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DECA Inc. is proud to announce its 2015-2016

Certified Trainers. Certified Trainers complete

an intensive three-day course facilitated by

DECA Inc. staff that equips them to utilize

DECA training modules and resources to

deliver the latest information and best practices

about DECA’s programs and activities to new

and experienced advisors and stakeholders.

Trainers can facilitate workshops at professional

development events in their chartered

association as well as assist peer associations

with their professional development activities.

Contact a DECA Certified Trainer near you to

schedule professional development training in

your association.

DECA CERTIFIED TRAINER DIRECTORY

ROCHELLE SEALSALABAMA DECA

Rochelle Seals is an Education Specialist with the Alabama State Department of Education, where

her responsibilities include serving as the state advisor for Alabama DECA and management of

the marketing cluster. She is a National Board Certified teacher and has been recognized by the

Alabama State Senate for teaching excellence. Her educational background includes master’s degree

certifications in Business and Marketing, School Guidance and Administration. Rochelle also studied

real estate law and was licensed as an agent. She strongly believes that the quality of life in a civilized

society is driven by the quality of its educational system. Rochelle Seals has been a committed educator

for more than thirty years.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Rochelle Seals

AL DECA Certified Trainer

Alabama State

Department of Education

P.O. Box 302101

Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

(334) 242-9566

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES

• July 29-30, 2015: Alabama ACTE

Summer Conference• November 2015: Online Professional

Development• January 2016: Online

tProfessional Development

ALETHAREYNOLDSALABAMA DECA

Aletha is the Coordinator of Cooperative Education at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery,

Alabama. Aletha leads a highly active and thriving DECA chapter. The organization was named

Montgomery Public School’s 2012-13 Career Tech Student Organization of the Year as well as recognized

on the 2014-15 Alabama DECA Chapter Honor Roll. In addition to her role as a local DECA Chapter

Advisor, she serves as a member of the Alabama DECA Executive Council and has participated in

Alabama CTE curriculum development. Aletha is passionate about preparing students for career success.

CONTACT INFORMATIONAletha ReynoldsAL DECA Certified Trainer

Robert E. Lee High School225 Ann St.Montgomery, AL 36107

(334) 269-3742

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES

• July 29-30, 2015: Alabama ACTE Summer Conference

• November 2015: Online Professional Development

• January 2016: Online Professional Development

ROBERTHOSIERFLORIDA DECA

Robert Hosier has been with DECA for several years, serving as a DECA high school member, CT DECA

District Representative, chapter advisor and a business partner. Additionally, he has been a DECA

Certified Trainer since 2012. A 20-year veteran teacher and DECA advisor at Plantation, J.P. Taravella and

Cypress Bay High Schools, he is an expert in understanding the role of a DECA advisor.

Currently at Cypress Bay High School, he initiated their DECA chapter 14 years ago, developing 231

chartered association finalists and 24 top 10 finalists at ICDC. Robert graduated from Johnson and Wales

University with a degree in Education and holds an MBA from Nova Southwestern University.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Robert Hosier

FL DECA Certified Trainer

Cypress Bay High School

18600 Vista Park Boulevard

Weston, FL 33332

(754) 323-0396

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES

• September 12, 2015: Regional Training

• October 16-18, 2015: Florida ELS

• By Arrangement

LYNORELEVENHAGENFLORIDA DECA

Dr. Lynore Levenhagen has served as the Executive Director for Florida DECA for the past 6 years and

a marketing educator for the past 29. She is also the DECA chapter advisor for an over 300-member

chapter at Lyman High School, where she coordinates three marketing programs - Marketing, Fashion

Marketing, and Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Upon completing training in 2010, DECA certified

trainer was added to her repertoire.

Her passion for CTE is widely recognized, having received the Eagle’s Dare to Achieve Award, a place in

the Florida DECA Hall of Fame and granted an Honorary Life Membership Award. Additionally, she has

received the Outstanding Service Award from National DECA and was named the Lyman High School

Teacher of the Year in 2003. Lynore earned a BA from the University of Northern Iowa. She also holds a

master’s in career and technical education as well as a doctorate in curriculum and instruction.

