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HAAEYC Board of Directors

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The HAAEYC Board of Directors serve to plan, coordinate, and oversee activities and functions of the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children. The President-Elect serves a one-year term. All other board members, including the President and Immediate Past President, serve two-year terms. HAAEYC members at the Affiliate, Comprehensive, or University Student level receive, on an annual basis, ballots for election of officers and directors. Candidates for office are selected by a nominating committee chaired by the Immediate Past President. Nominees must be members and have prior HAAEYC committee participation. Nominees shall reflect the diversity of the organization.

Board Meeting Schedule

The HAAEYC Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at the HAAEYC office. Members are invited to attend. Please call the HAAEYC office at 713.781.2155 to RSVP the Monday morning before the meeting.


Office of the President

The 2009-2011 HAAEYC President is Teri Jackson . Teri has been associated with HAAEYC for many years and has served in various board and committee positions over these years.  Teri is the Administrator for Metropolitan Montessori Schools, Inc.

PRESIDENT

Teri Jackson
Administrator
Metropolitan Montessori Schools


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PRESIDENT - ELECT

Mary Jane Gomez
Director - Early Childhood Education
Houston Independent School District


SECRETARY

Dr. Deborah Joy Irabor
Director / Owner
Happy Kids


TREASURER

Brenda Duke
Early Head Start Senior Coordinator
Neighborhood Center Inc.


VICE PRESIDENT: MEMBERSHIP

Adriana Gutierrez
Owner / Director
Spanish Lessons


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VICE PRESIDENT: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Deborah Harris
Regional Manager
Bright Horizons Family Solutions


VICE PRESIDENT: OUTREACH

Janine Groth
Instructional Coach - Head Start
Neighborhood Centers Inc.


VICE PRESIDENT: PROGRAM

Dr. Kathryn L. Jenkins
Professor
University of Houston - Downtown


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AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 1

Ayesha Simpson
Trainer / Consultant
Collaborative for Children


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AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 2

Carolyn Green
Owner / Trainer
Training U to Succeed


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AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 3

Dr. Amelia Hewitt
Professor
University of Houston - Downtown


AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 4

Maria Garcia
Pre - K Teacher
Katy ECEC


AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 5

Karen Gatten
Administrator
Metropolitan Montessori Schools


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AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 6

Barbie Brashear

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.


AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION 7

Heidi Duty

SEARCH Project - House of Tiny Treasures


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INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR - EX OFFICIO

Michael Gonzalez
Instructional Coach - Early Head Start
Neighborhood Centers Inc.