LERN leaders celebrated your LERN fiscal year 2026 ending June 30 with a review of the top achievements and accomplishments for the field and our 2,000+ members.
Photo: New Board members, from left to right: Tawana Flood, Nicola Morgal, Katy Fagan, and Mary Staackmann.
Here are some of the achievements. They are in addition to the 7 top original research and new best practices cited in other articles on y/our Home Page now. And they are followed by a list of y/our LERN Leaders directing and running your association and consulting organization.
Your LERN Leaders come from 4 countries: United Kingdom, Bermuda, Canada and the United States. They are in 25 states and 4 provinces.
Top Achievements
*Leadership conference, Savannah, in March.
*Virtual Gatherings in October and March, led by your LERN Councils.
*Workforce Pell Network, led by Gary Girard.
*Contract Training and Workforce Development Conference, led by Amy Lasack, in June.
*UGotClass fall and spring fests, led by Katy Fagan and other top partners.
Top 7 Original Research
1.AI uses, classes, and services
2.Future-proofing your program
3.Digital Marketing KPIs
4.Emerging online formats
5.First summer camp survey results
6.The new Nurturing Management Style
7.New Gen X and Gen Y research
Board of Directors
-Perry Harker (Chair), Morehead City, NC
-Angie Lipschuetz (Chair Elect), San Francisco, CA
-Adrian Lipsett, Vancouver, BC
-Gary Girard, Omaha, NE
-Tim Litfin, Waconia, MN
-Tawana Flood, Paget, Bermuda
-Nicola Morgal, Columbia, MD
-Katy Fagan, Philadelphia, PA
-Mary Staackmann, Northfield, IL
Past Chairs
-Jill Korsok, Pepper Pike, OH
-Beth Pinargote, Glencoe, IL
-Scott Cashman, Palatine, IL
-Amy Lasack, Dubuque, IA
-Aaron Sauerbrei, Waterloo, IA
-Joe Miera, Palm Springs, CA
-Elaine Chapman, Pasadena, CA
-Daniel Thorpe, Vancouver, BC
-Paula Hogard, Stroud, Shropshire, England
University Council
-Robert Doherty, Norfolk, VA
-Leslie Brock, Carbondale, IL
-Lorraine Carter, Hamilton, ON
-Dawn Dignam, Frederickton, NB
-Tyson Pulsipher, St. George, UT
-Emily Townsend, Tuscaloosa, AL
Recreation Council
-Kim Beranek, Fremont, CA
-Stacy Phillips, Fairfield, CA
-Julie Collins, Cary, NC
-Corinne Buckles, Henderson, NV
-Ally Holman, Wylie, TX
-Jennifer Fean, Richboro, PA
-Jorey Scott, Concord, CA
Public Schools Council
-Anthony Mangiafico, Wallingford, CT
-Phyllis Salter, Calgary, AB
-DeDe Kern, Northfield, IL
-Jenny Bess, Ellisville, MO
-Jenny Bodurka, Minnetonka, MN
-Isaac Brubaker, Lincolnshire, IL
-Aviva Hillenbrand, Minneapolis, MN
-Raul Matos, Arlington, VA
-Lisa Robertson, York, ME
-Jane Rutman, Radnor, PA
-Jodie Rasmussen, Missoula, MT
-Patrick Mogge, Arlington Heights, IL
Community College Council, 5- FTE staff
-Tricia Pscepansky, Media, PA
-Emma Bauman, North Mankato, MN
-Laura Stevens, Traverse City, MI
-Jennifer Scheri, Oglesby, IL
-Kristine Stevens, Glen Oaks, MI
-Eric Pschigoda, Glen Oaks, MI
-Brad Gast, Wausau, WI
-Ana McIndoe, Sierra Vista, AZ
-Syreeta Brown, Palos Hills, IL
-Scott Silverman, Santa Monica, CA
-Joseph Rongo, Bremerton, WA
Community College Council, 6+ FTE staff
-Lauren Hollad, Columbia, SC
-Don Elliott, Catonsville, MD
-Triss Henderson, Champaign, IL
-Elisa Waldman, Overland Park, KS
-Benjamin Lincoln, Santa Fe, NM
-Fayth Ross, Reno, NV
-Billie Diaz, Palatine, IL
-Monica Gemperlein, Raleigh, NC