CONTACT INFORMATIONLynore LevenhagenFL DECA Certified Trainer

FL DECA Main Office632 Bonview LaneAltamonte Springs, FL 32714

(407) [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• September 12, 2015: Regional Training• October 16-18, 2015: Florida ELS• By Arrangement

SHANNONAARONGEORGIA DECA

Shannon has completed the DECA Certified Trainer course every year since 2012. She currently serves

as the Georgia DECA Chartered Association Advisor. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of

her association, she plans and implements programs and activities that support marketing education

in Georgia. Shannon also provides mentoring and coaching to local DECA chapters. Prior to her service

as a DECA Chartered Association Advisor, she acted as assistant director of Georgia’s FCCLA and

as educational program director at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center. Shannon’s various roles in these

organizations have given her a wealth of experience in fundraising, education grant writing, event

planning, competition organization and development of leadership activities. She holds a BS in family and

consumer sciences education and a MEd in workforce education from the University of Georgia.

CONTACT INFORMATIONShannon AaronGA DECA Certified Trainer

GA DECA Main Office110 Maple Leaf Dr.Oxford, GA 30054 (770) 630 - [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• Sunday, July 12, 2015: WorkWinWow• September 30, 2015: New Advisor Workshop

JANICEBROWNINDIANA DECA

Janice’s association with DECA began as a college student and has continued to flourish ever since.

Janice has served as a classroom marketing teacher and DECA chapter advisor for over 35 years.

During that time she has served as District Coordinator, hosted district conferences, conducted

professional development activities and served on a variety of committees. Janice has also been a

member of the Indiana DECA Board for 25 years, holding the position of board chair for a portion of her

service. Although Janice retired from the classroom three years ago, she continues her commitment to

DECA by actively serving as executive director for Indiana DECA’s Board of Directors.

CONTACT INFORMATIONJanice BrownIN DECA Certified Trainer

IN DECA Main OfficePO Box 829470 North County Road 500 EastFrankfort, IN 46041 (317) [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• July 23, 2015• September 25, 2015• November 11 or 12, 2015• November 20, 2015• January 31, 2016• June 7, 2016

GENCRAFTINDIANA DECA

Gen’s history with DECA spans 28 years, from a high school DECA member to a student teacher,

chaperone and judge. Gen has served as DECA chapter advisor for over 20 years. She has even

encouraged three of her own children to participate in the DECA program, one of which currently

provides instructional support in her classroom. Gen has also been a District coordinator and on the

Indiana DECA Board for over 11 years. She also hosts numerous professional development sessions on

marketing and DECA. Gen’s local chapter has always been very active in leadership, community service

and all levels of competition.

CONTACT INFORMATIONGen CraftIN DECA Certified Trainer

Terre Haute South High School3737 S 7th St.Terre Haute, IN 47802 (317) [email protected]


EMILY EATONINDIANA DECA

Emily’s DECA career began in 2002 as a senior in high school, competing at ICDC in the Creative

Marketing Project. Little did Emily know that she would later have the privilege of becoming

the Indiana DECA Chartered Association Advisor. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in Sport

Administration and Marketing from Ball State University and began her career in education as a

substitute teacher. Emily has judged DECA’s Career Development Conferences from the district to the

international level. Emily began her service as Chartered Association Advisor for Indiana DECA in June,

2010 and I has loved her job ever since.

CONTACT INFORMATIONEmily EatonIN DECA Certified Trainer

IN DECA Main OfficePO Box 829470 North County Road 500 EastFrankfort, IN 46041 (317) [email protected]


JENNIFERDeCLERCKMICHIGAN DECA

Jennifer began her teaching career in 2007 as a marketing instructor, DECA advisor and school-based enterprise advisor. She is currently employed at Henry Ford II High School in Utica Community Schools, where she teaches courses in marketing, entrepreneurship and finance. During her tenure, her DECA chapter has received a number of accolades as well as a gold-level certified school-based enterprise.

Jennifer’s dedication to the profession extends beyond the classroom. She first became a DECA Certified Trainer in 2012 and has since provided professional development at both the regional and state levels. She has also served on the Michigan Marketing Educators (MME) Board since 2009, holding the position of president and secretary. Jennifer was selected as a lead teacher for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Marketing in Economics Curriculum Integration Grant administered through Berrien RESA. Her leadership resulted in the development of 45 lesson plans aligned to the State’s economics standards, allowing teachers to grant state graduation credit through state approved Marketing Education programs.

