AAE 2026 Emerging Breakthroughs in Asthma Education: Leading the Way
The Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) is celebrating 28 amazing years as the premier national nonprofit organization devoted to excellence and raising the competency of diverse individuals who educate patients and families living with asthma.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Care Managers
- Respiratory Therapists
- Medical Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Social Workers
- School Nurses
- Educators
- Other health educators working in the community, ambulatory and acute care settings
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain emerging science & clinical updates
- Discuss Real-world challenges like vaping, health literacy, and medication access
- Summarize innovative care models including digital health, telemedicine, and community-based programs
The information disclosed by the presenters and planning committee members was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy.
All potential conflicts of interest were mitigated by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.
Planning Committee
Kevin P. Collins, PhD RRT RPFT AE-C
Texas State University
Relevant Relationships: None
Karen L. Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic/ Georgetown University School of Nursing
Relevant Relationships: None
Melinda T. Shuler, MHS,RRT,RCP,HHS,AE-C
EBCI Tribal Option
Relevant Relationships: None
Kylie Smith, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Children's Mercy
Relevant Relationships: None
Marciarose Winston, MSN CPNP AE-C
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Relevant Relationships: None
Cindy L. Cooper, RN, AE-C
Providence at Home/Compassus Hospice
Relevant Relationships: None
Clifton R. Dennis, RRT
Association of Asthma Educators
Relevant Relationships: None
Diane M. Kenny, NP
Cleveland Clinic Children's
Relevant Relationships: None
Dee Mallam, RN AE-C
Independent contractor
Relevant Relationships: None
Stefanie Rollins, APRN-CNP
Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Relevant Relationships: None
Madison E. Sbravatti, BHS, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Children's Mercy Hospital
Relevant Relationships: None
Anita B. Shuler, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital
Relevant Relationships: None
Teresa M. Summe, BS, RRT, AE-C, TTS
Lee Health
Relevant Relationships: None
Elisa C. Thompson, NP
Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Relevant Relationships: None
Concettina Tolomeo, DNP APRN FNP-BC AE-C
Self Employed
Relevant Relationships: None
Faculty
Traci D. Arney, MS NP
Widdle Wheezers Asthma Consultants
Relevant Relationships: None
Kellie Carroll, MPA, RRT-NPS, AE-C
The National Board for Respiratory Care
Relevant Relationships: None
Amanda D. Deacy
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Relevant Relationships: None
Cindy D. Fiscus, RN AE-C
Riley Children's Hospital, IU Health
Relevant Relationships: None
Maureen George, PhD RN AE-C
Columbia University School of Nursing
Relevant Relationships: None
Karen L. Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic/ Georgetown University School of Nursing
Relevant Relationships: None
Amy Hahn, PhD
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Relevant Relationships: None
Timothy Hudd, ACPE CE
MCPHS University
Relevant Relationships: None
Heather J. Johnson, PharmD
Children's Hospital Colorado
Relevant Relationships: None
Carl P. Kaplan, MD
SUNY at Stony Brook
Relevant Relationships: None
Catherine Kier, MD
Stony Brook Medicine
Relevant Relationships: None
Tami H. Kochan, RN MSN CPNP-PC AE-C
Retired RN
Relevant Relationships: None
Kristen A. Korankyi, PharmD, AE-C
Auburn University
Relevant Relationships: None
Thomas W. Lamey, PhD, RRT, AE-C
Salisbury University
Relevant Relationships: None
Todd A. Mahr, MD FAAAAI
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Relevant Relationships: None
Chris Martinez, MBA
AAIR
Relevant Relationships: None
Justine Sicari, DNP, FNP-C
Allegheny Health Network
Relevant Relationships: None
Mimi Stotsky, PhD
Boston Childrens Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Relevant Relationships: None
Concettina Tolomeo, DNP APRN FNP-BC AE-C
Self Employed
Relevant Relationships: None
Marciarose Winston, MSN CPNP AE-C
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Relevant Relationships: None
AAAAI Disclosure Policy
Pursuant to the Code of Ethics for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the AAAAI requires disclosure of certain information from faculty members of educational activities designated for CME credit by the AAAAI. Prior to the activity, authors and reviewers are required to disclose all relationships that meet the following parameters:
- Employment. Name of employer and job title.
- Financial interests. All organizations, other than the employer, from which the faculty member receives annual remuneration in any amount (including grants, honoraria and consulting fees).
- Research interests. All organizations which support research projects for which the faculty member serves as an investigator.
- Legal Consultation Services/Expert Witness Testimony: All topics on which the faculty member provided legal consultation and/or expert witness testimony during the previous calendar year.
- Organizational interests: All organizations, other than the AAAAI, for which the faculty member holds volunteer positions.
- Gifts. All organizations from which the faculty member have received a gift of any amount in the last year.
- Other interests. All interests of the faculty member that would be judged by a majority of his/her peers to be more than casual and/or likely to impact his/her ability to exercise independent judgment. This includes any financial interest in or relationship with any manufacturer of a commercial product, and any financial interest or relationship with any organization that provides commercial support to AAAAI-sponsored educational activities.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AAAAI and the Association of Asthma Educators. The AAAAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 20.000 Contact Hours.
Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on July 15, 2027. Requests to claim credit on or after July 16, 2027, will be subject to an administrative fee.
Medium and Method of Physician Participation for a Live Activity
Follow these steps to complete the activity:
- Register for the activity.
- Review the CME and Disclosure information.
- Attend the meeting. Be sure to sign in or collect the attendance code from the event administrator.
- Complete the activity evaluation.
- Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
- Print or save your certificate.
Available Credit
- 22.50 AttendanceAttendance credit.
- 22.50 CECE credit.
- 22.50 CMECME credit.

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