DAACE, INC.

Delaware Association for Adult & Community Education

The mission of DAACE is to spearhead

Statewide efforts in lifelong learning, to link individuals and organizations involved in adult, continuing, and community education to address common concerns and shared goals for adult education. DAACE assists and encourages individuals and organizations to join in collaborative or multiagency approaches to meet mutual needs. DAACE encourages citizen involvement and advocates legislation and public support for the advancement of adult education programs and services.

The most important thing is to define your PD Goals

DAACE provides professional development opportunities for the adult educators in the State of Delaware. Networking at PD workshops and webinars, Summit and legislative venues helps members understand their student needs.

2023-2024 Board Members

President Amanda Smagala 2023-2025

President Elect Ronald Robinson 2023-2025

Secretary Clarence Patterson 2022-2024

Treasurer Kristi King 2023-2025


New Castle County Representatives

Ivanka Yaneva 2023-2025

Kellie Tetrick 2022-2024

Shannon Grosso 2023-2025


Kent County Representatives

Cathy Kipp 2023-2025

Nicole Santiago 2023-2025



Sussex County Representatives

Heather Farrell 2022-2024

Ted Sensenig 2023-2025

Kelly Whaley 2022-2024


Ex-Officio Seats

Jacqueline Hammond Past President till 2024

Beverly Houston, OAASIS Advisor

Chanteea Harmon, OAASIS Lead Team Member

Joanne M. Chandler, DAACE, Executive Director, and ACE Network, Director

Maureen Whelan, State Director, Adult Education and Prison Resources