MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL CAREERS ASSOCIATION
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About Us

Find out about our organization and meet our executive board.

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. MECA, formally known as SEEC, was founded in 2009 and is a transformation of SEEC to be more reflective of the whole CTE Education General program under the 13.000 CIP code.

​See our bylaws here. 

Our Vision

Our vision is that we can move forward as a strong group that is helping to shape future education professionals, and the future of the educational system as a whole. We are working to do that through our collaborative network, shared resources, and professional learning. 

Our Executive Board

​Our Executive Board Members are committed to building MECA into a strong organization that supports its members.
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Emma Boman
President

​BIO: Emma teaches at Bullock Creek High School in Midland County. She has 13 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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Kellie Reimer
Secretary 
BIO: Kellie has been teaching since 2005 in Utica Community Schools and L’Anse Creuse Public Schools. Prior to teaching the Early Childhood Education program at the F.V. Pankow Center, she taught Montessori preschool/kindergarten, kindergarten, first, and third grade.
Certifications:
Elementary Education K—8 all subjects (ZG), Early Childhood Education (ZA), Geography K-8 (CB), Science K-8 (DX), CTE: Education General
Bachelors Degree:
Elementary Education with endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Geography, and Science from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree:
Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education from Saginaw Valley State University
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Melissa Findlay
​​Vice President

​​​BIO: Melissa teaches Professions in Education at Tuscola Technology Center and operates Rainbow Child Care Center through this program. In her free time, she loves to travel and have been to all 50 states and 5 different countries.
Certifications: Career and Technical Education, PD specialist ​
Bachelors Degree: Elementary Education with a certification in 6-8 English
Master's Degree: Masters Degree in Special Education with certification in Teacher Consulting

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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
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Erin Luckhardt
Community Engagement 
BIO: Erin co-teaches the Future Educator Academy through Char-Em ISD. She is also the Instructional Tech Coordinator and REMC Director. Prior to this, Erin taught secondary social studies and designed professional learning.
Certifications: History (CC), Social Studies (RX), Teacher Cadet (VG)
Bachelors Degree: Bachelor of Arts from Alma College
Master's Degree: Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University; Educational Technology from Grand Valley State University


MECA All-Stars ​🌟

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CATHY HENGESBAUGH
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

MDE State Consultant

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Candace Vinson
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.



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  • About
    • Annual Conference
    • Scholarship
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    • University Partners
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