International Understanding Commission
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Start Date |
Six RA elected/staggered terms/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2012 |
Maureen Eke (2015-RA-Reg 12) |
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2012 |
Harold Bragg (2015-RA-Reg 5) |
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2010 |
Heather Bartlett (2013-RA-Reg 6) |
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2007 |
Judy Gail Armstrong-Hall (2013-RA-Reg 7) |
Vice Chair |
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2011 |
Deb Rasmussen (2014-RA-Reg 8) |
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2008 |
Sigrid Grace (2014-RA-Reg 10) |
Chair |
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Start Date |
Three Board appointed/staggered terms/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2008 |
Silvia Walton (2014-BD-Reg 5) |
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2009 |
Therese Lake (2015-BD-Reg 8) |
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2010 |
Deborah Martin (2013-BD-Reg 12) |
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Start Date |
Up to (3) MEA Board member/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2009 |
Michelle Chase (2014-BdM-Reg 14) |
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2009 |
Joe Nazem (2014-BdM-Reg 7) |
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2011 |
Dawn Pierz (2013-BdM-Reg 2) |
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Start Date |
One NEA Director/2 full consecutive 3 yr. terms |
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2010 |
Eric Minore (2013-NEA Dir-Reg 10) |
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Start Date |
Liaisons: |
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2007 |
Anne Good (2013-MEA-Retired) |
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Vacancy (2013-SMEA) |
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2012 |
Curlada Eure-Harris (2013-MAHE) |
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Staff Liaison |
Melissa Sortman |
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2012-13 Charge:
To help ensure that the education of our students and the working environments of our members are of the highest quality.
To help develop local capacity by the identification and development of strategies and policies that build on our diversity, and cultural competency.
Commission Charge: To promote global understanding through respect for diversity, interdependence, and leadership to improve teaching and learning for all people.
The commission will:
Identify, review and recommend professional development and instructional resources for use in combating bias or discrimination while enhancing cultural competency.
Identify, review, recommend and support professional development and opportunities for students to learn about the educational policies, programs and practices of other countries/nations.
Assist in planning the association’s recognition of National Multicultural Diversity Day with emphasis on teaching and learning.
Delegate a representative to advise and assist in the planning of the Human Rights/Excellence Awards Banquet.
Manage the selection and award process for MEA Elizabeth Siddall Award, and submit a nomination for: the NEA Applegate/Dorros Peace Award; and the David McMahon Award.
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