2016 Alabama School Journal Election Guide 7

time she has been a teacher, instructional coach, Title I Supervisor, and Reading First coach. Mrs. Holly is very passionate about the rights of educators. Please vote for Adraine Holly to represent our great state at the NEA Representative Assembly for 2016-17.

AMELIA COUCH

Randolph Education Association During my 24 years as an active member of the Alabama Education Association, I have served on various AEA Commissions and Committee, served two terms on the AEA Board of Directors, held every office of my local, have served as president and vice president of my UniServ Advisory Council, and served as delegate to the NEA-RA and the AEA Delegate Assembly. I am asking for the opportunity to represent you again. Thank you, Amelia Couch.

VIVIAN L. CROSBY

Elmore County Education Association In addition to teaching seventh grade Title I Math, I currently serve on Elmore County Sick Bank Committee, vice president of my local association, vice president of UniServ District 18 Advisory Council, and on the AEA Board of Directors. I am soliciting your continued support and vote. Thank you and be blessed.

AEA DISTRICT 4 ACTIVE NEA DELEGATE

ALICIA CRUMPLER

Professional Association of Attalla Educators My teaching career began at Attalla Elementary School after receiving my BS degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama. This is my fifth year with Attalla and I am currently teaching fifth grade science. Since beginning my career, I have earned my MA, also in Elementary Education from UA, and hope to begin the journey toward my PhD in Instructional Leadership.

TERESA W. SMITH, Ed.S.

DeKalb County Education Association Teresa W. Smith is seeking a position as a District 4 state delegate to the 2017 NEA Representative Assembly. Ms. Smith is currently a high school counselor in DeKalb County. She was a foreign language (Spanish) instructor and middle school counselor during the previous nine years. She has been an active member of AEA for 11 years and served as a local delegate for the 2016 NEA Representative Assembly.

ERIN EDGE

Etowah County Education Association I am a graduate of Jacksonville State University. There I received my BS in Elementary Education and my MA in School Counseling/Education. I taught with Attalla City Schools for 10 years. I now reside at Carlisle Elementary School as a counselor. The transition was a new, enjoyable experience, but nothing compared to the newest experience of parenthood with my husband, Kevin to our baby girl, Erika.

JACQUELINE PARSONS

Franklin County Education Association Jacqueline is a special education teacher with 17 years of experience. She has served numerous times in each officer position of her local, the Franklin County Education Association. She also served as a delegate to the state assembly and the national RA for several years. Your vote will enable her to continue working for you and will be greatly appreciated. As a state delegate, Jacqueline promises to be a voice for District 4.

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.

DAVID HOLT

DeKalb County Education Association David Holt 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. He has been a tennis coach, prom sponsor, football announcer, and city council member.

AEA DISTRICT 5 ACTIVE NEA DELEGATE

DR. DAVID G. BELTON

Huntsville Education Association Active/ESP I have been an active member of AEA since 2001. I have worked with both active and support personnel since that time through my local association. I have served in various capacities and I would like to serve as state delegate. As a state delegate, I will have the opportunity to be a part of the voice of AEA members on the national level. Thank for your support.

DR. BARBARA CADY

Alabama A&M University Education Association Teaching 40+ years at Alabama A&M University, past chairperson, Department of Special Education; past local president, vice president, secretary, building rep., delegate to general and Postsecondary assemblies; delegate to NEA Representative Assembly; Excellence in Teaching Award; past president of Faculty Senate and Board of Trustees, Postsecondary Senior University Board member, and past AEA Board of Directors, District 5. Currently serving as vice president of Postsecondary Division and on AEA Board of Directors representing Postsecondary.

AMY LACOUNT

Northeast Community College A&E Having been a member of AEA for over 16 years, I served as an ESP state delegate to representative assembly for many of those while employed at Gadsden State. I am now employed at Northeast Alabama Community College and am asking for your vote as an active member this year. I pledge to attend all meetings and support the issues that benefit Alabama students and education employees. Thanks for your vote!

BONNIE GARRETT

Huntsville Education Association Active/ESP I have been teaching for the past 16 years and during this time I have been a steadfast member of the HEA, AEA, and NEA. I have served the association in several capacities on the local, state, and national levels. As a past AEA/NEA delegate, I understand the importance of the representative assemblies and I humbly ask you to elect me to be your voice at these assemblies once again. Thank you for your support!

KEVIN S. HOLT

Northeast Community College A&E I became an active member in AEA in the late 1990's. I have been active since that time with the exception of two years I taught in Georgia. At that time I was a member of GEA. I have represented Jackson County as a state delegate for several years and as a national delegate once. I was a local/school representative at Section High School for two years and for six years at Woodville High School.

YOLANDA BLEDSOE

Huntsville Education Association Active/ESP Special education teacher in the Huntsville City Schools for 19 years. Member of HEA for 10 years. Presently serving my third year as building rep and second term on the Board of Directors. Member of HEA Legislative Committee. (No photo provided.)