Jennifer received her BS in secondary education from Central Michigan University and is vocationally certified in marketing and business. She has also received her Masters in public administration, with an emphasis in educational administration at the University of Michigan Flint.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Jennifer DeClerck

MI DECA Certified Trainer

Henry Ford II High School

11911 Clinton River Road

Sterling Heights, MI 48313

(586) 797-1776

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES:• July 20, 2015: MI Advisors Council Meeting

• August 5-7, 2015: Summer Academy

• August 18, 2015: Summer DECA Inservice

• October 07, 2015 - New Advisor Orientation

• October 28-29, 2015: MME Educators Fall

Conference

• November 04, 2015: DECA Fall Leadership

Conference

• November 2015: Webinars

DAVIDEHRLICHMICHIGAN DECA

David is a marketing teacher and DECA advisor at Milford High School in Highland, Michigan, where

he teaches Introduction to Marketing, Advanced Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and

Entrepreneurship. He has been a DECA advisor since 2004 and is currently serving on the Michigan

DECA Advisors’ Council as well as the Michigan DECA Planning and Budget Committee.

Additionally, David has been an active member of the Michigan Marketing Educators since 2006. He

is the immediate past President and currently chairing the Professional Development Committee.

David received his BS in marketing education from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Public

Administration from the University of Michigan.

CONTACT INFORMATIONDavid EhrlichMI DECA Certified Trainer

Milford High School2380 S. Milford RoadHighland, MI 48357


TRAINING DATES• July 20, 2015: MI Advisors Council Meeting • August 5-7, 2015: Summer Academy • August 18, 2015: Summer DECA Inservice• October 07, 2015 - New Advisor Orientation • October 28-29, 2015: MME Educators Fall

Conference• November 04, 2015: DECA Fall Leadership

Conference• November 2015: Webinars

DAVEWAITMICHIGAN DECA

Dave has served as the Michigan DECA Chartered Association Advisor since 1986 and has been a DECA

certified trainer since 2012. Prior to 1986, he was a marketing education instructor and DECA chapter

advisor at the Saginaw Career Complex. As Chartered Association Advisor, Dave works to find new ways

to connect DECA’s programs to the marketing curriculum.

Dave recently completed a three-year term on the DECA Inc. Board of Directors, during which he has held

the position of president. He is also a board member of the Michigan Marketing Educators since 1982 as

well as works as the grant administrator for SkillsUSA Michigan and Michigan FCCLA. Dave holds a degree

in marketing education from Michigan State University.

CONTACT INFORMATIONDave WaitMI DECA Certified Trainer

Eastern Michigan University208 King HallYpsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 497 [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• July 20, 2015: MI Advisors Council Meeting • August 5-7, 2015: Summer Academy • August 18, 2015: Summer DECA Inservice• October 07, 2015 - New Advisor Orientation • October 28-29, 2015: MME Educators Fall

Conference• November 04, 2015: DECA Fall Leadership

Conference• November 2015: Webinars

JANETBUTLERNEBRASKA DECA

Janet is a marketing educator at Millard West High School in Millard, NE and has been a DECA certified

trainer since 2011. Janet brings a wealth of experience to her training, having taught marketing in Millard

Public Schools for 30 years. In addition to her responsibilities as a teacher and DECA chapter advisor,

Janet has served three separate terms as president of the Nebraska Association of Marketing Educators.

Her passion for marketing education has not gone unrecognized: she received the Nebraska Outstanding

Marketing Educator Award in 1996 and 2010, the ACTE Nebraska Outstanding Educator Award in

2010, the Outstanding Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in 2010 and the 2014

Association Advisor of the Year Award for Nebraska DECA. Janet holds a BSB as well as a MS in adult

and vocational education along with certifications in marketing education and business basics from the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

CONTACT INFORMATIONJanet ButlerNE DECA Certified Trainer

Millard West High School5710 S. 176th AvenueOmaha, NE 68135

(402) 715-6000 [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• October 06, 2015 - FLC Advisor Session • Online modules available at convenience

NICOLECOFFEYNEBRASKA DECA

Nicole has been with Nebraska DECA since 2004 and is serving her ninth year as the Nebraska Chartered

Association Advisor. She also serves as the President for the Central Region Board of Governors. Nicole

participated in the first Train the Trainer certification course in 2010 and has had Nebraska representation

each year since. She believes strongly that passionate, prepared and supported chapter advisors are at

the core of a successful chartered association and she works hard to give her teachers what they need to

make their chapters thrive.

