"...Ted’s interpersonal skills, guidance and mentorship helped to guide the Association as it embarked on challenging traditional assumptions, creating innovative programs and setting new directions.  As a membership driven organization, creating consensus and persuading individuals to look beyond their self-interest is a challenging task, but one that Ted admirably performs..."

-Janet B. Bray, CAE
Executive Director
Association for Career and Technical Education

"...Ted was an amazing mentor, being a first-generation college bound student; he inspired me to achieve the success that many had not mentioned to me. He never let me be second best with many skills he taught me. He encouraged me to continue my education and become an engineer so that I can help solve society’s problems. Ted showed me that both soft skills and hard skills are necessary to be successful. Ted believed in me when some didn’t, he has really made a difference in my life..."

-Cynthia Celaya Oder
Former Student

"Your recommendation is based on your positions supporting quality public education that you articulated through the AEA candidate questionnaire and interview process. Thank you for supporting public schools and the employees who work in them."

-Arizona Education Association