Friends of CEC: A Monthly Giving Community for CEC Changemakers
Make an Ongoing Difference at CEC
Friends of CEC is a passionate community of monthly donors dedicated to empowering exceptional children and the educators who support them.
Your recurring gift sustains CEC’s five endowments, which invest in the future of special education through teacher preparation, leadership development, advocacy, and student recognition.
Join this powerful network today.
Why Give Monthly?
- Impact That Grows Over Time: Monthly gifts build into lasting change
- Easy & Flexible: Automatic donations on your schedule
- Budget-Friendly: Start at just $10/month
- Mission-Driven: Support CEC’s work to cultivate, empower, and champion education professionals serving individuals with disabilities
Member Benefits
As a Friend of CEC, you’ll receive:
- A welcome gift
- Recognition on our website and in our annual stewardship report
- A small annual token of appreciation
- Regular donor newsletter updates
- Invitations to:
- The Annual Friends of CEC Briefing
- Our Annual Donor Reception
- An Exclusive Coffee Bar at the CEC Convention
Giving Options
Choose a monthly amount that works for you.
You may also give:
- In honor or in memory of someone special
- With company matching gifts (check with your employer!)
Optional: Honoree will be recognized on the Friends of CEC webpage
Meet the Friends of CEC
Updated 8/18/2025
| Anna Adl |
| Scott Armstrong |
| Mary Baker-Hendy |
| Radha Bala |
| Bob Barrows |
| Julie Bost |
| Jordan Bowman |
| Robin Brewer |
| Megan Chester |
| Jennifer Cook |
| Kyena Cornelius |
| E. Paula Crowley |
| Franklin Day |
| Lara Fahey |
| Teri Faucette |
| Susan Fowler |
| Mikki Garcia |
| Wayne Goodrich |
| Jim Heiden |
| Kim Hinton |
| Claire Jagla |
| Glenda Johnson |
| Cynthia Kososki |
| Karmelyn Lee |
| Concetta Lewis |
| Jessica Lucke |
| Joan McDonald |
| Lorrane McPherson |
| Aanya Metrakos |
| Wanda Miller |
| Jake Minor |
| Toni Mixon |
| LaQuenta Montañez |
| Adam Moore |
| Stacy Pellettieri |
| Myrberline Pigne |
| Kathleen Puckett |
| Fonda Robinson |
| Nancy Roop |
| Kevin Rubenstein |
| Chad Rummel |
| Raleigh Sadlier |
| Rachel Shahrivar |
| Amy Stevens |
| Benjamin Tillotson |
| Cherie Vannatter |
| Natasha Veale |
| Lynn Ziraldo |
Monthly Giving FAQ
When will my credit card be charged?
Yes! You can pause, update, or cancel at any time.
Yes. You’ll receive an email after each donation and an annual summary in January.
CEC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Tax ID: 52-0886495
Questions?
Contact Director of Development Claire Jagla
(703) 264-9434 (voice)