Are you:
Aware of early childhood education issues?
Interested in learning more, and growing your leadership skills and network?
a Michigan AEYC member?
If so, AIM high, and consider becoming a member of the Michigan AEYC Governing Board! The following positions are available, with the term beginning June, 2023 and ending in June, 2025. Applications are open through November 30, 2022. Please consider sharing your talents and time with us!
- President Elect
- Treasurer
- Student Member-at-Large
- Northern Chapter Member-at-Large
- Southeastern Chapter Member-at-Large
- Southwestern Chapter Member-at-Large
- Western Chapter Member-at-Large
Click HERE to apply for an open position.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2022
Click HERE to review the job descriptions of Governing Board members.
Qualifications for Governing Board Members
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Current Governing Board Members
President (2022-2024): Heather Lucas
Immediate Past President (2022-2023): Casey Sterle
Vice President (2022-2024): Annie McCutchen
Secretary (2022-2024): Christine Whitmire
Treasurer (2021-2023): Jennifer Reynolds
Student Member-at-Large (2021-2023)- Kyle Lewandowski
Central Chapter Member-at-Large (2022-2024): Meghan Chumbley
Eastern Chapter Member-at-Large (2022-2024): Zazai Owens
Northern Chapter Member-at-Large (2021-2023): Jennifer Wixson
Southern Chapter Member-at-Large (2022-2024): Robert Fillmore
Southeastern Chapter Member-at-Large (2021-2023): Dr. Charmaine Johnson
Southwestern Chapter Member-at-Large (2022-2023): Kari Momcilovich
Upper Peninsula Chapter Member-at-Large (2022-2024): Lyndsay Carey
Western Chapter Member-at-Large (2021-2023): Aarie Wade
Current Committee Chairs
Advocacy Committee: Kirsten Charnesky
Awards Committee: Jennifer Griffith
Finance Committee: Open
Nominating Committee: Tammy McDaniel
A Statement of Solidarity Against Racism
The values of Michigan AEYC compel us to speak out against racism. Our core values are deeply rooted in the early childhood profession. We seek to be a high-performing inclusive organization that is enriched by and continually grows from our commitment to diversity, as embodied by our core beliefs. We vehemently condemn violence against black people and other people of color, and stand in solidarity with those speaking out for justice and change.
As much as we hope to be better, hope is not a strategy for change. Instead, we are committed to advancing racial equity through collective action. This involves exercising our power to change practices, rules, and norms within our organization that erode trust, put individuals in harm’s way or perpetuate discriminatory practices. This also involves supporting early childhood educators’ obligation to advance equity in the early learning settings by embracing diversity and inclusion as strengths, upholding fundamental principles of fairness and justice and working to eliminate structural inequities that limit equitable learning opportunities for children.
We recognize our past practices have not been sufficient and are committed to doing better. Michigan AEYC is taking the following actions and are committed to continual evaluation of these practices:
- Signing on in support of the NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement,
- Committing to using the statement to make decisions, develop strategic plans, priorities, and programming. (NAEYC Resources for Living the Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Position Statement)
- Reviewing our recruiting and outreach practices for our governing board and staff to ensure they are equitable and inclusive.
- Providing ongoing board and staff professional development to explore implicit bias and promote cultural awareness.
- Advocating for racial equity in policy and legislation.
Racial prejudice and discrimination have been an issue in our world for far too long. We are listening and want to learn from each of you who root your identities in communities of color about how we can do better. We see you, we are here for you, and we are ready to learn with open hearts and minds. Please do not hesitate to contact us at miaeyc@nullmiaeyc.org, or by calling 517-351-4183 X313.