Board of Directors
Join the KAEE Board!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the KAEE Board of Directors or would like to nominate someone, please fill out the Nomination Form.
A one page biographical sketch should be included. Information such as professional qualifications, membership in other organizations and how long you have been a member of KAEE will help members get to know you better. Nominations for 2010 are now closed.
Please send all information by mail, email or fax to:
Melinda Wilder
Eastern Kentucky University
105 Case Annex Richmond, KY 40403
Office: 859-986-4240 | Fax: 859-622-8068
New board members are elected each fall at the annual KAEE conference and serve two-year terms. Board meetings are from 10am until 4pm and are held in centralized locations around the state.
Elected board members will join a core team of KAEE representatives from all over Kentucky. KAEE Board members serve two years as they work to provide stong leadership for the organization and improve environmental education efforts throughout the state.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of the officers and immediate Past President, or serving Past President.
| Jenny Howard President Term: 2009-2010 |
Kentucky Division of Water |
| Sonya Wood Mahler Vice President Term: 2009-2010 |
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area |
| Marc A Johnson Secretary Term: 2009-2010 |
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources |
| Jennifer Adler Treasurer Term: 2009-2011 |
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| Elizabeth Robb Schmitz Immediate Past President Term: 2009-2010 |
Kentucky Division for Air Quality |
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New board members are elected each fall at the annual KAEE conference and serve two-year terms. Board meetings are from 10am until 4pm and are held in centralized locations around the state.
Current KAEE Board Members
In addition to the Executive Committee, listed below are the current board members.
Seated Members through 2010:
| Christian Ryan-Downing | Western Kentucky University |
| Debra Spillman | . |
| Melinda Wilder | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Jean Clement | Russell County Schools |
| Jeanine M. Huss | Western Kentucky University |
Seated Members through 2011:
| Chris Hunter | Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources |
| Danielle Hutchins | Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass |
| Sarah Talley | . |
| Peggy Nims | American Cave Conservation Association |
| John LeFevre | Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence |
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NAAEE Liasions
Elizabeth Robb Schmitz
Jenny Howard
KAEE Webmaster
Matt Coddington
KAEE Ex-Officio Board Members
KAEE’s Ex-Officio board members include the immediate past president and representatives of entities that are major contributors to environmental education:
| Jane Eller | Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) |
| Kate Shanks | Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet |
| Cheryl Messenger | Mammoth Cave National Park |
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KAEE Board Meetings
The KAEE Board of Directors meets quarterly, most often in Elizabethtown, a central location for the board’s 15 members that represent all regions of the state. All KAEE members are invited and welcome to attend a board meeting. The meetings are from 10am to 4pm and are held in centralized locations around the state. We welcome your input!
KAEE Board Meetings Schedule
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KAEE Board of Directors History
KAEE Bylaws
The voice for Environmental Education in Kentucky
KAEE is working to build a sustainable environment through education
KAEE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.