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REL Southeast Governing Board

The REL Southeast manages all tasks with guidance from a statutorily required Governing Board representing the interests of all states and other appropriate constituencies in the region. The composition of the Governing Board includes a diversity of expertise, including education research methods and practice, and individuals representing the interests of students in economically disadvantaged areas, both rural and urban. The Governing Board provides strategic guidance on how the REL shall carry out its activities for maximum effectiveness and efficiency, reduces redundant activities within the region, and increases collaboration and resource sharing.

Members

  • Alabama
    • Dr. Elizabeth Davis
      Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
    • Dr. Carol Donovan
      Professor of Education, University of Alabama; Director, Belser Parton Literacy Center
  • Florida
    • Jason Gaitanis
      Assistant Deputy Commissioner
    • Gillian Gregory
      Assistant Superintendent, Leon County Schools
    • Dr. Monica Verra-Tirado
      Chief of Equity and Diversity, Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Georgia
    • Dr. Caitlin Dooley
      Deputy Superintendent, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Georgia Department of Education
    • Dr. Gary Bingham
      Director, Urban Child Study Center; Professor, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Georgia State University
    • Ms. Luvenia Jackson
      Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools
  • Mississippi
    • Dr. Carey Wright
      State Superintendent
    • Ms. Kelly Butler
      Director of Program Strategy, Barksdale Institute
    • Dr. Angela Rutherford
      Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction, University of Mississippi
  • North Carolina
    • Mr. Mark Johnson
      State Superintendent
    • Tara Galloway
      K-3 Literacy Director, under Mark Johnson
    • Dr. Don Martin
      Retired Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools; Professor of Education, High Point University
    • Dr. Lynne Vernon-Feagans
      Professor of Education and the Frank Porter Graham Institute, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
    • Nadja Young
      Director US Government & Education Practice
  • South Carolina
    • Dr. David Mathis
      Deputy Superintendent, College and Career Readinesss
    • Dr. Suzanne Adlof
      Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Carolina
    • Dr. Rainey Knight
      Retired Superintendent of Darlington County Schools