Elections Committee
The MassCUE Elections Committee oversees the entire election process, including nominations, vetting nominees, running the election and reporting results. The MassCUE Elections Committee also collaborates with the Board on seeking appointments to the Board. MassCUE Board of Directors Elections are held annually in April.
In April 2023, MassCUE Membership elected three officers to the MassCUE Board of Directors -- President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer, and the MassCUE Board of Directors appointed seven at-large members to the Board.
The MassCUE Elections Committee responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that all elections procedures are followed.
- Verifying and reporting election results.
Each MassCUE Committee is made up of a dedicated team of volunteers. The following make up the current Elections Committee Chairs and Committee Members.
Chair(s)
Chris Gosselin
BOARD PRESIDENT, ELECTED, 2021-2023, BYLAWS POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, SPRING CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBERChris Gosselin is the Interim Director of Media and Digital Learning for the Needham Public Schools. Previously, Chris has served as an Assistant Principal, Digital Learning Coach, Media Specialist…
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Chris Gosselin
BOARD PRESIDENT, ELECTED, 2021-2023, BYLAWS POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, SPRING CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBERChris Gosselin is the Interim Director of Media and Digital Learning for the Needham Public Schools. Previously, Chris has served as an Assistant Principal, Digital Learning Coach, Media Specialist and English Language Arts teacher. Chris received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, VT in 2009, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Simmons College in Boston, MA in 2011 and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Organizational Management from EDCO’s Educator Leadership Institute in partnership with Endicott College in 2020. His presentations and writing on digital learning and literacy have been published on Edutopia.org and ISTE.org on topics including authentic assessment, digital storytelling, effective coaching practices and empowering student voice in learning. Chris is an active music director and teacher in the Massachusetts educational theater community. He was the founding Music Director of the Summer School for the Performing Arts in Westford. In his free time, Chris enjoys traveling around the world with his family, cooking and eating great food.
Heidi MacGregor
BOARD PRESIDENT-ELECT, 2021-2023, BYLAWS POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRHeidi MacGregor is the K-5 STEM Integration Specialist for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton, Massachusetts. She is an International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certified Educator and was…
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Heidi MacGregor
BOARD PRESIDENT-ELECT, 2021-2023, BYLAWS POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR, ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRHeidi MacGregor is the K-5 STEM Integration Specialist for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton, Massachusetts. She is an International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certified Educator and was honored as a recipient of a 2023 ISTE 20 to Watch Award. Heidi is a STEM Education enthusiast and is always looking for new and exciting ways to amplify student voice, cultivate curiosity and inspire learners. She is a proud Lesley University alum, where she earned her M.Ed. Prior to joining the field of education, Heidi worked in various professional roles in technology including website design, network support, and helpdesk management.
Members
- Jacqueline Collins
- Steve Guditus
- Danielle Klingaman
Ex-Officio members
- Chris Gosselin (President)
- Heidi MacGregor (President-elect)
- Savvy Demers (Executive Director)
Latest News & Updates
2023 MassCUE Election – Board Welcomes New Members
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Nomination Procedure
Eligibility Requirements are listed below.
The full term is for 2 1/2 years. The newly elected members of the board serve side-by-side with current board members from the time they are elected until the official beginning of their terms at the conference in the fall of 2023.
The MassCUE Board of Directors determine the type and direction of MassCUE’s activities throughout the year and provide the leadership behind the many great events and resources available to members. We encourage all who run for election to review the Operating & Strategic Planning and Bylaws, Policies & Procedure sections of our website.
Nomination Papers
Submission of nomination papers must be made via email and received by April 7, 2023.
They should be emailed to elections@masscue.org . Once received you will receive confirmation within 7 days of receipt.
Nominations and background statements should be directed to the Election Committee. Please include the following in your submission:
- Name of nominee
- Home Address
- Title/Employer/Work Address
- Phone number
- Name of nominating member (if applicable)
- Letter of intent
- Background statement for the website outlining qualifications, philosophy, and/or goals or serving on the MassCUE Board of Directors. (No more than 150 words)
- Professional Social Media handles to post with bio (optional)
- Resume
- High quality headshot of nominee for website
Eligibility Confirmation for At-Large Board Members
Any individual shall be eligible for appointment or election to the Board of Directors of the MassCUE organization, should they meet two of the following criteria:
- A registered member of the MassCUE organization who actively contributes for at least one year, as determined by the Board of Directors.
