Executive Board

Officers

  • Executive Director and Past President - Nancy Bradley, Virginia Tech

  • President - Tricia Stohr-Hunt, University of Richmond

  • President Elect - Kristien Zenkov, George Mason University

  • Secretary - Audra Parker, George Mason University

  • Treasurer - Maggie Barber, Old Dominion University

All terms run from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. Elections will be held spring 2025.

Spring 2025 Elections

We are currently seeking nominations for President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. President-Elect will serve the organization in different capacities over a total of 6 years (two as President-elect, two as President, and two as past-president), while the positions of Secretary and Treasurer are each two-year terms. We are looking for broad representation on the board, including, but not limited to cultural diversity, institutional size, superintendent regions within the commonwealth, and public/private designation. Position descriptions are in the menu below. Contact the VACTE board if you would like more information about these roles.

  • The President-Elect shall serve as a member of the Executive Board and also serve as a member of the Conference Planning Committee. The President-Elect shall assume the Presidency after a two-year term. The President-Elect shall serve in the absence of the President and succeed to the Presidency if for any reason the President cannot fulfill responsibilities or term of office. In such a case, the President-Elect shall succeed to the unexpired remainder of the Presidency and subsequently commence a full two-year term as President on July 1 following election of a new President-Elect in accordance with Article VI, Section I. In the event that the President-elect shall not be able to serve out a full term, both a President and President-elect shall be elected at the time of the next election. The President-Elect shall alternate between an individual member or a faculty member or administrator at a public VACTE member institution and an individual member or a faculty member or administrator at a private VACTE member institution.

  • The Secretary shall record all minutes of the Executive Board and general membership/business meetings, distribute the minutes to the constituent membership, archive meeting minutes for consultation, maintain the files (digital or other) of the association, maintain board and leadership team communication lists, and perform other duties as required. The Secretary shall serve on the Communications Committee and as a member of the Executive Board.

  • The Treasurer shall supervise all monies paid into and out of the general fund. The Treasurer shall prepare a financial report for presentation at general membership/business meetings and maintain a current roster of individual members and institutional member representatives. The Treasurer shall also serve on the Conference Planning Committee and as a member of the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall provide assistance as required for the biennial audit and be responsible for all external financial reports.

Standing Committees

  • Awards Committee Co-Chair - Ellen Rodgers, George Mason University

  • Awards Committee Co-Chair - Courtney Sullivan, University of Virginia

  • Communications Chair - Jillian McGraw, University of Virginia

  • Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair - Dara Hall, James Madison University

  • Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair - Kristina Peck, University of Mary Washington

  • The Teacher Educators’ Journal (TTEJ) Journal Editorial Team - Virginia Tech

    • Nancy Bradley

    • Christine Christianson

    • Natalie Ferand

    • Donna Fortunte

    • Kristina Bell

Special Interest Groups

  • Clinical Experiences SIG Co-Chair - Deborah Napoli, University of Richmond

  • Clinical Experiences SIG Co-Chair - Kristina Peck, University of Mary Washington

  • Advocacy and Policy SIG Co-Chair - Jeff Davis, University of Virginia

  • Advocacy and Policy SIG Co-Chair - Maggie Barber, Old Dominion University

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG Chair - Oris Griffin, James Madison University

Partnerships

  • Deans & Leaders - Pete Kelly, University of Mary Washington

  • Virginia Education Assessment Collaborative - Joel Hanel, University of Richmond

  • Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure - Peggy Schimmoeller, Randolph College

  • Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure - Andy Cox, University of Virginia-Wise

  • Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure - Eric Moffa, Washington-Lee University

  • Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure - Lindy Johnson, William and Mary

  • Virginia Public Education Coalition - Jeff Davis, University of Virginia







 
 

One Voice for Teacher Education

"The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators is an inclusive organization that seeks to invite the involvement of multiple constituencies interested in promoting: (1) the professional development of pre-service and inservice teachers, and (2) school/university partnerships that enhance PreK-12 student learning and well-being: education and arts and sciences faculty and administrators in community colleges and colleges and universities; PreK-12 school-based clinical faculty and administrators; legislators and members of state departments; and teacher education candidates."

— VACTE Constitution