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  • January 30, 2020 1:32 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The January 2020 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download.  This issue covers our successful 2019 NAHO Annual Professional Development Conference, which was held in New Orleans, and features articles regarding Problems and Issues Faced by Female Hearing Officers, Mindfulness for Hearing Officials, Member Spotlights, NAHO's newly elected officers and regional representatives, coverage of the 2019 conference's opening address, and much more. This is an issue you don't want to miss! 

    Get your copy here!

    You can also see all of NAHO's past Newsletters in the archive


  • September 13, 2019 11:59 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The September 2019 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download. This issue features articles regarding the upcoming NAHO Conference in New Orleans, member spotlights, a judicial profile of this year's keynote speaker, an article from NAHO's President, NAHO certification update, an article from the editor regarding wellness, news of our 2020 conference, and more! Get your copy here! 

    You can also see all of NAHO's past Newsletters in the archive



  • August 07, 2019 1:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    ELECTION TIME: NAHO NEEDS YOU!

     

    Nominations are now being accepted for officers and regional representatives to serve a two-year term from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.  There are ten elected positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and six Regional Representatives (who must be from the region they will represent). See the NAHO Bylaws, www.naho.org, for more information about officers and regional representatives.

    All nominations must include the nominee’s name and a brief biographical description.  Nominations may be mailed to NAHO, P.O. Box 330865, Fort Worth Texas 76163 or sent by email to Janice.deshais@naho.org  Nominations must be received by midnight EDT on August 30, 2019.  If you mail the nomination, a postmark of no later than 8/30/19 is required. 

    Please consider serving on the Board or nominating someone you believe would be a valuable member of the Board.   NAHO is as strong as its Board members - we need you!

  • May 21, 2019 1:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Certification Committee is pleased to report that the following judges have been certified or re-certified by the NAHO Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NAHO Certification Committee.

    Judge Marilyn S. Slifman has been certified as an administrative law judge. She attended the 2018 NAHO Conference in San Diego. She has an undergraduate degree from Golden State College and Western State University and a JD from Western State University. She has over thirty years’ experience as a lawyer and three years as an ALJ/CHO for Orange County, CA.

    Judge Jocelyn Weston is a pupil personnel administrator for Prince George’s County Schools in Hyattville, MD where she serves a judge for student disciplinary hearings. She has previously been certified as a CHO and was awarded recertification this year.

    Judge Kay N. Hutson is the Director of Administrative Hearings for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole Services in Columbia, South Carolina. She was awarded re-certification as a CHO.

    Judge Kathleen L. Nadobny received recertification as a CHO earlier this year. She is an Administrative Hearings Officer with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole Services in Columbia, South Carolina where she works with Judge Kay Hutson.

    Judge Toni T. Boone was recertified as an administrative law judge. Even though she is serving as a retired judge, she is very active in NAHO currently serving as President-Elect and Program Chair as well as serving on numerous other NAHO Committees. Judge Boone will assume the presidency of NAHO in 2020. She is the wife of retired Oregon Supreme Court Justice Mick Gillette.

    Judge Catherine L. Guedalia is an administrative hearings officer with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole Services in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. She was recertified as a CHO by the NAHO Board.

    Judge Bonny Fetch was recertified as an administrative law judge. Judge Fetch is a retired administrative law judge for the North Dakota Office of Administrative Hearings. Judge Fetch has a distinguished career both as an ALJ and in NAHO. She has served in virtually every NAHO office and has received every award NAHO offers. She is an exemplary leader and judge.

    Judge Lorinna Metro has recently completed the requirements for recertification as a CHO. Judge Metro has recently retired as a field supervisor and hearing officer for Bureau of Administrative Reviews for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. She is working now for the district attorney in Palm Beach, Florida.

    Judge Robin Walker is a hearing officer for the Harford County Schools in Bel Air, Maryland. She completed the program taught by NAHO Certification Committee member Dr. Ben Brauer and Judge Buzz Williams. The NAHO Board approved her application for recertification as a CHO.

    Judge David Bruzga is a Discipline Hearing Officer for the Howard County Schools in New Market, Maryland. He completed the program taught by NAHO Certification Committee member Dr. Ben Brauer and Judge Buzz Williams.  He is recertified as a CHO. 

  • April 01, 2019 11:57 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The March 2019 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download. This issue features articles regarding upcoming elections, the upcoming NAHO Conference in New Orleans, and helpful topics ranging from ex-parte communication to stress management. Get your copy here!

    You can also see all of NAHO's past Newsletters in the archive


  • November 26, 2018 10:05 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The November 2018 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download. You do not want to miss this one! Get your copy here!

    You can also see all of NAHO's past Newsletters in the archive


  • May 17, 2018 11:09 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The May 2018 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download. You do not want to miss this one! Get your copy here

    You can also see all of NAHO's Newsletters in the archive


  • January 22, 2018 5:46 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Several years ago, NAHO members who conduct Human Services hearings were interviewed about how they view their roles by Karen R. Brown, then a social work doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut and a hearing officer at the CT Dept. of Social Services. Ms. Brown reported on the progress of her work at the NAHO 2014 Annual Conference in Charleston.

    We are pleased to say that Ms. Brown has finished her work and has sent us her completed dissertation, which can be viewed below:

    Hearing Officers Perceptions of Their Roles in Welfare Organizations Digital Commons.pdf

    Ms. Brown, now Dr. Karen McLean, is an assistant professor in the Social Work Department at Western Connecticut State University. Congratulations Karen! We are glad NAHO was able to assist you in your study of these hearing officers who play a critical role in public assistance administration.


  • January 01, 2018 11:33 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    NAHO congratulates Dr. Horace Buckley and Timothy Monroe on becoming Certified Hearing Officials.

    Judge Buckley is a hearing officer for the Gwinnett County Schools, GA. He has been a hearing officer for 9 years.  He is a graduate of Southern University (BSEd), the Ohio State (Med) and received his doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.  

    Judge Monroe is hearing officer and Assistant Director of School Safety for the Forsyth County Schools, GA. He has been a hearing officer for 5 years.  He is a graduate of North Georgia College (BBA and MEd) and the University of Georgia (EdS).

    Both gentlemen have satisfied NAHO's rigorous certification criteria.

    Becoming a Certified Hearing Official or Certified Administrative Law Judge is a nationally-recognized hallmark of excellence and professionalism.

  • November 20, 2017 3:14 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The  November 2017 NAHO Newsletter is now available for download. Get your copy here! You can also see all of NAHO's newsletters in the archive.


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