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Local Positions Held
- Wake RSP President 2018-present
- Wake RSP Vice President 2016-2018
State Positions Held
- NCRSP Administrative Council 2024 - present
- Region 5 Director 2023 - present
- NRSP Convention Planning Committee Chair 2021 - present
- NCRSP Executive Board 2023 - 2027
- Region 5 Director 2023 - present
- Community Service Chair: 2019 - 2023
NEA-R Positions Held
- NEA-R Delegate
Personal Statement
I am committed to advancing NCRSP with strong advocacy, transparent leadership, and collaborative solutions. With deep experience in service and a passion for supporting retired educators, I will work to strengthen member engagement, expand community impact, and ensure our voices remain powerful across North Carolina. I humbly ask for your support.
NCRSP Vice President
Sandra Hatley
Local Positions Held
- Past Catawba RSP President- 2 terms
- Past Catawba Vice-president- 1 term
- Current Catawba NCRSP Vice-President
- Catawba NCRSP Scholarship Committee- 11 years
- State Convention Delegate-13 years
State Positions Held
- NCRSP Region 1b Director- 2 terms
- NCRSP Community Service Chair- 1 term
- NCRSP Convention and By-laws committee-3 terms
- NCRSP Operational Policies Procedures Committee- current chair
- NCRSP State Convention Committee- 3 years
- NCRSP New Business Items- 3 terms
NEA-R Positions Held
- NEA-R Delegate 10 years
- NEA-R representative to the NEA Resolutions Committee- 6 years
- NEA-R Governance Committee- 4 years
- NEA-R New Business Items Committee- 3 years
Personal Statement
I believe NCRSP is the soundest, purest, strongest organization and voice for the rights and legacy of retired public-school educators in NC. We must have and keep this organization as THE voice defending the rights and needs for retired public educational personnel, our pensions, healthcare, and quality of life issues.
NCRSP Secretary
Julia Yamaoka Thorn
Local Positions Held
- Carteret County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP) President 2022-2024
- Brag Board Chair 2018-2020; Member of the Year 2019
- CCRSP and Region 7B Volunteer of the Year 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Communications, Membership, and Legislative Starlight, Newsletter, Betty Huffman, and Presidential Recognitions 2022-2024
- Brag Board Recognition 2018-2024
- Member of the Year 2020
- CCRSP Webmaster 2022-present, launched Website 2022: https://www.carteretcountyrsp.org/
State Positions Held
- NCRSP Elected State Secretary 2024-present
- Administrative Council and Executive Board Member 2024-present
- Webmaster 2023-present: https://www.ncrsp.org/
- Recognitions Co-Chair 2025: Banquet and materials producer
- State Volunteer of the Year 2023
- NCRSP Leadership Series speaker on website, secretary responsibilities, communications
- Presenter of brag board, newsletter, and brochure mini-lessons.
NEA-R Positions Held
- 2025 Best Local/Regional Newsletter, together with June Merrill
- 2025 Website Runner-Up for NCRSP State Site
- 2025 Website Runner-Up for Local Site
- 2024 Best Website
Personal Statement
During my term as Secretary, I’ve worked from the heart to give NCRSP detailed communication, meaningful incentivization, and instant access to information through an award-winning digital presence that saves members thousands. With experience in education, law firms, and leadership, I’m committed to transparency, service, retiree respect, and financial stewardship. Together, let’s give NCRSP our BEST!
NCRSP Treasurer
Gretchen Lampe
Local Positions Held
- Asheville/Buncombe RSP Treasurer: 2022-present.
State Positions Held
- NCRSP State Treasurer: 2024 to present
- NCRSP State Communications Chairperson and Panorama Editor:2022-2024.