- A community member of MassCUE who is:
- A current or retired educator.
- An employee of an educational entity within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Or, a full-time student, age eighteen-or-older.
- A community member of MassCUE that demonstrates support and exhibits qualities and skills that would support the mission of the organization.
Questions
Please reach out to Chris Gosselin, President of the MassCUE Board of Directors, at cgosselin@masscue.org.
Committee Resources
MASSCUE SPRING ELECTIONS:
Odd Numbered Years
Every other year in April we elect the three (3) officers – President-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer to the MassCUE Board of Directors. Any MassCUE member who meets the requirements and is interested in serving on the Board is encouraged to nominate themselves or another eligible member.
Each term is for 2 1/2 years. The President-elect automatically serves a second term as President. The newly-elected members of the board serve side-by-side with current board members from the time they are elected until after the conference in the fall of October 2023 when the transition period has concluded, and the retiring members leave the Board. MassCUE Board of Directors determine the type and direction of MassCUE’s activities throughout the year and provide the leadership behind the many great events and resources available to members. We are a very active and engaged board and seek candidates that want to work hard and support MassCUE’s vision and strategic plan which can be found at Operating & Strategic Planning - MassCUE.
From our Bylaws
I. Any individual shall be eligible for appointment or election to the Board of Directors of the MassCUE organization, should they meet two of the following criteria:
A registered member of the MassCUE organization who actively contributes for at least one year, as determined by the Board of Directors.
A community member of MassCUE who is:
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- A current or retired educator.
- An employee of an educational entity within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Or, a full-time student, age eighteen-or-older.
A community member of MassCUE that demonstrates support and exhibits qualities and skills that would support the mission of the organization.
II. In addition, the Board of Directors shall make every effort to form a Board that represents and includes the diversity of the MassCUE membership and community at large in regards to race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
III. Candidate for President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer must have actively served as a member of the Board of Directors for at least one full calendar year and must furnish two letters of recommendation that speak to their effective leadership skills.
IV. Educational entities, for the purpose of these Bylaws, shall include public, private, and charter schools, educational collaboratives, colleges and universities.
Those who are nominating him/her/themself or someone else for an elected position have the option of conveying his/her/their interest in being considered for an appointed position. He/she/they may do so in the letter of intent.
MASSCUE SPRING ELECTIONS:
Even Numbered Years
Nominations Specifics for 2020 Election.
General Information:
Every other year in April we elect the four (4) at-large members to the MassCUE Board of Directors.
This year we will also hold a special election to fill a partial term vacancy for President-Elect. The person elected will assume the Presidency at the end of that term in 2021. Candidate for President-Elect must have actively served as a member of the Board of Directors for at least one full term (2 years, April-April) and within the past five (5) years prior to the current election.
Any MassCUE member who meets the requirements and is interested in serving on the Board is encouraged to nominate themselves or another eligible member.
Each term is for 2 1/2 years. The President-elect automatically serves a second term as President. The newly-elected members of the board serve side-by-side with current board members from the time they are elected until after the conference in the fall of October 2020 when the transition period has concluded, and the retiring members leave the Board. MassCUE Board of Directors determine the type and direction of MassCUE’s activities throughout the year and provide the leadership behind the many great events and resources available to members. We are a very active and engaged board and seek candidates that want to work hard and support MassCUE’s vision and strategic plan which can be found at Operating & Strategic Planning - MassCUE.
From our Bylaws
I. Any individual shall be eligible for appointment or election to the Board of Directors of the MassCUE organization, should they meet two of the following criteria:
A registered member of the MassCUE organization who actively contributes for at least one year, as determined by the Board of Directors.
A community member of MassCUE who is:
-
- A current or retired educator.
- An employee of an educational entity within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Or, a full-time student, age eighteen-or-older.
A community member of MassCUE that demonstrates support and exhibits qualities and skills that would support the mission of the organization.
II. In addition, the Board of Directors shall make every effort to form a Board that represents and includes the diversity of the MassCUE membership and community at large in regards to race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
III. Candidate for President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer must have actively served as a member of the Board of Directors for at least one full calendar year and must furnish two letters of recommendation that speak to their effective leadership skills.
IV. Educational entities, for the purpose of these Bylaws, shall include public, private, and charter schools, educational collaboratives, colleges and universities.
Those who are nominating him/her/themself or someone else for an elected position have the option of conveying his/her/their interest in being considered for an appointed position. He/she/they may do so in the letter of intent.
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