ICE's Mission

The mission of Illinois Computing Educators is to lead the educational community in enhancing learning through technology.

ICE's Vision

Illinois Computing Educators is the leader in supporting and promoting innovative education for all.

ICE's Goals

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Support and provide professional development opportunities in educational technology through collaborative communities.
• ADVOCACY: Build relationships with other organizations by being the premier education technology visionary and voice for Illinois.
• LEADERSHIP: Forge partnerships to advance 21st century digital literacy.
• MEMBERSHIP/CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT: Increase ICE membership by creating new chapters and affiliations, attracting new members, and strengthening existing chapters.
• OUTREACH/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: Become the recognized educational technology portal.
• FUNDING/SPONSORSHIPS: Increase funding through partnership, sponsorship, membership and grant writing.
• COLLABORATION/INTERNAL COMMUNICATION: Improve collaboration and communication for members through print and interactive tools.

ICE Office

Welcome to the Illinois Computing Educators organization (ICE). ICE is an organizational affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). If you would like more information about ICE, please contact:

ICE Executive Board Members

• Lorie Ferguson: President
• Phil Lacey: President-Elect
• Ginger Long: Past President 
• Jerry Swedberg: Secretary
• Andy Glowaty: Treasurer
• Dick Marchessault: Executive Director
• Sara Taylor: Administrative Coordinator

ICE Governing Board Members

• Beth Burke : Conference Co-Chair
• Anne Truger : Conference Co-Chair
• Jeff Romani: Corporate Partnership Chair
• Kathy Barnhart: ISBE Representative
• Gail Janz: ISLMA Representative
• Cindy Hamblin: Leadership Committee Co-Chair
• Phil Lacey: Leadership Committee Co-Chair
• Cindy Hamblin: Learning Technology Center (LTC) Liaison
• Mindy Fiscus : Marketing Committee Co-Chair
• James O'Hagan: Marketing Committee Co-Chair
• Hassie Johnson: Membership Committee Co-Chair
• Nancy Licko: Membership Committee Co-Chair
• Ginger Long: Professional Development Committee Co-Chair
• Nadine Norris: Professional Development Committee Co-Chair
• Terry Slocum: Webmaster
• Terry Sullivan: Electronic Communications Chair
• Tim Maguire: Member at Large, Scholarship Committee Chair
• Randy Hansen: Member at Large
• David Biby: TECH 2010 Co-Chair
• Kathleen Molloy: TECH 2010 Co-Chair

Chapter Representatives

• Don Tufano: DeICE Representative (Joliet and surrounding areas)
• Tajuana Patterson: ICE CAP Representative (Chicago area)
• Dianne Rowe: ICE CHIP Representative (South Suburban area)
• Nadine Norris: ICE COLD Representative (West Suburban area)
• Mindy Fiscus: ICE-SI Representative (Southern Illinois area)
• Jim Peterson: IllinICE Representative (Bloomington-Normal area)
• Jim Pattenaude: MICE Representative (Champaign/Rantoul area)
• Charlene Chausis: NICE Representative (Northern Suburban area)
• Nancy Licko: RICE Representative (Rock Island Area)
• Karen Thompson: SpICE Representative (Springfield area)

ICE: A Brief History

In 1986, a group of approximately 30 educators met to discuss the possibility of forming a statewide organization for computer-using educators. Since its inception, ICE has steadily grown. The organization has continually expanded its membership and has shown leadership in encouraging the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process. ICE has come a long way in a short time. It will continue to grow and change based on the needs of its members. The dedication and energy that has characterized ICE in the past will continue to make it the viable, important organization that it is today.