STAM Leadership & Board
Board members work on STAM businessEach year at the conference the STAM membership votes for the incoming Vice President and four incoming members of the Board of Governors. The members who are elected to these leadership positions assist in providing year-round professional development and networking opportunities for speech and theatre educators, professionals, and practitioners. Additionally the board is responsible for administrating the annual conference.
The Vice President Elect serves a four-year progressive term (Vice President Elect, Vice President, President, Past President). The other members of the Board serve a three year term, with the student member serving for a single year.
Executive Council
Tom Leith, President
Moreland Ridge Middle School
Jeff Peltz, Vice-President
University of Central Missouri
Michael Hachmeister, Vice-President Elect
Parkway South High School
Scott Jensen , Executive Secretary
Webster University
Gina Jensen , Director of Publications
Webster University
Carol Maples, Immediate Past President
Missouri State University
Board of Governors
| Name | School Affiliation | Term Expires: |
|---|---|---|
| Corinne Maxwell | Republic Middle School | 12 |
| Carla Miller | Wydown Middle School | 12 |
| Brad Rackers | Lee's Summit West High School | 12 |
| Julie Spies | St. Charles West High School | 12 |
| Tabatha Babcock | Belton High School | 13 |
| Lara Corvera | Pattonville High School | 13 |
| Chris Miller | Lee's Summit West High School | 13 |
| Gary Phillips Melissa Joy Todd Schnake David Watkins Jamie Yung |
Missouri State West Plains STLCC - Wildwood Raymore-Peculiar High School Neosho High School Lexington High School |
13 14 14 14 14 |
| Shannon Johnson | University of Central Missouri | Historian |
| C. Stephens | St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley | Director of Electronic Communication |
The DESE Fine Arts Coordinator serves as an Ex. Officio member of the Board.