Two educators from Great Bend Public Schools have been selected to serve on the prestigious board of the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education, known as MACE. Lindsay Mazouch and Leah Yancey, both instructional technology coaches and media specialists for USD 428 serving at Lincoln Elementary and Riley Elementary, began their two-year terms on the MACE Board of Directors in July.
MACE is a non-profit corporation with the educational mission to promote and enhance the use of technology in learning environments. The organization provides a platform for educators to share and exchange ideas, techniques, materials and procedures for using technology effectively in schools.
The selection of Mazouch and Yancey is significant, as they are among the few representatives from western Kansas to serve on the board, joining educators from larger, urban districts across the state.
“It’s a huge honor to represent Great Bend and western Kansas on this board,” said Mazouch. “While I’m not usually one to draw attention to myself, I believe it’s important to highlight how we’re expanding our influence and connections beyond our local community.”
Mazouch and Yancey were first invited to volunteer with MACE, attending virtual meetings and the behind-the-scenes planning for the annual conference held in Manhattan. After a year of volunteer service, they were encouraged to apply to serve on the board of directors. After the application process and interviews, both were selected to begin their two-year terms this July.
As board members, Mazouch and Yancey join a group of 12 educational professionals, including superintendents, instructional coaches, principals, librarians, and representatives from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). Their roles will involve collaboration and innovation in education, shaping the direction of future conferences, and promoting technology integration in classrooms across the region.
For information about USD 428’s Technology & Media initiatives, contact the USD 428 District Office at 620-793-1500. For more information about MACE, visit mace-ks.org.
