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AS SOCI AT ION G OV ER NA NCE Richard Ross • As a member and officer of the Paradise Valley Education Association, I continue to be amazed at the power and positive change provided by the democratic process. Election District G Amber Gould • As a second year teacher and member of GUEA, I currently sit on the AEA Board of Directors, eSWAG committee (educators under 30), and I have served nationally on the NEA-SP Advisory Committee. If elected, I would be honored to represent Arizona as a delegate at the NEA-RA this year. Election District H Marisol Garcia • As the NEA Hispanic Caucus Director, the AEA EMC Chair, the AEA Legislative Task Force chair, and the representative to the AEA BofD for Region 6, I believe, that as future leader in AEA, and a strong local president, I am the best candidate for delegate to the NEA-RA. Tom Oviatt • I have been an AEA member for 24 years. I have been on the AEA Board of Directors for 3 years and a local president for 3 years as well. I have been a representative for both certificated and classified employees. I would love to represent you at the RA Gretchen Clifton • In my family, significant duty has always been reserved for the advocacy of educators' and students' rights. If you vote for me to represent you at this year's NEA-RA, I will do my best to consider the wishes, interests, and rights of my fellow AEA members and their students. Esteban Flemons • I would appreciate the opportunity to represent Arizona again at NEA-RA this summer. There are changes that need to be made in Education and strong voices are needed to facilitate them. As a professional educator let my voice be one with yours as we work for change. Election District M Dan Ireland • I would like to represent the members of region M to the NEA-DA this July. I have represented its members for the past 5 years, and would like the opportunity to do so again. I am always present for the votes, and take the business of the assembly very seriously. Emily Freed • Each year that I have taught, I have had the honor of representing you at the AEA Delegate Assembly, the NEA Representative Assembly, and as a TEA Association Representative. I want to continue working at all levels of our Association. Please help me by voting for Emily Freed! Thank you. No candidates nominated Jason Freed • TEA members know me as a teacher, a leader and as an Association advocate. You have elected me as an officer of TEA and to represent you at the AEA Delegate Assembly and the NEA Representative Assembly. Please again vote for Jason Freed as your representative to the NEA. Election District I Election District K Paul Lowes • Phoenix Union CTA is a leading education local, successfully creating innovations within our District, and forging positive and effective relationships with our fellow Classified Employees' Association and our friends in neighboring districts' education associations. I am proud to be part of these endeavors, and eager to see them grow. No candidates nominated Election District N 32 Spring.13advo.indd 32 Election District J Election District L Chris Ackerley • As a past AEA Board member and local officer, and most recently a candidate for public office, I have worked hard to bring a balanced perspective to our fight to strengthen public education. I would be honored to represent the members and locals of southern Arizona at the 2013 RA. Anita Bowland • It would be an honor and a privilege to represent my state and region at RA. Spring 2013 x AEA Advocate 1/29/13 10:53 AM