Get Involved
We are the organization we are today because of the expertise, time, and energy of our members. What role will you play in moving ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ forward?
Serve
- Achievement Awards in Writing Advisory Committee
- Committee on Affiliates
- Committee Against Censorship
- Build Your Stack® Committee
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Children’s Poetry Awards Committee
- Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, + (LGBTQIA+) Advisory Committee
- Committee on Literacy Assessment
- Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children’s Literature Committee
- Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines Committee
- Promising Young Writers Advisory Committee
- Public Language Award Committee
- Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English
- Committee on Research
- Achievement Awards in Writing Advisory Committee
- Committee on Affiliates
- Committee Against Censorship
- Build Your Stack® Committee
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Children’s Poetry Awards Committee
- Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity
- ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, + (LGBTQIA+) Advisory Committee
- Committee on Literacy Assessment
- Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children’s Literature Committee
- Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines Committee
- Promising Young Writers Advisory Committee
- Public Language Award Committee
- Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English
- Committee on Research
Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity
Charge
The committee will have the following charge:
- Advise ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ on efforts to foster diversity and inclusivity among members and potential members, including (but not restricted to) in terms of race, ethnicity, sex and gender identity, age, economic status, physical ability, size, religion, learning diversity, as well as teaching setting and circumstances. Work in concert with the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Executive Committee and Executive Director on specific assignments that ensure equity and diversity within membership.
- Identify strategies to employ the resources and values of diversity and inclusivity to advance ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµâ€™s mission for all members, our students, and our constituencies.
- Provide annual or biannual analyses of the effectiveness of ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ diversity and inclusivity initiatives, and to make recommendations based on that analysis.
- Identify existing research or resources that can support a diverse ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ membership and their professional needs. Identify gaps or opportunities that might be met with new research or resources.
Current Members
CO-CHAIR, Jarvais Jackson (2027)
(Indiana University – Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN)
CO-CHAIR, Dywanna Smith (2027)
(Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC)
Kenesha Johnson (2027)
(Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC)
Molly Love (2028)
(Indian Run Elementary, Dublin, OH)
Joaquin Muñoz (2026)
(University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Julie Picchetti (2027)
(Strongsville Middle School, Strongsville, OH)
Tristan Richardson (2027)
(Richland Library, Columbia, SC)
Anne Valauri (2027)
(Georgia Southern University, Savannah, GA)
Executive Committee Liaison, Shelley Rodrigo
(University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ)
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Staff Liaison, Andrew Kleinke
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ Staff and Administrative Liaison,  ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµCommittees@ncte.org