About.

Find out about our organization and meet our executive board.

Established in 2009

MECA, formally known as SEEC was founded in 2009 and is not necessarily a new organization, but rather a transformation of SEEC to be more reflective of the whole CTE-Education General program under the 13.000 cip code.

Who are we?

MECA is a non-profit, professional organization for those who are involved in teaching and learning about the world of education. Members share a common interest of understanding and participating in a variety of educational experiences.

Our Vision

Our vision is that with a new name and focus, we can move forward as one large, strong group that is helping to shape future education professionals, and the future of the educational system as a whole. We want to build a resource for instructors to use to communicate with each other, share ideas with (and borrow from!).

Our Bylaws

Adopted March 2, 2018 - Click on the drop down menu under ABOUT at the top of the page to access.

Our Executive Board

Emma Boman
President

BIO:  Emma teaches at Bullock Creek High School in Midland County. She has 8 years of experience teaching.
Certifications: Secondary Education- Family and Consumer Science (KH/VH), Teacher Cadet (VG), Health (MH)
Bachelors Degree: Education from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree:  Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University

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Cheryl Bindus
Secretary 

 BIO:  Cheryl teaches the Educational Foundations course at Canton High School and has been teaching for over 30 years.
Certifications: Elementary Education and Special Education (ZS)
Bachelors Degree: Elementary Education and Special Education from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree: Education Administration from Concordia University

Rebecca Kiel
​​President Elect

​​BIO:  Rebecca teaches a Careers in Education course at Chippewa Valley High School and has taught there 18 years. She is an alumni of the high school and program that she now teaches.
Certifications: English (BA), Psychology (CE), Teacher Cadet (VG), Graphics, Printing, and Communication
Bachelors Degree: Education from Central Michigan University.
Master's Degree: Education Administration from Saginaw Valley State University.








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Ashley Reisbig
Treasurer

BIO: Ashley teaches a Educational Careers course at Montcalm Area Career Center. She has 8 years of teaching experience and has also taught online English courses.
Certifications: Secondary Education-  English (BA) and Economics (CA)
Bachelors Degree: Finance from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree:  Learning and Technology from Western Governors University

Cathy Hengesbaugh
Past President

BIO:  Cathy had 20 years teaching experience, all at Howell High School as the Education General teacher of both the Early Childhood and Teacher Cadet CTE Programs.  Prior to that, she was an in- home State licensed Group Child Care provider for 13 years.    Although now retired from Teaching, she is still active with MECA and is training to be a Teacher Cadet Curriculum Instructor.
Certifications: Teacher Cadet (VG), Family Consumer Science (KH/VH), Psychology (CE), Teacher Cadet Certification: Wayne State University, CTE Certification:  Western Michigan University
Bachelors Degree: Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Teaching with Psychology Minor from Michigan State University
Master's Degree:  Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University

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Julie Barnes
Communications Director 

BIO:  Julie has been teaching at Lake Orion High School since 2003. She has taught both Business Education and the Future Educators Program. Prior to teaching, she worked in the business field with experience in Accounting and Human Resources. Julie is also a Teacher Cadet Curriculum Trainer for Michigan.
Certifications: Business Education (GX), Economics(CA), Business Education (VB), Education General (VG)
Bachelors Degree: Human Resources from Oakland University
Masters Degree: Arts in Education from Wayne State University

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Candace Vinson
MDE Teacher Cadet Consultant
Candace has 17 years teaching experience across three states. She was an active member of MECA prior to her role at MDE, where she is the CTE Education Consultant for Education and Training, Family and Consumer Science, Law and Public Safety, Government, and Hospitality and Tourism.

​Certifications: Teacher Cadet (VG), Family Consumer Science (KH/VH), Health (MA), Physical Education (MB)
Bachelors Degree: Community Health and Kinesiology from Wayne State University
Master's Degree:  Career and Technical Education from Western Michigan UniversityCandace Vinson

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