ATE Standing Committees

Educational Programs & Planning

The Educational Programs and Planning Committee is responsible for overseeing and advancing the Association’s programs, services, and strategic initiatives that support its community, including areas related to recognition, inquiry, member engagement, and professional publications. 

​Pat Swails, Chair (2025-26)
Romena Holbert, Christine Ralston, Barbara-Purdum-Cassidy, Valerie Wright and John McConnell, Board Liaisons (2025-26)

MEMBERS
​Jennah Nerren (2025-26), Sunny Styles-Foster (2025-26), Giang-Nguyen Nguyen (2025-26), Charline B. Rowland (2025-26), Makia Yeigh (2025-26), Michael Cowan (2025-26), Ewa McGrail (2025-26), Abdulsamad Humaiden (2025-2027), Jordan Amor (2025-2027), Kimberly Tisi (2025-2027), Allison Smith (2025-2027), Christina Pfister (2025-28), Alicja Rieger (2025-28), Christine Reyes (2025-28), and Waynel Yu (2025-28)

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Governance

The Governance Committee focuses on governance matters, including: the application and interpretation of ATE’s Corporate Bylaws and its delegations of authority; verification of credentials for participation on the Delegate Assembly; resolutions; and issues impacting individual / organizational members, authorized state units and affiliate units for recommendation to the Board of Directors and Delegate Assembly.  

Becky Fredrickson, Chair (2025-26)
Lori Fulton and Elizabeth Jakubowski, Board Liaisons (2025-26)
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MEMBERS
​Vicki Thrailkill Pheil (2025-26), Ruth Best (2025-26), Marjori Krebs (2025-26), Karen Potter (2025-27) and Janet Lear (2025-28)

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Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Committee reviews all state and federal policy priorities for the Association and assists the national office and Board of Directors in maintaining a positive relationship with state legislatures and education entities, the United States Congress, and other governmental entities which affect educator preparation and the ability of the Association to carry out its mission.  The committee is also charged with enhancing the public image and goals of the Association and raising awareness of policy decisions that impact the organization’s membership.

Ashlie Jack, Chair (2025-27)
Tom Conway and Aiyana Henry, Board Liaison (2025-26)

MEMBERS
Greer Richardson (2025-26), Jacquelynn Pleis (2025-26), Caitlin Riegel (2025-27), Jackie Cusimano (2025-27), Rebecca Harris (2025-28) and Lijun Jin (2025-28)

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Fiscal Affairs

The Fiscal Affairs Committee works with ATE's CEO, Treasurer and the Board of Directors to develop a process and format for reporting fiscal matters, and works as a liaison with the Board of Directors to review the budget as prepared by the CEO. The Committee serves as a channel for considering fiscal information from the general membership, standing committees, and Delegate Assembly. The committee provides the Delegate Assembly with a yearly status report of the fiscal affairs of the Association and considers additional fiscal matters as they are identified.

Liz Ward, Chair (2025-26)
Vince O'Neill, Board Liaison (2025-26)

MEMBERS
​Ed Pultorak (2025-26), Angela Lewis (2025-27), Judy Beck (2025-28), Patricia Massoth (2025-28), President Cheryl Torrez (Ex-Officio), First Vice President Wallace (Ex-Officio), Treasurer Jon Yoshioka (Ex-Officio), and CEO Alisa Chapman (Ex-Officio)

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Diversity

The Diversity Committee provides guidance to the Board of Directors to ensure the Association has a culturally inclusive climate. 

James Thompson, Chair (2025-27)
Terrell Brown and Ray Francis, Board Liaison (2025-26)

MEMBERS
​​Charles Gonzalez (2025-26), Rebecca Raab (2025-27) and Rosela Balinbin Santos (2025-28)

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Nominations and Elections

The Nominations and Elections Committee secures recommendations from authorized units and
membership at-large for the offices to be filled; verifies the eligibility of all prospective nominees; prepares a slate consisting of a minimum of two qualified nominees for each office to be filled.

Emma Savage-Davis, Chair (2025-28)
Alisa Chapman, National Office Liaison

​MEMBERS
Jerry Rivera Wilson (2025-26), Carrie Robinson (2025-26), Frances Van Tassell (2025-27), Stacy George (2025-27), Stephanie Furuta (2025-28), and Danielle Sutherland (2025-28)

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ATE Commissions and Task Forces

Coming Soon

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