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Board of Directors

As a top decision-making body, our Board of Directors includes at least one director from each region of the state, as well as representatives from retired members, aspiring educators, and active members employed in ESP positions, student services, and administration.

2023-2024 NCAE Board of Directors

President: Tamika Walker Kelly
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Term: 2020-2023

Vice President: Bryan Proffitt
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Term: 2020-2023

Region 1A: Shana Peele
Buncombe County
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Region 1B: James Hallyburton
Burke County
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Region 2: Michele Jordan
Forsyth County
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Region 2: Vacant  

Region 3:  Steve Oreskovic
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
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Region 3:  Cherie Feemster
Gaston County
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Region 4: Amy Harrison
Guilford County
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Region 4: Brian Link
Chapel Hill-Carrboro
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Region 5: Sharita Jones
Vance County
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Region 5: Symone Kiddoo
Durham County
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Region 6: Monche Simmons
Whiteville City
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Region 6: Chris Meek
Brunswick County
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Region 7A: Jacqueline Perry-Higgs
Bertie County
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Region 7B: Rita Gilbert
Pitt County
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NEA Director: Turquoise Lejeune Parker
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ESP Division President: Jocelyn Morrison
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Student Services Division President: Shana Richards
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Principal/Administrators Division President: Tiffany Smith
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NC Retired School Personnel President: Linda Gunter
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NC Retired School Personnel Vice President: Lena Murrill-Chapman
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Student NCAE President: Karmen Massey
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Honorary NEA/NCAE Director: John H. Lucas

NCAE Executive Director (Ex-Officio):  Matt Aber-Towns
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NCAE Associate Executive Director (Ex-Officio): Nicole Price
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