Ohio Voices-
The Voice of September 2016
The OCTELA Newsletter, member of The NCTE Information Exchange, is a publication of the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (OCTELA), founded in 1957 as the English Association of Ohio (EAO). OCTELA is the only statewide affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) representing teachers of English Language Arts, prekindergarten through college.
OCTELA Executive Board
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Yolanda Harris Diversity Liaison Carol Ann Hart Registrar/WROTE/ SLATE Karla Hayslett Executive Director Stacy Ludwig ODE Liaison Sue Malaska Bonnie Chambers Sara Marker Early Childhood Liaison Ruth McClain Advisor Virginia McCormac President Kristine Michael TESOL Liaison Lena Moore Social Networking Debra Nickles University/ CAEO Pattie Niese Secretary/BCTBA Sarah Ressler Wright Exhibitor co-Liaison Colleen Ruggieri NCTE/ODE Liaision Jessica Sharp Membership Liaison Debbie Thomas Bonnie Chambers Patrick Thomas OJELA Karen Tollafield LGBTQQ Liaision Chris Wagner Secondary/Career Tech Noah Waspe Middle School Liaison Heidi Weber Elementary co-Liaison Molly Wendel Elementary co-Liaison Sam Whitaker Legislative Liaison Brandi Young OELMA Liaison Joshua Younge Vice President
Jen Baker Secretary Michelle Best President-Elect Margaret Blevins Treasurer Nicole Brickman Exhibitor co-Liaison Karen Carney Conference Planner Stephenie Erikkson Past-President Andrew Ford Webmaster Marge Ford Associate Webmaster
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Michelle Best
2016 Affiliate Leadership Meeting Leadership Meeting
July in St. Louis was more than just a sweltering heatwave. It was a time of change and new beginnings in our parent organization, honoring the voices of those who make NCTE run: ours! The affiliate meeting held was not the normal meet-and-share-what’s-working type of meeting. It was, in fact, a restructuring of NCTE from the ground up, led by the Executive Director and the Vice President. It was very exciting to hear these two women share their passion for an organization we have all come to love and trust for its expertise. Emily Kirkpatrick is eager to hear from each of us as we strive to build our state membership, and Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick inspired everyone to be ready for some major changes as we reflect on how we can help each other along this journey. Through the years, educators have been pulled in so many directions that every single professional organization has seen rapid declines in membership. This has forced us to take an honest look in the mirror to reflect on what is the purpose of our organization. If you are a member of NCTE and OCTELA, then you understand that we are the only group of educators that have students from the very beginning to the very end. It is only through our united efforts that we will be able to find our voice and share this legacy of pride with anyone and everyone. We are a committed group of professionals who know best practices, share amazing resources, and support each other unwaveringly. NCTE is changing. Our region is changing. We will be supporting each other as we continue to support our membership. Family matters! As we learn of new initiatives with NCTE, we will share them with you.
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Ohio Voices Karla Hayslett, Editor 1209 Heather Run Wilmington, OH 45177 Email: octela@gmail.com
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