Western Division President-Elect Special Election

A Call for Candidates—NAfME Western Division

2027–2028—President-Elect
2028–2030—President
2030–2032—Past President

Division President-Elect Candidate Qualifications

• A candidate for Division President-Elect must embody a demonstrated commitment to music education and a capacity to lead which empowers the identities of all involved.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect must be an Active or Life Member of NAfME and, if elected, must maintain such membership throughout the duration of their elected term.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should be an effective communicator, demonstrating timely, clear, concise, and articulate communication.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should demonstrate proven leadership and a track record of effectively leading others.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should demonstrate a commitment to servant leadership, prioritizing the needs of members and the profession.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should possess advocacy and policy expertise or experience, with an understanding of issues affecting music education.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should have a vision for advancing the profession, including an understanding of current and emerging issues affecting music education.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should demonstrate a sound educational philosophy.
• A candidate for Division President-Elect should understand the unique issues and challenges facing the Division.

Division President-Elect Candidate Questions

• How can we help reach our rural and elementary teachers?
• What are the major challenges of music education and the association and in the Western Division?

Election Policies

• Nominations, Presidents(opens in new tab)–Elect, National and Division(opens in new tab)
• Elections and Voting Initiatives(opens in new tab)

Candidate Materials Due by September 14, 2026

• Required Candidate Materials(opens in new tab)

Send all materials and address any questions to:
Michael Stone, Immediate Past President, NAfME Western Division at stonem@bcsd.com