2009-2010 STN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Doug Green
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, California
dougteach@aol.com
760-583-8911

Doug Green teaches middle and high school broadcast journalism in Carlsbad, California. He is the current president of the Student Television Network, and a former teacher-advisor for PBS Television. Green was a National Technology Educator of the Year finalist and a consultant with the United States Department of Defense School System on issues related to media instruction. Doug Green's book, "Teaching Broadcasting," is used in classrooms across the country, as well as in DODEA classrooms in Europe and Asia.

VICE PRESIDENT
Cheryl Klein
Geneva High School
Geneva, Illinois
caklein2005@yahoo.com
877-786-1001

Cheryl became involved with Student Television Network in 2002 as an affiliate. She has been teaching Television Production and Broadcasting for seven years, teaching five different levels of television including short stories and documentary. Her students produce a live daily news program which airs 5 days a week on the local access channel and the internet. Cheryl has a BA in English and an MA in Teaching and Leadership. She is currently working on her second masters in technology.

TREASURER
Jim Ellenberger
Perry High School
Perry, Iowa
info@studenttelevision.com
877-786-1001

An active member of STN since 2001, Jim just retired from full-time teaching at Perry High School in Iowa, but plans to continue teaching broadcast journalism part time and working in other areas of scholastic broadcasting. He currently serves on the Student Press Law Center’s steering committee, is a former RTNDF teacher ambassador, and has served on Channel One’s Teacher Advisory Board.

SECRETARY
Jacki Romey
Searcy High School
Searcy, Arkansas
jromey@searcschools.org
501-268-8315 x 236

Jacki teaches broadcast journalism at Searcy High School in Searcy, Arkansas. She has been involved with STN since 1999 and was recently honored as journalism adviser of the year for the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association. Jacki recently became an Apple certified Final Cut Pro Trainer.

EAST REGION
Jeremy Brandt
Voorhees High School
Glen Gardner, New Jersey
JBrandt@nhvweb.net
908-638-2199 Ext. 2068

Jeremy teaches TV/Video Production at Voorhees High School. Because his background is in fine art and and his courses fall under the art department his curriculum reflects that influence. Jeremy has a BFA, a MS in Classroom Technology, and currently working on an MFA in Television and Film.

Ray Lund
Thornton Academy
Saco, Maine
ray.lund@thornton.saco.org
207-282-3361 x242

Ray teaches New Media and Television Production classes. He is a nationally recognized educator, most recently receiving Cable's Leaders in Learning Award from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and Cable in the Classroom.

MIDEAST REGION

Cheryl Klein
Geneva High School
Geneva, Illinois
See detail under “Vice President”

MIDWEST REGION
Dennis Kane
Marquette High School
Chesterfield, Missouri
kanedennis@rockwood.k12.mo.us
877-786-1001

Denny is glad to serve on the Board of Directors because STN has been so helpful to him. He is the only person in his building teaching broadcasting. STN has been a lifeline to him with lesson plans, technical help and friendship. Denny is on the Board to give back what's been given to him.

Bruce McRoberts
Blue Valley School District
Overland Park, Kansas
913 239 4142
info@studenttelevision.com

Bruce McRoberts has taught video production in the Blue Valley School District for the last eleven years. The class has changed this year to focus more on producing video for the internet. Bruce also work in the Kansas City area as a freelance camera operator.

SOUTH REGION
Jeb Brunt
Broward Teen News
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
jeb.brunt@browardschools.com
(754) 321-1008

Jeb has been teaching TV Production and Broadcast Journalism in South Florida for twelve years. He is currently an adviser for the award winning Broward Teen News program but he spent eight years prior, in the classroom, as both a middle and high school TV Production Teacher. Jeb works and teaches Broadcast Journalism in a studio located at WBEC BECON-TV, a fully licensed public tv station, owned and operated by the Broward County School District, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Jacki Romey
Searcy High School
Searcy, Arkansas
(See detail under “Secretary”)

SOUTHWEST REGION
Shonda Tindall
Mabank High School
Mabank, Texas
877-786-1001
sstindal@mabankisd.net

Shonda has been involved with STN since 2004. She has been teaching media arts for nine years including broadcasting, newspaper, photography, web design, and animation.

Arlinda Valencia
Ysleta Independent School
El Paso, Texas
avalencia1@yisd.net
915-434-4178

Arlinda has been teaching Video Productions for the past 20 years and has been teaching at Eastwood High School for the past six years. She is also the Mass Communication Academy Coordinator and Dual Credit Instructor. The Eastwood Program is an award-winning program and has been a leader in student produced programming at the local, state, and national level.

WEST REGION
Rene Vela
Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Estates, California
vela@pvpusd.k12.ca.us
310 378-8471 ext.224

Rene teaches Video Production and Broadcast Journalism. Seven years ago, Rene developed and implemented the school’s current broadcast program, Live From 205. By the end of June 2009, the student-run production will have reached its 250th show. Being a part of the Board of Directors has allowed Rene to contribute to an organization that has been extremely valuable to his career.

Paul Kass
Placerita Junior High School
Newhall, California
pkass@hartdistrict.org
661 259-1551 x1202

Paul is a math teacher at Placerita Jr High. In addition to his normal teaching assignment, he organizes the video production/broadcast journalism club for the school and helps the students to produce a live daily morning news show. Paul has been involved with STN for 6 years now.

AT LARGE MEMBERS

Jay Salon
Miami-Palmetto High School
Miami, Florida
info@studenttelevision.com
305-235-1360 x2249, x2289

Jay has been an AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry teacher for decades, and a Television Production adviser for 5 years. He has one class of talented TV Production students who are always eager and willing to learn more. STN has been extremely instrumental in helping the class "get there.”

Jim Ellenberger
Perry High School
Perry, Iowa
See detail under “Treasurer”

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nancy Held Loucas
Program Director
nancy@studenttelevision.com
760-692-2299

Nancy has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, special events and video production. She has worked in the educational arena producing live telethons, managing fundraising opportunities and producing events for non-profit organizations. At STN, Nancy is responsible for the daily operation of the business, sponsorships and fundraising, program direction, contests and managing the STN annual convention.