2016 Alabama School Journal Election Guide 5

TRACY DAVIS

Mobile County Education Association Tracy Davis, of Mobile, AL, is a 15-year veteran teacher of the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS). She is a second grade teacher at Florence Howard Elementary School. She has attended the AEA Minority Leadership Training conference, the AEA summer Leadership Conference and the 2016 NEA Representative Assembly in Washington, D.C. Currently, Ms. Davis is an Executive Board member of the Mobile County Education Association (MCEA). She is asking for your vote.

HARRY RICHARDSON

Mobile County Education Association (No photo or bio provided.)

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.

LINDA TAYLOR RUFFIN

Mobile County Education Association My name is Linda Taylor Ruffin, a Special Education teacher in Mobile County. I have certifications and licensure in administration, social work, and an Ed.S. from the University of South Alabama. I am a former member of the MCEA Executive Board, and the 2013 Building Effective Local Leaders Team. I am an active member of the Mobile County Education Association, school association representative, and Alabama Classroom Teachers.

TARA HUNTER

Mobile County Education Association My name is Tara Hunter. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Alabama State University; a Masters degree in Educational Media and a Certification in Educational Leadership from University of South Alabama; and an Education Specialist degree in Library Media from University of West Alabama. With 20 years of experience in the Mobile public schools, I am now Library Media Specialist at Florence Howard School. (No photo provided.)

JUANITA B. VEALE

Mobile County Education Association My name is Juanita B. Veale, Signature Academy Specialist with Mobile County Public Schools. Currently, I hold a BS degree in Business and Marketing Education, along with a M.Ed. Media Specialist and M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Education Administration. I have a total of 23 combined years of experience in the classroom and as an administrator with my years of tenure in the following areas: Business Management Administration Instructor (15 years), and Achievement Specialist (2 years).

BONITA ENGLISH

Mobile County Education Association My name is Bonita English. I teach at John L. Leflore High School. I have been teaching for 32 years. I am a strong advocate for public education. I am presently the president of (ACT) Association of Classroom Teachers. I serve on the Alabama Education Association Board of Directors. I have served four years as Mobile County Association president for the local chapter. I have served on all of the commissions. (No photo provided.)

ASHLEE KIMPEL

Mobile County Education Association Elect Ashlee Kimpel for state delegate. 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.

AMIR ENGLISH

Mobile County Education Association It would be my pleasure to represent Alabama at the upcoming 2017 National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. I am a registered nurse; presently employed as a school nurse with the Mobile County Public School System. Currently, I serve as an Executive Board member for the Mobile County Education Association (MCEA). Throughout my career, I have strived to promote fair and equal treatment for our students and our state's public education employees.

AEA DISTRICT 2 ACTIVE NEA DELEGATE

WILLIE GEORGE SHELBY

Montgomery County Education Association Life is a story on volumes of three: The Past, The Present, and The Yet- To-Be. Mr. Willie Shelby is a heartfelt third generation educator that impacts his students' lives every day with innovative and passionate curriculum standard based instruction. Likewise, I Willie Shelby nominate myself for my name to be placed on the 2016-2017 Active AEA member ballot as state delegate. In addition to his extravagant educational experiences and abilities.

KERI CROSBY PATRICK

Montgomery County Education Association My name is Keri Crosby Patrick. I am an active member in AEA and my local is the Montgomery County Education Association. I am presently serving my second term as Middle School At- Large and my second term serving on the AEA Legislative Commission, as well as delegate to AEA-NEA representative assemblies. I am currently teaching sixth grade social studies at Goodwyn Middle and is my first year serving on the schools Building Leadership Team.

ELAINE CARTER

Enterprise Education Association Elaine Carter, a passionate, experienced proven leader and strong advocate for public education is humbly asking for your vote to serve as state delegate. She has served the Enterprise Education Association, UniServ District 25 Advisory Board and her community in many capacities. She also feels her experiences at the local, state, and national levels will continue to help lead AEA/NEA to the next level. Thank you for continued support.

JOANN WILSON

Montgomery County Education Association Presently, I am employed by Montgomery Public Schools as Career Tech teacher. Some of the positions that I have previously held are: local treasurer, secretary, AEA state contact, AEA Budget Commission, AEA-NEA Resolutions Commission, AEA Board of Directors, and delegate to AEA-NEA Representative Assembly. Currently, I serve as building representative and secretary of the Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) Board of Directors. Your vote is greatly appreciated.

RUBY JILES

Montgomery County Education Association (No photo or bio provided.)

CINDY BUIE

Houston County Teachers Association I am asking for your support for delegate to NEA RA. I am a sixth grade teacher at Webb Elementary School in Houston County. I have served as president of the Houston County Education Association for nine years. I am also president of UniServ District 26 and a member of the Legislative Contact Team. My other experiences included: Leadership Conference, Minority Conference, PR&R, AEA Delegate and NEA RA. Your vote would be greatly appreciated.