6 2016 Alabama School Journal Election Guide

AEA DISTRICT 2 ACTIVE NEA DELEGATE (CONTINUED)

MATTIE BEACHER JONES

Montgomery County Education Association A mediocre teacher tells, a good teacher explains, a superior teacher demonstrates but a great teacher inspires. Greetings! I am Mattie Jones, current first grade teacher at Fitzpatrick Elementary School. I have been an educator and teacher in Montgomery County for 35 years. As an active member of AEA for over 30 years, I have served a number of positions in both the local and state organizations. Vote Mattie Jones for state delegate.

KRISTY HATCH

Montgomery County Education Association With 17 years experience as a teacher, lead teacher, education specialist, and AEA member and a child who attends public schools, I have a vested interest in being an advocate for students and educators. My work with local and state agencies will bring decision-making to educators, families, and communities. I will monitor charter school progress, PEEHIP legislation, Students First, and other regulations with impact our educators and keep you informed in all these areas.

DEXTER PEEPLES

Montgomery County Education Association My name is Dexter Peeples and I am seeking your vote. Having been involved with AEA as a student, I am now ready to step into a leadership role and help make AEA stronger. With your help, I will serve and lead as best I as I know how. Again, I ask you to vote Dexter Peeples, the Peeples choice!

ANNTONIA B. OWENS

Montgomery County Education Association Anntonia B. Owens has served as president of the Montgomery County Education Association. She has gained experience and knowledge from the following activities: Network For Alabama Teaching Fellows, Legislative Commission, AEA Cadre, NEA Priority Schools Initiative, NEA Great Public Schools (GPS) Facilitator, AEA's Emerging Leaders, B.E.L.L. Team, AEA Delegate and NEA's Representative Assembly. Please elect Anntonia to serve as your voice and vote on educational issues regarding our future. Thank you.

PAMELA D. WEST

Montgomery County Education Association I'm currently seeking your vote for state delegate. I'm committed to the teaching profession and proud member of AEA for 19 years. I'm currently serving on the Executive Board of the New Montgomery County Education Association, Young Member Engagement Committee, building AR, legislative contact, chairperson of Professional Practices, and served as a delegate to the AEA-NEA Delegate Assembly. I'm dedicated and committed to serving our district. Your vote and support would be greatly appreciated.

JEROME BELLAMY

Dale County Education Association I hold a Bachelor and a Master's degree from Troy University; taught in the Dale County School system for 35 years; president, Dale County Education Association; past chair, UD 25 Advisory Council; past vice chair of AEA PR Commission; past vice chair of the AEA Legislative Commission; NEA-RA state delegate. I would appreciate your vote!

AEA DISTRICT 3 ACTIVE NEA DELEGATE

PAM MEADOWS GREGORY

Lee County Education Association I am a graduate of Auburn University with BS and MS degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. Thirty-one of my 35 years teaching have been dedicated to children in Alabama. During this time, I have been a member of LCEA, AEA, and NEA, have attended Delegate Assemblies and Leadership Conferences, and currently serve as AR, delegate, president of LCEA, and AEA Board Member. Please allow me to serve you as your NEA state delegate.

VIVIAN MITCHELL MARTIN

Lee County Education Association It is with great pleasure that I ask you to please vote for me to represent District 3 as a delegate to the 2017 NEA Representative Assembly.

KELVIN JONES

Ingram State Technical College Education Association Kelvin has been a collaborative teacher at ISTC for over 16 years. He recently received the award for AEA Outstanding Postsecondary Member. A resourceful and reliable leader, Kelvin's experience includes local AEA president, delegate to the NEA and AEA representative assemblies, Postsecondary Executive Board, Legislative Executive Committee, and NEA SOGI Committee. Kelvin is compassionate about public education and constantly advocates for the rights and benefits of students and educators. Please vote for him!

KIMBERLIE N. WALKER

Lee County Education Association An advocate for educators and students alike, I have been a classroom teacher, NEA, AEA, and Lee County Education Association member for 21 years. I received Teacher of the Year Awards in 2003 and 2013 and have served on various leadership teams at the school, system, and state level. I have served two terms on the UniServ District 19 Advisory Council, AEA delegate for six years, and LCEA secretary for seven years.

BECKY HORN

Randolph Education Association My name is Becky Horn, a 37-year member of AEA. I am a graduate of Lineville High School and Jacksonville State University. My teaching career has been spent at Wedowee Middle School in Randolph County. Currently, I am serving as president of my local, treasurer of UniServ District 14, and a member of the Board of Directors District 3. I would appreciate your vote for NEA Representative Assembly delegate.

KENYATTA GORDON SIMMONS

Alexander City Active/ ESP As an educator, being an instructional coach and an active member of the Alexander City Education Association for 12 years, I, Kenyatta Simmons, believe it is important to grow in leadership and continue to become more knowledgeable about one's craft. I currently serve my local association as secretary and want to continue to learn more about NEA serving as state delegate.

SYLVESTER JAMES

AIDB Education Association I am Sylvester James a candidate for state delegate. 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.

BEVERLY C. JOHNSON

Alexander City Active/ ESP I am currently an active member of the Alexander City Education Association and want to continue to represent the employees in our district. Your continual support as NEA delegate will be greatly appreciated.

ADRAINE HOLLY

Russell County Education Association Adraine Holly is a reading specialist with Russell County School District. She has been an educator for over 13 years. During which