÉç’s signature program promoting diversity among leaders and scholars in education.

NOTE: The monthly time commitment is roughly five hours.

Committee on the Holmes Program

Co-chair: Leslie Ekpe, Texas A&M University-Commerce (2027)
Co-chair: Sohyun Meacham, University of Northern Iowa (2028)

Board Liaison:Ìý Christine Gentry, Yale University (2029)

Belinda Edwards, Kennesaw State University (2027)
Gina Anderson, Texas Woman’s University (2027)
Valeisha M. Ellis, Spelman College (2028)
Januela Burt, Bowie State University (2029)
Azaria Cunningham, Boston University (2029)

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 –

• Promoting the use of innovative strategies and technological interventions in schools and professional educator preparation contexts by gathering and disseminating information about resources and practices
• Facilitating communication and interaction about innovations in learning and technology among educator preparation faculty
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç’s innovation and technology initiatives

NOTE: Committee members are asked to participate in virtual and in-person initiatives that are created by the committee (i.e., webinars, sessions at conferences).

Committee on Innovation and Technology

Co-chair: Leticia De Leon, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (2028)
Co-chair:Ìý Peña Bedesem, Kent State University (2027)

Board Liaison: Anne Tapp Jaksa, Saginaw Valley State University (2027)

Jon Margerum-Leys, Oakland University (2027)
Leticia De Leon, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (2028)
Andrea Borowczak, University of Central Florida (2028)
Ted Hall, Indiana University-Indianapolis (2029)
Shannon Kane, University of Maryland (2029)
Di Liu, Temple University (2029)

Staff Liaison:ÌýBrooke Evans

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 –

• Identifying and developing themes and strands for the Annual Meeting, drafting the accompanying calls for proposals, and coordinating the proposal solicitation process
• Verifying the Annual Meeting proposal review process, ensuring reviews are completed, and making decisions on member sessions based on reviewer feedback
• Recommending speakers and topics for ÃÈÃÃÉç sessions during the Annual Meeting
• Advising on topics and programming for the Leadership Academy
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç regarding the professional development needs of the membership and new formats for delivery of professional development activities

NOTE: This committee meets virtually twice a month for 90-minutes. They usually do not meet in June, July, or December unless needed. There is one in-person meeting that is held at the end of ÃÈÃÃÉç’s Annual Meeting. Members will also do independent work in between meetings; especially during the late summer and fall.

Committee on Meetings and Professional DevelopmentÌý

Co-Chair: Reyna García Ramos, Pepperdine University (2027)
Co-Chair: Natalie Bolton, University of Missouri – St. Louis (2028)

Board Liaison:Ìý Loury Floyd, Lenoir-Rhyne University (2029)

Laura Spenceley, SUNY-Oswego (2027)
Erin Horne, North Carolina State University (2027)
Cynthia S. Nicholson, Norfolk State University (2028)
Raymond W. Francis, Central Michigan University (2028)
Michelle A. Brown-Grant, Broomfield College of Montclair State University (2028)
Rochonda Nenonene, University of Dayton (2029)
Diana Porras, California State University-Long Beach (2029)

Staff Liaisons: Al Davis

Charge: The Committee on ÃÈÃÃÉç Development and Capacity Building is charged with advising ÃÈÃÃÉç 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 –

• Participating in the design and implementation of member recruitment and retention initiatives, including the identification of timely educator preparation issues, programs, and services that can best meet the needs of the educator preparation community
• Developing member feedback and evaluation methods to inform what programs and services would respond to current needs
• Participating in development and evaluation of communication and marketing plans for existing and new programs and services for members and prospective members
• Assisting ÃÈÃÃÉç staff in developing prospective member recruitment initiatives with ÃÈÃÃÉç state chapters and member institutions
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç’s other membership initiatives

Note: Members may be asked to attend and assist with onsite membership related events and activities. (i.e., the membership hub at the Annual Meeting, information events).

Committee on ÃÈÃÃÉç Engagement and Outreach

Chair:Ìý Christina Fields, Marist College (2028)

Board Liaison:Ìý Shireen Pavri, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Educator and Leadership Programs (2029)

Rachel Martinez, University of Houston Victoria (2027)
Sandra Nichols, University of Memphis (2028)
Roben Taylor Daubler, Waldon University (2028)
Lindy Gaudiano, Grand Canyon University (2028)
Yukari Amos, Eastern Michigan University (2028)
Sarah Long, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (2029)
Emily Pottinger, Grand Canyon University (2029)

Staff Liaisons:ÌýÌýJeanette BrownÌýandÌýJenn Dorsey

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 –

• Administering the Association’s Writing and Research Awards, issuing an annual call for entries and reviewing applications for the Outstanding Book Award, Outstanding Dissertation Award, and OutstandingÌýJTEÌýArticle Award
• Advising ÃÈÃÃÉç’s other research-related initiatives

NOTE: This committee does a lot of work during the summer months. Committee members will be required to review multiple books and dissertations and select the winners for the Outstanding Book Award, the Outstanding Dissertation Award, and the JTE Article of the Year Award. In addition, committee members are also asked to participate in virtual and in-person initiatives that are created by the committee (i.e., webinars, sessions at conferences).

Committee on Research and Dissemination

Co-Chair: Connor Warner, University of Utah (2028)
Co-Chair: Jian Wang, Texas Tech University (2027)

Board Liaison: Diana Lys, Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation & Accreditation (2029)

Anne Cash, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2027)
Brianne Walsh Morettini, Rowan University (2027)
Guichun Zong, Kennesaw State University (2028)
Minsung Kwon, California State University-Northridge (2029)
Lorrie Webb, Texas A&M University-Central Texas (2029)

Staff Liaisons:ÌýBrooke Evans