This month Aurora Education Association will hold elections to elect delegates to represent the AEA members at the NEA Representative Assembly which will be held July 1-6, 2010 in New Orleans, LA.
Only AEA members are eligible to vote in this election.
Delegates to the 2010 CEA Delegate Assembly were elected by acclamation at the December AR Council because there were not more nominations than the number of delegates AEA is eligible for. Please join us in congratulating the following AEA members who will be delegates to the CEA Delegate Assembly:
| Cathy Wildman Milton Stillwell Shelley Radecki Mary Dowd Jennifer Cronk-Cross Patrick Sandt Amanda Burkman Wendy Waterman Michelle Spikes |
Amy Nichols Vicki Reinhard Micki Amick Lee Ann Gott Gwynn Moore MaryAnn Moultrie Angie Wojdyla Laura Henry Nina Mulder |
Jim Keefe |
Elections for delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly will be held from January 20-29, 2010. Seven (7) at-large delegates will be elected. Please review the candidate statements below and then click on the link to the electronic ballot to cast your vote.
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Andrea Dirkman - As a teacher for 10 years and an AR for the last 6 years I have truly enjoyed being an active member of the association. The NEA delegate assembly is a great experience. I hope to continue my involvement and support the hard working teachers of APS. |
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LeeAnn Gott - It's more important than ever for educators to stand together, to ask questions, and to speak out for what's right. I've pushed for positive changes for teachers, students, and families as an AEA Board and ELA Caucus member. I would be honored to represent APS teachers at the NEA Assembly. |
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Marie Hannon - This is my eleventh year as an elementary teacher and my ninth year in APS. I have served as Alternate Associate Representative for three years and regularly attend AR meetings alongside my building’s AR. Being a NEA Delegate provides an additional opportunity to be involved in the association. |
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Brian Hayenga - I am an AEA Executive Board Member, Chair of the Grievance Committee, Membership Committee member and part of the APS Teacher Evaluation Revision Committee. Let me continue to serve AEA and our teachers by representing you at the NEA delegate assembly. |
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Laura Henry - I am a mild/moderate teacher at the elementary level and have had a variety of experiences as a general education teacher. I have been an AEA Association Representative for my building and am serving on the AEA board. I am a strong believer in advocating for both students and teachers. |
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Tina Jones – no statement submitted |
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James Keefe - I have been teaching for 25 years, a member of the AEA for 9 years and currently on the Board of Directors for AEA. I believe in teacher's rights and providing a quality education for students. |
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Gwynn Moore - As an Elementary Teacher, I listen, see and live many of the challenges we have every day to deliver quality instruction to all our students. Attending NEA’s Representative Assembly will build my knowledge of ways I can continue supporting teacher’s voices for a quality 21st Century Education for our students. |
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Shelley Radecki - I have enjoyed serving as an AEA building association representative and would love to further enhance my knowledge and advocacy skills with the opportunity to participate in the 2010 NEA Representative Assembly. I would be honored to further develop my ability to support educators and association members. Thank you! |
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Camille Schiraldi - Vote for Camille! A vote for Camille means that your voice is heard. Over the last 11 years, I represented you in various roles: AEA board, CEA and NEA delegate, AR, district teacher evaluation, Pilot School study group and steering and science curriculum committees. I will ensure your best interests. |
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Michelle Spikes - My name is Michelle Spikes. I am currently serving as a middle school board member working at West Middle School. I am running for Delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly to become more active in our association. As a delegate I believe I will be able achieve that goal. |
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Wendy Waterman - A teacher's voice must be heard in the arenas where change can influence the lives of educators. Building on previous experience, allow me the opportunity to be YOUR voice during the 2010 NEA assembly to address issues which need our collective input at the national level. |
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Shannon Wentworth - "I am the Technology Teacher at Sixth Avenue Elementary and the chairperson of the AEA Technology Integration Caucus. I have taught in APS for 10 years. Attending the NEA RA delegate assembly will help me learn more about how to better serve AEA and APS as a teacher and leader." |
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Cathy Wildman - I believe in speaking out for public school teachers and in advocating for the issues that support good public schools. We must stand together, united as one association, and speak out for one another. I believe in a strong, professional teachers’ association. I want to represent YOU! |