- UniServ Director / Research Director / Legislative and Executive Branch Lobbyist Kentucky Education Association: 1986-2000
- UniServ Director and Chief Negotiator for the Indianapolis Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association: 2000-2009
- UniServ Director South Carolina Education Association: 2009-2010
- State Membership Organizer and Coordinator of the Student Program and NEA Benefits Coordinator Kentucky Education Association: 2010-2012
- UniServ Director South Carolina Education Association: 2012-2013
- UniServ Director and Coordinator for the NEA Organizing Initiative Head of the LEA Instructional Institute Louisiana Association of Educators: 2014-2020.
- NEA State Affiliate Staff Positions: UniServ Director for Texas State Teachers Association: 1985-1986
NEA-R Positions Held
- NEA-Retired delegate to NEA-Retired Annual Meeting 2025
- NEA-Retired delegate to the NEA-Retired Representative Assembly in 2025
- Presenter to the NEA-Retired Conference in 2023
- NEA-Retired Communications Committee 2022-2025
Personal Statement
As NCRSP Treasurer, I serve as a fiduciary for our members, carefully safeguarding our precious dues money through accurate record-keeping, consistent duty of care, and transparent financial practices. I ensure funds are used responsibly to advance the NCRSP mission. I am running for a second term to continue providing steady, accountable financial stewardship.
NCRSP Region 1A
Treasurer: Patricia Gash
Local Positions Held
- Treasurer for Transylvania County Retired School Personnel
State Positions Held
- Treasurer for Region 1-A Retired School Personnel
Personal Statement
I retired from Transylvania County School after 28 years. I retired with 30 years service as I had sick days and work days to add the 2 extra years.
Secretary: Saralyn Kader
Local Positions Held
- Quality of Life Chair for Watauga RSP.
Personal Statement
I'm fortunate to work with enthusiastic and energetic retirees on the Watauga RSP. They are supportive and encouraging. I look forward to serving as a regional officer.
NCRSP Region 5
Secretary: Elvelon Mason
Local Positions Held
- President (Warren Co.)
- Secretary (Warren Co.)
- Scholarship Chair Person (Warren Co.)
- Quality of Life Chair Person (Warren Co.)
State Positions Held
- Region 5 Secretary
Personal Statement
For over five years, I have served as Secretary for Region 5. My academic background in Office Administration and Business Education has provided me with the expertise necessary to excel in this role. Additionally, I gained valuable early experience as the secretary of our local high school.
NCRSP Region 6A
Treasurer: Carol Stubbs
Local Positions Held
- President of Cumberland County Retired School Personnel
State Positions Held
- Region 6A Treasurer
Personal Statement
I like to be involved working with my local and region 6A. I get to see people I used to work with.
NCRSP Region 6B
Associate Director: Theresa Formyduval
Local Positions Held
- Whiteville NCAE President
- Columbus County/Whiteville City Retired School Personnel President
State Positions Held
- District 13 NCAE Director on NCAE Board of Directors
- NCRSP Region 6B Associate Director
Personal Statement
As Region 6B Associate Director, I will work with the local units and region officers to retain and increase membership. Also, working with local active units of NCAE, I hope to increase awareness of how all school personnel, active and retired, can support public education and our organization.
Secretary: Earlene Spencer
Local Positions Held
- Associate Representative- Local LEA
- Vice President of New Hanover County Association- Active
- President of New Hanover County Association- Active
- District President of New Hanover and Surrounding Counties
State Positions Held
- NCRSP Delegate
NEA-R Positions Held
- NEA-R Delegate
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated volunteer with a lifelong passion for supporting my educational community. Through my collaboration with diverse groups, I have learned the importance of teamwork and resilience—skills that I am eager to contribute to the Retired Teachers' Team.
NCRSP Region 7B
Associate Director: Wanda Dawson
Local Positions Held
- President--Pamlico County
State Positions Held
- Associate Director- Region 7B
Personal Statement
With 42.5 years of experience in Education and 35.5 of those years in administration, I am qualified to serve as Associate Director. I am committed to fulfilling the duties of this office.
