FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5, 2024
Contact: Hannah Richards – hrichards@acteonline.org
ACTE Board of Directors Welcomes New Members, Thanks Outgoing Members
Alexandria, VA – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is pleased to announce that several new members have officially joined its ACTE Board of Directors. In addition, former President-elect Carrie Giles assumed the role of President on July 1, 2024. New ACTE President Giles shared:
“Thank you for your support and well wishes! I also wanted to extend my congratulations to the other incoming ACTE board members. I am truly honored to serve as ACTE President!”
“ACTE is truly a nationwide network and family of leaders, and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue to serve and represent so many CTE leaders across so many states. I will listen, lead, be your voice, and grow with you” continued President Giles.
ACTE would like to thank all current and outgoing Board of Directors members for their service to the organization throughout their tenure, as well as their continued contributions to ACTE and the CTE field.
Incoming Board Members:
Carrie Giles, President
Carrie Giles is the Central Region Chief Administrator at Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio. Her one-year term as President began July 1, 2024, and will be followed by a one-year term as Past-President beginning July 2025.
Robert Torres, President-elect
Robert Torres is a Professor and Department head at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. His one-year term as President-elect began July 1, 2024.
Chaney Mosely, Past President
Chaney Mosley is an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His one-year term as Past President began on July 1, 2024, following his one-year terms as President and President-elect.
Sandra Adams, Administration Division Vice President
Sandra Adams is an Administrator at the Career Academy for Fort Wayne Community Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Lavyne Rada, Agricultural Education Division Vice President
Lavyne Rada is the Director of Recruitment and Retention for CTE at the Lakes County Service Cooperative in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Brooke Kusch, Counseling and Career Development Division Vice President
Brooke Kusch is a Career Counselor at Autry Technology Center in Enid, Oklahoma.
LaDonna Selvidge, Health Science Education Division Vice President
LaDonna Selvidge is the Practical Nursing Director at Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Shawn Freie, Postsecondary, Adult and Career Education Vice President
Shawn Freie is the Small Business Management Coordinator/Incubator Manager at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.
Dustin Davis-Austin, Region II Vice President
Dustin Davis-Austin is the Director of Career, Technical & Agricultural Education for Fulton Country Schools in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Craig Statucki, Region V Vice President
Craig Statucki is the Director of the Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning and Education Options at the Nevada Department of Education in Carson City, Nevada.
Outgoing Board of Directors Members
Scott Stone, Past President
Eric Ripley, Administration Division Vice President
Robert Torres, Agricultural Education Division Vice President
Teresa “Gibby” Gibbons, Counseling and Career Development Division Vice President
Holly Strand-Rysgaard, Health Science Education Division Vice President
Kristina Ropos, Postsecondary, Adult and Career Education Vice President
Beth Parks, Region II Vice President
Shani Watkins, Region V Vice President
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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
