Since its establishment in 1981, the American Association for Paralegal Education has been guided by dedicated leaders who have championed excellence in paralegal education. These distinguished educators have shaped the profession and advanced the standards of paralegal programs across the nation.

Chris Simcox

2025-2026

Page Beetem

2024-2025

Toni Marsh

2022-2023

Debra Geiger

2018-2020

Bruce Davis

2018-2019

Kye Haymore

2017-2018

Julia Dunlap

2016-2017

Robert Mongue

2015-2016

Patricia Lyons

2014-2015

Steve Dayton

2013-2014

Loretta Calvert

2012-2013

Scott Hauert

2011-2012

Mary Carol Parker

2010-2011

Nancy Caine Harbour

2009-2010

Carolyn Smoot

2008-2009

Marisa Campbell

2007-2008

Hedi Nasheri

2006-2007

William J. Mulkeen

2005-2006

Ronald C. Goldfarb

2004-2005

Diane Pevar

2003-2004

Joan Fraczek Spadoni

2002-2003

Robert J. LeClair

2001-2002

Kathryn L. Myers

2000-2001

Paul D. Guymon

1999-2000

Clark G. Moscrip

1998-1999

Anita Tebbe

1997-1998

Bernard G. Helldorfer

1996-1997

Diane Petropulos

1995-1996

Ann Yarbro McCoin

1994-1995

Judy A. Gibbs

1993-1994

Susan M. Sullivan

1992-1993

Thomas Eimermann

1991-1992

Jill E. Martin

1990-1991

Sharrie Hildebrandt

1989-1990

Michael Fitch

1988-1989

Therese A. Cannon

1987-1988

David A. Dye

1986-1987

Michael Pener

1985-1986

Elizabeth Horowitz

1984-1985

In Memoriam

James W. H. McCord

1983-1984

In Memoriam

Janet Kaiser

1982-1983

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