CEC’s 2024 Board of Directors Election
Voting in the election for the CEC Board of Directors allows members to have a voice in shaping the future of CEC, and it is vital that we have broad participation. The board plays a crucial role in setting the direction of our organization and ensuring that our leadership reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of our members is essential, and we continue to be responsive to the needs of the field. We hope you will vote!
Board of Directors Election: What you need to know!
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Learn about the candidates below.
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All members with an email on file as of October 1, 2024, will be sent an email via SurveyMonkey by October 12; the email contains your unique link to vote.
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A downloadable ballot will be posted on this page once the election opens.
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You will be able to rank all seven candidates.
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Four new members will be elected and will serve one four-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.
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Paper ballots were mailed in early October to members without an email address on file.
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Five lucky voters will be selected at random to receive an Amazon gift card!
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The deadline to vote is 11:59 pm ET, Wednesday, October 30th.
Questions? Please contact Sharon Rodriguez, Director of Governance and Executive Services.
Learn About the Candidates for Your Board of Directors
Radha Balasubramaniam (Bala), M.A.Early Childhood Special Educator, Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, California, USAThis is Radha Bala from Berryessa Union School District in San Jose, CA. I have been an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for 16 years and have been working with young children for 20 years. I humbly seek your vote … |
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Amy BraddockM.S., Teacher, Harwood Elementary, West Fargo Public Schools, Fargo, North Dakota, USAAmy Braddock is a special educator at Harwood Elementary, part of West Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota. Amy has served in various roles throughout the district for 15 years, including Assistive Technology Specialist, high school… |
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Jason Miller, Ph.D.Coordinator of Compliance, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland, USADr. Jason Miller is currently the Coordinator of Compliance for Baltimore County Public Schools where he leads teachers and staff in professional learning around IEP development/implementation and works with families to resolve concerns… |
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Bradley MillsPh.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Fayetteville State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USADr. Bradley Mills brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the field of Special Education, having devoted 18 years to advancing educational practices and supporting diverse learners. His career began in West Virginia, where he spent… |
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Adam Moore, Ph.D.Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Special Education, University of Rhode Island, Hinesburg, Vermont, USAAdam Moore (he/him) is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Special Education at the University of Rhode Island (URI). As a practitioner-scholar dedicated to high quality educational opportunities for… |
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Wendy Otheim, Ed. S.Director of Special Services, Brandon Valley School District, Hartford, South Dakota, USAWendy Otheim, Ed.S., brings over 35 years of dedicated experience to the field of education. She holds degrees in elementary education, special education, and administration from Northern State University and the University of South Dakota. Currently, Wendy… |
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Mabel Rivera, Ph.D.Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Aberdeen, North Carolina, USADr. Mabel Rivera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Specialized Educational Programs at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. With a rich background as a former elementary and special education teacher in the public school system,… |
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