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The CCTE Board of Directors

The Board of Directors meets four times a year. Fourteen attendees are voting members: the five officers and nine directors elected at-large by the membership of the Council. Other non-voting board attendees include the publishing editors, associated organizations, staff, and committee chairs.

Current ByLaws (2022)

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Board of Directors

Officers

President
Karen Escalante
California State University, San Bernardino

President-Elect
Terrelle Sales
Pepperdine University

Vice-President for AACTE
Kimberly White-Smith
University of San Diego

Vice-President for ATE
Michele McConnell
California State University, Fresno

Past President
Betina Hsieh
University of Washington

Directors

Maria Lemus
Fresno Pacific University

Nirmla Flores
California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Nat Hansuvadha
California State University Long Beach

Kimiya Sohrab Maghzi
University of Redlands

Edwardo Munoz-Munoz
San Jose State University

John Pascarella
University of Southern California

Reyna Garcia Ramos
Pepperdine University

Elsie Solis
California State University San Marcos

Juliet Michelsen Wahleithner
Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Editors & Staff

Reyes Quezada, Editor of Teacher Education Quarterly
University of San Diego

Allison Smith, Editor of Issues in Teacher Education
UMass Global

Alan H. Jones, CCTE Executive Secretary
Caddo Gap Press

Monica Boomgard, CCTE Co-Assistant Executive Secretary
California State University Northridge

Deborah Hamm, CCTE Co-Assistant Executive Secretary
California State University, Long Beach

Nirmla Griarte Flores, Editor CCNews
California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Affiliated Organizations

Associated Organizations

AICCU-ED
Deborah Erickson, President
Point Loma Nazarene University

ACCCTEP
Alice Hale, President
Chabot College

CABTE
Clara Amador-Lankster
San Jose State University

CAIS
Donald Cardinal, Co-Chair
Chapman University
Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Co-Chair
California State University

CAPSE/TED
Sarah Johnson, President
Fresno Pacific University

CARE-ED
Ruchi Rangnath, Executive Director
University of San Francisco

CASUP
Jan Zoller, President
Fresno Pacific University

CEEDAR
Linda Blanton, California Coordinator
University of Florida

CRTWC
Rebecca Baelen, Executive Director

STENT
Lisa Sullivan, Team Lead
University of California, Davis

UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
Kate Esposito, Representative to CCTE
California State University Dominguez Hills

Committee Chairs

President’s Blog

  • “Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18th
    by Karen Escalante
    Hi All, Me again with additional important information from AACTE. Town Hall on ‘Professional’ Designation’ On Thursday, December 18, at 12 p.m. EST, join AACTE for a brief overview and extended Q&A on the proposed federal definition of “professional” programs. This town hall will clarify what the proposal means for educator preparation and provide ample… Read More »“Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18th
  • Action – Stand Against Efforts to Dismantle the DOE
    by Karen Escalante
    Good Morning all, Please see this post from AACTE with specific action items regarding whom to email, call, and contact regarding efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Thank you for your advocacy! In Community, Karen  Dr. Karen Escalante
  • Advocacy Op-Ed Published
    by Karen Escalante
    To CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends: Our CCTE Multilingual Advocacy Work Group is pleased to share a recent Op-Ed that appeared in online versions of The Sacramento Bee, Fresno Bee, Modesto Bee, Merced Sun-Star, and SLO Tribune on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. The Op-Ed also appeared in Monday’s Sacramento Bee print edition on December 1st,… Read More »Advocacy Op-Ed Published
  • Updated CCTE Profile for Policymakers
    by Karen Escalante
    The advocacy committee has provided CCTE members with a handout that offers a CCTE Profile for Policy Makers. This is a helpful handout that explains CCTE when meeting with legislators. The Advocacy Committee is also working on developing an infographic, so keep an eye out for updates!
  • AACTE EdPrepMatters Blog Post
    by Karen Escalante
    Dear CCTE Community, I am excited to share this AACTE EdPrepMatters Blog Post with you all. For over 16 months, CCTE has had a multilingual coalition working with Senator Alex Padilla’s office. Our purpose has been to support Senator Padilla in developing and writing a Federal Multilingual Bill. As part of this effort, our multilingual coalition brought… Read More »AACTE EdPrepMatters Blog Post