East Valley Chapter

About Us

East Valley Chapter is a local chapter of CEC focused on serving children, parents and professionals in the east valley area of Phoenix, Arizona. We are charted under AzCEC, our state unit of CEC. Website: EastValleyCEC.org

State units provide a means for networking, professional development, and information-sharing for members in our state. Their typical activities include sponsoring an annual conference and other professional development events, publishing a newsletter or journal, political advocacy, and supporting the activities and positions of the Council for Exceptional Children.

East Valley Chapter is an official chapter of AzCEC. 

Board of Directors

• President: Mary Brownell
• President Elect: Wendi Socha
• Past President: Susan Forman
• Treasurer: Kathy Smith
• Secretary:  Chris Epper
• Membership Chair: Joanne Thomas
• Communications Chair: Kathy Knowlton
• Social Media Chair: Maggie Trupkiewicz
• Hospitality Chair: Stephanie Lovinger

District Liaisons

• District Liaison/Kyrene Schools:  Susan Forman
• District Liaison /Tempe Elementary Schools:  Wendi Socha
• District Liaison /Tempe Union High Schools:  Elaine Padilla
• District Liaison/Mesa Unified Schools:  Theresa Baca
• District Liaison/Chandler Unified Schools: Jessica Peacock
• District Liaison/ Florence Unified Schools: Adam Leckie
• District Liaison/Scottsdale Unified Schools: Open
• District Liaison/ Higley Unified Schools: Pamela Taylor and Kristen Nash
• District Liaison/ Apache Junction Unified Schools: Open
• District Liaison/ Maricopa Schools:  Maria Rosetti
• District Liaison/ J. O. Combs Schools: Shari Dukes
• District Liaison/Union Elementary Schools: Carrie Brandon
• CEC State Liaison:  Mary Brownell