NCAE Region 3 Director
Pamela Carlton
Local Positions Held
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UCAE President (4 years)
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UCAE VP (3 years)
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UCAE Treasurer (9 years)
State Positions Held
N/A
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I have been actively involved in the organization in some capacity for 19 years. I am looking to expand my involvement within the NCAE organization. I want to be at the table when critical decisions are made about policies related to public education and our members.
Erica Yost
Local Positions Held
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Local president (2024-Present)
State Positions Held
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SMO (Summer 2023)
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SMO Lead (Summer 2024, 2025)
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Statewide strategic planning organizing Committee (2024-2025)
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SEL Cadre (2024-2025)
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NBI Committee (NEA Convention 2024, 2025)
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated union member and active organizer across the state and my local. I embrace living in and being from a rural, conservative-leaning district and always pushing the boundaries to grow minds and hearts. I have grown participation in my local since becoming president. I am dedicated to growing the union across the state and fighting for the wins we deserve.
Beryl Torrence
Local Positions Held
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Kannapolis Association of Educators-President
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8-years
State Positions Held
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ESP Council Region 3 Director-5 years
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
Representing the members of my local, region and state associations is an honor. Last year represented NC as the ESP of the Year and National RISE award finalist. There is always an opportunity to advocate for educators and students and I look forward to those opportunities.
Kenyatta Davenport
Local Positions Held
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CMAE Executive Board Member +3years
State Positions Held
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Secretary - Division of Administrators and Supervisors .6
NEA Positions Held
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CMAE/NCAE Delegate 2023-24
Personal Statement
Kenyatta Davenport is passionate about educating students, especially those in Title I schools. She believes every child deserves an equitable, high-quality, free education. Committed to justice, she champions opportunity while steadfastly supporting teachers in the trenches, honoring their daily work, resilience, and impact on communities across the nation today together.
Amanda Thompson
Local Positions Held
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BTOP Lead - 2 years
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Building Leader Representative (AR) - 12 years
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Middle School Board of Directors - 4 years
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Secretary - 2 years
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President - 5 years
State Positions Held
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Government Relations Commission - 6 years
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Region 3 Principal/Division Appointed Representative - 6 months
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Served on Human Civil Rights Commission - 1 year
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NCAE Delegate - 6 years
NEA Positions Held
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NEA Leader of Color - Cohort Mentor - 1 year
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NEA Gun Violence Prevention Convening Team - 1 year
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Featured in NEA Today
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NEA Delegate - 6 years
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NEA - NCAE NBI Committee Co-chair/Member 4 years
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NEA Leadership Summit Presenter - 5 years
Personal Statement
I seek to serve as Region 3 Director to amplify educator voices, strengthen local associations, and build meaningful connections across our region for our members. I am committed to cultivating leadership capacity so local leaders and members are supported, connected, and equipped to empower and advocate collectively for our profession and students.
NCAE Region 4 Director
Max Harmon
Local Positions Held
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Leader in Chatham County campaign and organizing team (unelected, 1.5 years)
State Positions Held
N/A
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I am committed to representing Region 4, building relationships of trust across counties, and helping to make NCAE the kind of organization that can win meaningful victories for all public school workers and the students we serve.
NCAE Region 5 Director
Sharita Jones
Local Positions Held
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VCAE President 2024-currently
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VCAE Communications Vice President 2018-2024
State Positions Held
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Region 5 Board-interim 2022
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Region 5 Board-2023-currently
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
My journey in public education began in the very community that raised me, and it has shaped my commitment to advocate for every educator and every child in North Carolina. As a proud Vance County native, classroom teacher, and now assistant principal, I have seen firsthand the power of strong educator voices and the impact we make when we stand together. Serving as President of the Vance County Association of Educators has strengthened my belief that advocacy is not just a responsibility—it’s a calling. I am seeking a seat on the NCAE Board so I can continue fighting for the resources, respect, and support our educators deserve, and to help ensure that all students—no matter their zip code—have the opportunity to succeed.
Allison Swaim
Local Positions Held
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Immigrant Justice Team Co-Lead 2016-2018
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DAE Board High School Director 2024-present
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Building Leader 2023-present
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District Organizing Committee Member 2023-present
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Coordinating Committee Member 2023-present
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Campaign Steering Team Member 2023-present
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Meet and Confer Negotiation Team Member 2025-present
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DAE Campaign Chair 2025-present
State Positions Held
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NCAE Convention Delegate - 2017, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
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Membership and Organizing Committee Member - 2024-2025
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Language Justice Committee - NBI Co-Author and Committee Member 2025
NEA Positions Held
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NEA Delegate 2024, 2025
Personal Statement
I’m from Salisbury, NC (home of Cheerwine) and have taught ESL Social Studies for 11 years in Durham. I’m proud to have built our local to a fighting, majority union and won meet and confer. All NC public school workers deserve better and I’m ready to organize, fight and win.
NCAE Region 6 Director
Yolanda Freeman
Local Positions Held
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Bladen County Secretary - 2 Years
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Bladen County Treasurer - 18 Years
State Positions Held
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Region 6 Director - 3 Years
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I am committed to advocating for the needs of public school teachers and students in order to contribute to the success of local schools.
Ersertavia Ford
Local Positions Held
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Vice President CCAE - 2025 to current
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Middle School Member at Large 2024 - 2025
State Positions Held
N/A
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated educator, advocate for public schools, and proud parent of a public school student. As Regional 6 Director, I will amplify educator voices, champion equitable funding, and work collaboratively to strengthen public education for students, families, and communities across our region.
LaTasha Shontell Mack
Local Positions Held
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Elementary at Large (2022-Current)
State Positions Held
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Region 6 Director (2024-Current)
NEA Positions Held
N/A
Personal Statement
I am committed to strengthening Region 6 by amplifying educator voices, advancing equity, and supporting professional growth. With collaborative leadership and a student-centered focus, I will work to unify members, address regional needs, and advocate for policies that empower educators and ensure success for every learner.
