Council, on various AEA committees and commissions, and served two terms on the AEA Board of Directors. With your vote and support I am ready, willing, and able to serve you as your AEA vice president. Thank you for your support, Amelia Couch.

BERNARD SANDERSON

Blount County ESP For more than 15 years, Bernard has served on the AEA and ESP boards and his local UniServ Council. He attends Delegate Assemblies, RAs, conferences, workshops, and has been a member of AEA's commissions. Bernard has served on numerous committees for Blount BOE, he is Ruling Elder in his church, Head Trustee and EMT with his fire and rescue, and is active in his community.

NEA ALTERNATE DIRECTOR

SUSAN WILLIAMS BROWN

Gadsden St. Community College Education Association Susan Williams Brown, mathematics instructor at Gadsden State Community College currently serves as president of the AEA Postsecondary Executive Committee and as president of her local. She is a member of the AEA Board, a member of the TRS Board of Control, and a former member of the NEA Board. Susan has 37 years teaching experience in both the K-12 and Postsecondary systems. Susan would appreciate your vote and support.

NASHASTA CRAIG-POLLARD

Mobile County ESP I'm an 18-year transportation professional with Mobile County Schools. I currently serve as VP for MCESP, ESP State Board as District 1 Director and I serve on the Policies and Procedures Commission. I was a 2007 AEA Emerging Leaders graduate. I served on the Budget Commission, EPPP Commission and as state delegate, as well as your NEA Interim Director. So please vote for a dedicated, motivated, experienced and willing leader for AEA.

BOBBY J. PIERSON

Shelby County Education Association I currently serve as teacher / bus driver in the Shelby County School System at Montevallo High School. Also serving on the AEA / ACT Board of Directors, Shelby County local active president. I have been a member of AEA for the past 36 years. I also serve on the NEA Resolutions Committee and other AEA and NEA Commissions. I now seek your vote and support for AEA statewide president.

SYLVESTER JAMES

AIDB Education Association I am Sylvester James, a candidate for AEA president. I am a member of the Legislative Contact Team, past president of Postsecondary Executive Board, and president of UniServ District 15 Advisory Council. I have a B.A. degree from Talladega College and a M.S. Ed from Jacksonville State University. If elected, I will serve with pride and dignity.

AEA BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

DAVID HOLT

DeKalb County Education Association David Holt is seeking the office of vice president of the Alabama Education Association. He is a career coach in DeKalb County. He has been an active member of AEA for 33 years. He is currently serving his second term on the AEA Board of Directors, District 4. He has served as a local and state leader in AEA. He has served as the Alabama National Beta Club's state sponsor for four terms.

AMELIA MCCORD COUCH

Randolph Education Association For 25 years, I have been an active AEA advocate for educators. I have served in all offices of my local association, as president and vice president of the UniServ District Advisory

AEA BOARD PRESIDENT

CAPT. TOM DANIEL

Mobile County Education Association Captain Tom Daniel has served as a local Alabama delegate and state contact to the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly for the past seven years and served as president, Mobile County Education Association (Alabama's largest local association) for the past two years. Captain Daniel's wife of 39 years Kacelia, has served as a public school teacher in Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Louisiana and their adult daughter is a public school teacher in Texas.

MICHAEL WESLEY, JR.

Hoover City Education Association Mr. Wesley is a second grade teacher at Trace Crossings Elementary. He's taught third, fourth, and fifth grades for the past ten years. He received both his Masters and Education Specialist degrees from UAB in Educational Leadership. As a 2011 Emerging Leaders graduate, Michael has served AEA on the local, state, and national levels in many capacities including president and vice president of Hoover AEA, Budget Commission, NEA Resolutions Committee, and ACT Board of Directors.

SHERRY TUCKER

Birmingham City ESP AEA president is a position that is not to be taken lightly. Experience is a part of leadership. Tucker has that experience. A leader should have the proper training needed for the position of AEA president. Tucker has the training to be AEA president. A leader should be prepared for serving as president for our education organization. I am prepared. I, Sherry Tucker, am asking you to vote for me as your next AEA president.

AEA BOARD DISTRICT 1 DIRECTOR

ASHLEE KIMPEL

Mobile County Education Association Elect Ashlee Kimpel for Board of Directors. Over the past eight years, I have worked in Baldwin and Mobile counties teaching science. As an emerging leader in AEA, I have experience on the Board of Directors and have learned about the status of our current situation in the state. Your vote would be much appreciated to allow me to continue to learn and represent you to improve all areas of the working environment.

KIMBERLY WINDHAM

Baldwin County Education Association I have over 13 years in the classroom as an English teacher and I am currently a school counselor between Central Baldwin Middle School and Elberta Middle School in Baldwin County. I have been active in my local association my entire career. I served as an association representative in Alabaster City Schools and I have held the offices of vice president and parliamentarian in Alabaster City. I was recently appointed parliamentarian for Baldwin County.

AEA BOARD DISTRICT 1 DIRECTOR (UNEXPIRED)

KIMBERLY WINDHAM

Baldwin County Education Association I have over 13 years in the classroom as an English teacher and I am currently a school counselor between Central Baldwin Middle School and Elberta Middle School in Baldwin County. I have been active in my local association my entire career. I served as an Association Representative in Alabaster City Schools and I have held the offices of vice president and parliamentarian in Alabaster City. I was recently appointed parliamentarian for Baldwin County.

2 2016 Alabama School Journal Election Guide CANDIDATES FOR NEA & AEA BOARD POSITIONS IN BALLOT ORDER