Working within the Nebraska Department of Education, Nicole utilizes all resources to serve DECA

members, advisors and support partners. As part of the Nebraska Career Education team, Nicole has the

opportunity to collaborate with all other Career Student Organization (CSO) advisors in Nebraska, thus

DECA reaping the benefit of one, united Center for Student Leadership. Her commitment and dedication

to DECA has been evident throughout her career, as she continues to seek opportunities to promote and

grow DECA from the regional to national level.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Nicole CoffeyNE DECA Certified Trainer

301 Centennial Mall SLincoln, NE 68509-4987(402) [email protected]

TRAINING DATES• October 06, 2015 - FLC Advisor Session• Online modules available at convenience

CURTISHALEYNEVADA DECA

Curtis is currently serving his fifth year as the Nevada DECA Chartered Association Advisor, attending the

inaugural Train the Trainer certification course in 2010. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations

of the chartered association, Curtis also oversees the Nevada DECA officer-coaching program and

routinely provides competition training to Nevada DECA members and advisors.

You might say that becoming the Nevada DECA Chartered Association Advisor was a job Curtis grew

into. His passion for DECA began in his freshman year of high school and took off when he started

winning competitions. During his DECA tenure, he won three trophies at ICDC and placed in the top

ten of his competitive events all four years. Not content with winning competitions, Curtis sought and

achieved leadership roles in DECA, serving as the Oregon DECA state president in 2005 -2006 and

president of National DECA during the 2006-2007 school year. Curtis was awarded the prestigious

Presidential Scholarship at the University of Oregon and graduated summa cum laude with BS degrees in

both economics and political science.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Curtis HaleyNV DECA Certified Trainer

Nevada DECA Main OfficePO Box 912Jackson, OR 97530


TRAINING DATES• September 12, 2015: Advisor Conference• September 19, 2015: New Advisor Online

Training• October & November, 2015: Online Training

JEFFREYVICTORNEW JERSEY DECA Jeff currently serves as the Executive Director and Chartered Association Advisor for both DECA and

Collegiate DECA in New Jersey. Jeff has been involved with DECA since entering high school and held

officer positions on the high school, collegiate and alumni levels of DECA.

Prior to joining DECA full time, Jeff spent 15 years in the hospitality and service industries, where he

held management and executive roles on both the operational and headquarters levels. He is also an

experienced trainer, creating curriculum for both college and corporate environments.

Jeff holds a MS from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BS and an AS from Johnson and Wales

University. He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator, Certified Hotel Administrator and a Certified

Meetings Professional.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeffrey VictorNJ DECA Certified Trainer

Kean UniversityWillis Hall, Office 402B1000 Morris AvenueUnion, NJ 07083


TRAINING DATES• COLT Conferences• DOE Summer Hot Topics in Business• ACTE Summer Conference• NJBTEA Fall Conference• Spring NJ DOE CTE Conference• Monthly MEA Meetings• New Advisor Training• Revised Web Training• Virtual MEA Training

RICHARDFAULKNERNEW MEXICO DECA

Richard Faulkner has worked with DECA programs in several capacities since 2000, first as a volunteer

at Rio Grande High School, and then as the DECA advisor in the fall of 2002. Richard is currently one of

two Advisors at La Cueva High School. Additionally, he has served on the New Mexico DECA Board of

Directors, including the position of Board Chair, since 2006. During that time he has helped to establish

the NM DECA Advisor Academy to help new and established DECA Advisors to begin their school years

with the latest information for their classrooms and build camaraderie among fellow DECA Advisors of

New Mexico. This Academy also partners new advisors with veterans to work together throughout the

year. Richard has also helped mentor DECA advisors of new chapters at Manzano High School and St.

