Delegates chart ISEA's course, elect new officers

Nearly 400 association activists and guests converged on Hilton Coliseum in Ames to set policy, tackle issues, and chart the ISEA's course for the coming year at the annual ISEA Delegate Assembly. Among the highlights of the April 3-4 event, was the election of a new ISEA president and vice president. With three candidates vying for each position, it was one of the most hotly contested elections in recent history. In the end, current ISEA Vice President Chris Bern, a high school math teacher in Knoxville was elected ISEA president; and Tammy Wawro , a Cedar Rapids teacher who is now serving as a student teaching/mentor coordinator, was elected to the vice president's post. The new top leaders will assume their positions on June 15.

Another highlight of the annual meeting were farewell speeches by current ISEA President Linda Nelson, whose second two-year term expires in June; and ISEA Executive Director Jan Reinicke who will retire this summer after serving on the staff for 28 years, including more than ten in her current position.

Click here to watch excerpts from Jan Reinicke's speech
Click here to watch excerpts from Linda Nelson's speech
Charles F. Martin Award Award presentation (Jean Swenson)
Paul Mann Memorial Human Relations Award presentation (Floyd Winter)
Teacher of the Year speech  (Andy Mogle)
Friend of Education Award presentation (Sen. Mike Gronstal)
ESP of the Year Award presentation  (Sheryl Traetow)