CEC’s 2024 Board of Directors Election
Dear Fellow CEC Member,
Voting is not just a right—it’s a responsibility. Your vote gives you the power to help shape the future of CEC and influence how we continue to support and uplift the education community. By participating in this election, you’re making sure your voice is heard and contributing to meaningful change.
Each vote counts, and by casting yours, you have the opportunity to select candidates who bring fresh perspectives and diverse experiences to the Board of Directors. These leaders will help guide CEC in fulfilling its mission and advancing the goals of the Strategic Plan.
CEC’s strength comes from dedicated members like you who take action to ensure that we remain a strong advocate and support system for educators and students alike.
So, take a moment to read about the candidates, make your choice, and cast your vote! Together, we can continue to move CEC forward.
Thank you for being an active and engaged member of our community.
Best regards,
Kareem L. Thompson, Ed.D.
President
How to Vote
The election to fill up to four positions on the Board of Directors will close at 11:59 pm ET, October 30th. You will be able to rank all candidates. Elected members will serve one four-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.
Paper ballots will be mailed in early October to members without an email address on file. All members with an email on file as of October 1, 2024, will be sent an email via SurveyMonkey with a unique link to vote. If you do not receive an email before Oct. 14, please check your spam folder.
A downloadable ballot will be posted on this page once the election opens.
Questions: Please contact Sharon Rodriguez, Director of Governance and Executive Services.
Read CEC’s Campaigning Policies
Learn About the Candidates for Your Board of Directors
Radha Balasubramaniam (Bala), M.A.Early Childhood Special Educator, Berryessa Union School District, San Jose, California, USAThis is Radha Bala from Berryessa Union School District in San Jose, CA. I have been an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for 16 years and have been working with young children for 20 years. I humbly seek your vote … |
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Amy BraddockM.S., Teacher, Harwood Elementary, West Fargo Public Schools, Fargo, North Dakota, USAAmy Braddock is a special educator at Harwood Elementary, part of West Fargo Public Schools in North Dakota. Amy has served in various roles throughout the district for 15 years, including Assistive Technology Specialist, high school… |
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Jason Miller, Ph.D.Coordinator of Compliance, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland, USADr. Jason Miller is currently the Coordinator of Compliance for Baltimore County Public Schools where he leads teachers and staff in professional learning around IEP development/implementation and works with families to resolve concerns… |
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Bradley MillsPh.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Fayetteville State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USADr. Bradley Mills brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the field of Special Education, having devoted 18 years to advancing educational practices and supporting diverse learners. His career began in West Virginia, where he spent… |
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Adam Moore, Ph.D.Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Special Education, University of Rhode Island, Hinesburg, Vermont, USAAdam Moore (he/him) is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Special Education at the University of Rhode Island (URI). As a practitioner-scholar dedicated to high quality educational opportunities for… |
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Wendy Otheim, Ed. S.Director of Special Services, Brandon Valley School District, Hartford, South Dakota, USAWendy Otheim, Ed.S., brings over 35 years of dedicated experience to the field of education. She holds degrees in elementary education, special education, and administration from Northern State University and the University of South Dakota. Currently, Wendy… |
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Mabel Rivera, Ph.D.Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Aberdeen, North Carolina, USADr. Mabel Rivera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Specialized Educational Programs at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. With a rich background as a former elementary and special education teacher in the public school system,… |
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