Pius High School. Richard notes, “because of the many advisors who have helped me grow when I first

began, I consider it my obligation to give back to other advisors joining DECA.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Richard Faulkner

NM DECA Certified Trainer

La Cueva High School

7801 Wilshire Ave NE

Albuquerque, NM 87122

(505) 823-2327

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES

• July 28, 2015: New Mexico DECA Curriculum

Update

• July 29-30, 2015: NM CTLP Advisor Academy

• Fall, 2015: Online modules on NM CTLP website• October, 2015: NM CTLP Fall Leadership

Academy• November – January, 2016: NM DECA Judge

Training • February 2016: NM DECA SCDC

RAYHENDERSONNEW MEXICO DECA

Ray Henderson is a Lead Instructor in MBA Research’s High School of Business™ program and a DECA

advisor at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Through his dedication and expertise,

Ray restarted the DECA chapter at Capital High School in Santa Fe, NM from 25 students in 2009 to 407

students by 2015! Under his leadership, numerous students have advanced to the DECA International

Career Development Conference. He contributes his success to the Project-based Learning (PBL)

curriculum from both the High School of Business™ program and DECA’s Comprehensive Learning

Program. Ray has utilized his knowledge on PBL by presenting at the 2015 ICDC New Advisor Academy.

Aside from serving as a chapter advisor, Ray is a member of the Board of Directors for NM DECA as well

as the state’s Career Technical Leadership team. He is also the recipient of the 2015 New Mexico DECA

Advisor of the Year Award!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ray HendersonNM DECA Certified Trainer

Los Alamos High School1300 Diamond Dr.Los Alamos, NM 87544


TRAINING DATES• July 28, 2015: New Mexico DECA Curriculum

Update • July 29-30, 2015: NM CTLP Advisor Academy • Fall, 2015: Online modules on NM CTLP website• October, 2015: NM CTLP Fall Leadership

Academy• November – January, 2016: NM DECA Judge

Training • February 2016: NM DECA SCDC

PAMELAO’BRIENNORTH CAROLINA DECA

Pamela O’Brien has served North Carolina DECA for the past fifteen years as the Chartered Association Advisor.

She is a certified marketing educator with over twenty five years experience. Pam served on the National DECA

competitive event task force for four years and was awarded the Outstanding Service Award for her time, expertise

and commitment given to DECA. She is currently serving a three-year term on the National DECA Board of Directors

representing the Southern Region.

A seasoned classroom teacher, DECA advisor, and presenter, Pam has been trained in Total Quality Management,

Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, and Membership Development. Pam has worked tirelessly to see

North Carolina DECA’s membership increase an impressive 26% over the past three years. She founded NC DECA

Friends and Alumni as a link to continuing the tradition of excellence for NC DECA’s members both past and present.

In recognition of her dedication to the local community, she was recently recognized and honored as the Tar Heel of

the Week. Pam’s enthusiasm and excitement for anything DECA is contagious!

Pam’s wish is to engage each student and advisor with her personal philosophy of “love what you do and you will

never work a day in your life”!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Pamela O’BrienNC DECA Certified Trainer

NC Main Office6358 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-6358


TRAINING DATES• July, 2015 • October, 2015 • Ongoing

CHRISTINELUXNORTH CAROLINA DECA

Christine Lux is a former DECA member and ICDC competitor currently expanding upon her thirteen

years of teaching experience at Holly Springs High School in North Carolina. She earned her

undergraduate and Masters of Education in Business and Marketing Education from NC State University

and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Christine has experience rebuilding existing chapters as well

as chartering new chapters and currently serves as her district’s chairperson for the NC DECA Board of

Directors. She believes in utilizing DECA as a tool to provide students with meaningful opportunities to

build self-confidence and leadership skills, as well as to maintain a successful program.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Christine LuxNC DECA Certified Trainer

Holly Springs High School5329 Cass Holt RoadHolly Springs, NC 27540


TRAINING DATES• July, 2015 • October, 2015• Ongoing

TABITHAHUDSONNORTH CAROLINA DECA

Tabitha Hudson is a marketing instructor and DECA chapter advisor at D.H. Conley High School in

Greenville, North Carolina. Tabitha also helps manage the D.H. Conley DECA chapter’s school-based

enterprise, the Viking Venue, which assists with the chapter’s fundraising goals. Tabitha is exceptionally

committed to DECA outside the classroom, serving on North Carolina’s Board of Directors. She has

also coordinated and hosted North Carolina DECA’s District 1 Marketing Competitive Events Conference

for the past 20 years. Additionally, Tabitha has served as the Director of Written Events for North

Carolina’s Career Development Conference for the past two years. Committed to providing excellence

for her students, Tabitha received National Board Certification in 2000.

