TThe Future Educators Association national student officer program is one way that FEA helps students develop the strong leadership traits that are found in high-quality educators. Among other responsibilities, these student leaders will add the student perspective to education conversations at the national level; serve as FEA representatives at local, state, and national functions; and collaborate with officers and other FEA constituents to ensure that FEA students have a voice in program and event development.
The deadline for applying to be a 2012-2013 FEA national student officer has passed. Candidates’ bios and video statements will be posted to the website by Jan. 6, 2012. Elections will take place at the 2012 FEA National Conference, and the winners will be announced on-site.
Why be an FEA student officer?
Meet the 2011-2012 FEA National Student Officers
FEA National President: Leilani Bell (Newark, New Jersey)
lbell@futureeducators.org
Leilani is a freshman at The College of New Jersey. Her goal is to become a high school history teacher and share her love for history with young adults. She is a strong advocate for teaching in an urban district, because it is her hope that every child receives the same quality education. Leilani believes that being an FEA officer allows her to express the need there is for caring and dedicated urban teachers.
As FEA president, Leilani has:
- Met with national education leaders and policy makers in Washington, DC, to discuss what future educators think about our education system, including suggestions for improving
- Attended the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony held in the Rose Garden at the White House
- Written a guest blog for the U.S. Department of Education
- Written for Go Teach, the official FEA magazine (October/November 2011)
- Met the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Regional Vice President: Chloe Johnson (Little Silver, New Jersey)
cjohnson@futureeducators.org
Chloe is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver, New Jersey. She plans to be an elementary school teacher, because she adores working with kids. She also has an interest in working with students in special education. Chloe is very well organized, committed, and has always had a desire and a passion for teaching.
Since taking office, Chloe has:
- Met with national education leaders and policy makers in Washington, DC, to discuss what future educators think about our education system, including suggestions for improving
- Served as an FEA ambassador welcoming FEA members to their state conference
- Written for Go Teach, the official FEA magazine (January/February 2012)
Regional Vice President: Spencer Williams (Bellefontaine, Ohio)
scwilliams@futureeducators.org
Spencer is a freshman at Ohio State University - Lima. He plans to become an instructor of agriculture education and then to go on to educational leadership. Spencer is creative and innovative, and he believes that communication is the key to effective leadership.
Since taking office, Spencer has:
- Met with national education leaders and policy makers in Washington, D.C., to discuss what future educators think about our education system, including suggestions for improvement
- Met with Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier to discuss the importance of Career and Technical Student Organizations such as FEA
- Served as an FEA ambassador presenting program updates at the Ohio FEA state conference
- Written for Go Teach, the official FEA magazine (March/April 2012)
If you are a member of the media and have questions about the FEA National Officers program, contact Ashley Kincaid at 800-766-1156 or akincaid@pdkintl.org.