AECT
President Elect:
Tonia Dousay
University of Alaska Anchorage
Dr. Tonia. A. Dousay is a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of two U.S. Navy veterans. Known by her students as "Dr. D," Tonia graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Science and M.S. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University, falling in love with experiential education and nontraditional approaches to learning. With more than 20 years of project management experience in PK-20, industry, and law enforcement/military learning environments, she now holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Design & Technology from the University of Georgia. Tonia's lifelong love of learning has taken her to the University of Wyoming as an Assistant Professor (2013-2017); the University of Idaho as an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Assessment & Accreditation (2017-2022); and the University of Alaska Anchorage as the Dean of the School of Education (2022-Present). Whether she's working with middle schoolers or retired community members, Tonia focuses on stimulating natural curiosity to self-regulate and motivate in an any learning environment
Candidate Statement
As a candidate for President-Elect, I bring continuous service and experience at every level of the organization that is tempered by leadership in parallel organizations.
Vision for AECT
We are a community of practice poised for change. We have learned much from two hybrid conventions, and we have much to learn as we transition leadership, preparing for the next 100 years of AECT.
I thank you for trusting me as a leader in AECT for the past decade, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as President-Elect.
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