CONTACT INFORMATIONTabitha HudsonNC DECA Certified Trainer

D.H. Conley High School2006 Worthington RdGreenville, NC 27858

[email protected]

TRAINING DATES• July, 2015 • October 2015 • Ongoing

CAROLYNHOLT BALISOHIO DECA

Carolyn is an experienced instructor, teaching a variety of grades and courses for the past 27 years,

including traditional business, computer science and Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.

Carolyn has taught CTE Marketing for the last 7 years in the Parma City School District, most recently

at Valley Forge High School. Outside the classroom, Carolyn works part-time for the Cleveland Clinic,

producing online courses on a Learning Management System for continuing education specific to

pharmacists. In her spare time, she coaches volleyball at Normandy High School, runs the National Honor

Society as well as the Key Club at Valley Forge High School. Carolyn is currently serving her first year as

the DECA District 10 Trustee.

CONTACT INFORMATIONCarolyn Holt BalisOH DECA Certified Trainer

Valley Forge High School9999 Independence Blvd.Parma Heights, OH 44130


TRAINING DATESContact Trainer

GINGERHILLSOUTH CAROLINA DECA

Ginger has served as a DECA Certified Trainer since 2013. She began working with South Carolina DECA

32 years ago as a student intern. From there she became a chapter advisor, state officer advisor, staff

member and now serves as the South Carolina Chartered Association Advisor. Today, Ginger leads a

team of five staff members and over 40 chapter advisors as they prepare over 1,000 student members to

lead their generation to success.

During her six-year tenure as association advisor, Ginger has grown chapter membership, developed

business partnerships, established alumni networks and worked countless hours to organize events to

establish South Carolina DECA as one of the leading chartered associations within DECA. As she and

her staff continue to build alumni networks and business partnerships, Ginger works to encourage the

chartered association and chapter advisors to elevate their academic goals to allow South Carolina

DECA to produce strong competitors and scholarship candidates.

CONTACT INFORMATIONGinger HillSC DECA Certified Trainer

SC DECA Main Office427 Trailsend StreetRock Hill, SC 29732


TRAINING DATES• September 14, 2015• October, 2015

RYANWITZIGVIRGINIA DECA

Ryan is entering her seventh year as the Virginia DECA Chartered Association Advisor and has been a DECA certified trainer since 2010. She is a high-energy and passionate trainer who is admired for her fun and innovative approaches to advisor training. Prior to serving as the Virginia Chartered Association Advisor, Ryan spent five years in the classroom as a marketing teacher and DECA advisor, where she more than tripled membership.

As a veteran trainer, Ryan understands her audience and believes that no two workshops can be developed the same. She uses creative approaches to reach the large number of Virginia DECA advisors and develops activities that connect DECA and classroom instruction. She understands the pull today’s teachers and advisors feel and is determined to provide training that is worth their time and will help them advance as a DECA advisor.

Ryan received a BS in occupational technical studies with an emphasis in marketing education from Old Dominion University. She received her master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in non-

profit organizations from the Keller’s Graduate School of Management.

CONTACT INFORMATIONRyan WitzigVA DECA Certified Trainer

VA DECA Main Office115 Targee PlaceStephens City, VA 22655


TRAINING DATES• July 28, 2015: Epic DECA Advisor Training • July 12-15, 2015: Virginia Association Officer

Training • August 21-22, 2015: Epic Leader Training • October 20-22, 2015: Epic Competitor Training • Online training as announced

SARAHWILLIAMS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION, DECA INC.

Sarah Williams is the newly appointed Assistant Director of DECA Inc.’s High School Division. Upon completing the 2015-2016 Train the Trainer Certification Course, Sarah held the position of Tennessee CTE specialist for both DECA and FBLA. Sarah began her teaching career in 2003 at Karns High School in Knoxville, Tennessee and continued instructing at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. Sarah pioneered the marketing education and DECA programs at both schools and was active with business-related programs and student organizations.

Sarah’s passion for CTE led her to serve multiple roles within Tennessee DECA, from local chapter advisor to district conference coordinator to state officer coach and Tennessee DECA Chartered Association Advisor. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource development and a master’s in business/marketing education from the University of Tennessee as well as an Ed.S. from Lincoln Memorial University.

CONTACT INFORMATIONSarah Williams, Certified TrainerAssistant Director, High School DivisionDECA Inc.

DECA Inc. 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191

(703) 860-5000 ext. [email protected]

TRAINING DATES FOR TENNESSEE DECA• July 09, 2015: “DECA Day” • September 11, 2015

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