NCAE Regional Directors
Region 1A Director (3-year term)
Shanna Peele
I am asking to serve my region and the state again as Region 1A Director. I bring invaluable experience, a deep connection to our folks, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the cause. My dedication to improving conditions in public schools fuels my passion to advocate for the region effectively.
Region 2 Director (3-year term)
Vacant
Region 3 Director (3-year term)
Cherie Feemster
I am an educator for Gaston County Schools. I have a goal and desire to be an advocate for our communities, students, parents, and public education. I do hope to continue to assist with building strong locals, communities, and a regions with our amazing Association.
Region 7A Director (3-year term)
Vacant
NEA State-Allotted Delegates – Category 1
Region 1
Shanna Peele
Region 2
Becky Snyder
Region 3
Kelly Van Horn
Steven Wilder
Region 4
Amy Harrison
Joanna Pendleton
Crystal Satterfield
Edwena Miles
Saletta Ureña
Region 5
Allison Swaim
E. Jameel Williams
Bryan Proffitt
Skylar Buckmaster Edgerton
Sharita Jones
Shannon A. Meyers
Emilly Osterling
Christy Patterson
Evelyn Bussell
Sandra Cosby
Tonya Washington
Region 6
Latasha Shontell Mack
Yolanda Freeman
Jocelyn Morrison
Region 7
Rita Jackson-Gilbert
NEA State-Allotted Delegate – Category 2
Dr. Tiffany Smith
Dr. Michael W. Putney Sr.
Julio Morales
Kenya Donaldson
Council & Divisions’ Candidates
Educational Support Professional (ESP) Council
President (2-year term)
Jocelyn Morrison
I advocate for public education because I believe every child deserves the best education possible. And every public education employee deserves the best opportunity to raise their family and to be treated fairly while doing so and earn a livable wage.
Vice President (2-year term)
E. Jameel Williams
I am a team player and ready to work to move the council forward.
Secretary (2-year term)
No Candidate
Treasurer (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 1A Director (2-year term)
No Candidate
Region 1B Director (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 2 Director (3-year and 1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 3 Director (3-year term)
No Candidate
Region 5 Director (1-year term)
Kayi Mensah
I am a Child Nutrition Services worker and manager at Panther Creek HS in Wake County. I have been leading the CNS organizing committee by attending meetings, taking a release day to recruit my coworkers to the union, and co-facilitating meetings with district leadership. I have been a Wake NCAE Director and Summer Member Organizer. I live by the mantra, “Alone you will go faster but other we will go further.” I believe if the Association follows the path, we will win.
Region 6 Director (3-year term)
Brandon Southern
I’ve worked closely with the Board of Directors to establish many concepts to grow our division of ESPs and attended the 2023 ESP Conference in Seattle, WA. As a Board member, I plan to continue to advocate for our local ESPs and continue to support our locals as a Director in implementing strategies for ALL 9 categories that make up our division for lifelong success as a growing educator.
Region 7A Director (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 7B Director (2-year term)
No Candidate
Division of Principals/Administrators
President (2-year term)
Dr. Tiffany D. Smith
I have served as teacher, central office administrator, and a school administrator. These positions have increased my ability to advocate for the needs of our schools, students, and staff. I have done so years past and will continue, reaching out to legislators, inspiring other to join our advocacy adventures.
Vice President (2-year term)
Anthony Whitaker
Secretary (1-year term)
Melonee Hunter
I firmly believe in life-long learning and building a strong educational foundation for scholars I serve. After serving in the US Army, I graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in School Health Education, Master’s in Middle Grades Science from Walden University, a second Master’s Degree in School Administration from High Point University, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Walden University.
Treasurer (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 1A Director (3-year term)
Christopher "Chad" Upton
I grew up in a home with a middle school ELA teacher and a high school principal. Our family have been NCAE from the beginning and I appreciate the opportunity to serve our state educators and, ultimately, the children we serve as a principal and dedicated member of NCAE.
Region 1B Director (2-year term)
No Candidate
Region 2 Director (1-year term)
Kelly Shoffner
Coming from a family of educators, I knew I was meant to serve the public, especially students. I firmly believe that ALL children deserve to feel safe and learn and grow in our public schools. My life’s work is to consistently strive to make that a reality for the students of North Carolina. In order for that to come to fruition, all staff must be supported and given the opportunity to grow and learn. NCAE does just that for all staff. By serving in NCAE, I hope to serve the staff of the region, so that staff and students may learn and grow.
Region 3 Director (2-year and 1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 4 Director (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 5 Director (2-year term)
No Candidate
Region 6 Director (1-year term)
Dia Collins Thomas
As an educator since 1999, I am passionate about the success of all our scholars. As a district leader, I often remind educators that we must build relationships and be willing to do what it takes to help our scholars be successful.
Assistant Principal (3-year term)
Kenya N. Donaldson
Central Office Representative (2-year term)
Norma Boone
I have been a member of NCAE for 34 years. Being a part of an organization such as NCAE has helped me to grow as an individual and as a professional. In order to be an effective leader, I have to be a good listener. Being the voice of the educators is an important role to undertake.
NEA State-Allotted Cluster Delegates
Dr. Tiffany Smith
Dr. Michael W. Putney Sr.
Julio Morales
Kenya Donaldson
I am an Assistant Principal in the Guilford County Schools. An educators of 28 years, I am the immediate past President of the Guilford County Association of Educators. My passion is empowering and unifying administrators across the state. I seek to serve you as the Assistant Principal Director of Administrative Division.
Student Services Division
Vice President (2-year term)
Anthony Wright
Secretary (2-year term)
No Candidate
Treasurer (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 1A Director (3-year term)
No Candidate
Region 1B Director (2-year term)
No Candidate
Region 2 Director (3-year term)
Sonya Withers
As Student Services Director at my high school, my goal is to make sure we are student-centered, and they have a safe place to voice their concerns and dreams. This is what I will be for the Student Service members in Region 2. I will be an advocate for Region 2 so that we can ensure our concerns are heard at the state level and the local level. I am committed to being that person who you feel has your best interests at heart and will serve as a sounding board to get your questions answered and advocate for your needs as we set goals and visions for the Student Services division of Region 2.
Region 3 Director (3-year term)
No Candidate
Region 4 Director (3-year term)
Annie Goldberg
I’m a dedicated and compassionate school counselor with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and data-driven systemic change. I value problem solving with my colleagues to promote the best outcome for students. Our experiences as educators matter, and I want to advocate for the issue s facing the personnel in our region.
Region 5 Director (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 7A Director (1-year term)
No Candidate
Region 7B Director (3-year term)
No Candidate
