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College of Education

College of Education Board


The College of Education Board inspires enhanced educational opportunities across North Carolina by connecting people to the mission and vision of the College of Education and promoting the welfare and future development of the College through advocacy, consultation, fundraising and service.

The Board will generate and steward relationships and partnerships between the College of Education and alumni, faculty and staff, business, industry and other potential supporters to help create and sustain an environment of constant excellence and success in education.
Frances Bobbie

Retired Financial Advisor
Raleigh, NC
Michael J. Clinkscales ‘98, ‘02, ‘12

State of the Profession Committee
Assistant Principal
East Garner Magnet Middle School
Cary, NC
Larry Colbourne

Development Committee
President, Mebane Charitable Foundation
Advance, NC
Elizabeth Godwin ‘79

Charlotte, NC
Carl E. Harris ‘98

Board Chair
TE21
Cary, NC
Delores Parker ‘78

Community Connections Committee
Former Vice President
NC Community Colleges
MariaRosa Rangel ’01, ’17

State of the Profession Committee
Director for Family and Community Engagement with Wake County Public School System
Apex, NC
Kristin Gatchel Replogle

President, Replogle Family Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Kathy Sischo

Development Committee
Self employed
Apex, NC
Ken Strmiska ‘98

Chief Operating Officer, Anovia Health
Green Bay, WI
Kristy Teskey ‘91

State of the Profession Committee
Faster Glass
Charlotte, NC
John Viehe ‘73, ‘77

State of the Profession Committee
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Campbell University
Cary, NC
Stelfanie Williams ’11

State of the Profession Committee
Vice President
Duke University
Durham, NC
Christina Winter ‘94

Development Committee
Community Volunteer
Raleigh and Siler City, NC

2024-25 Board Committees

At-Large

  • Carl Harris (chair)

State of the Profession Committee

The State of the Profession Committee provides board leadership for discussions around issues facing education professionals in North Carolina, with the goal of positioning the College to respond in the best ways possible and elevating the prestige of careers in education.  Suggested activities include an annual presentation to the board about the state of education professions and the development (and future award) of the “Inspirational Educator” award. This will be an award for educators in the field who inspire others.

Board Members

  • Michael Clinkscales
  • MariaRosa Rangel
  • Kristy Teskey
  • John Viehe
  • Stelfanie Williams

College Representatives

  • Erin Horne
  • John Lee

Support

  • Mary Morris

Community Connections Committee

The Community Connections Committee maintains relationships with key stakeholders across North Carolina and beyond, with the goal of enhancing student recruitment, strengthening alumni connections to the college, and advancing select dean’s initiatives. Suggested activities include outreach to targeted education leaders across North Carolina and nominations for the annual “Distinguished Alum” award.

Board Members

  • Frances Bobbie
  • Sarah Capel
  • Delores Parker

College Representatives

  • Karen Hollebrands

Development Committee

The Development Committee enhances fundraising efforts for the College of Education, with the goal of increasing the number of annual donors supporting the college and building the College’s relationships with prospective major gift donors.  Among other activities TBD, this committee will lead strategic fundraising initiatives, conduct strategic networking and donor review processes with the board, and lead board-level fundraising efforts.

Board Members

  • Larry Colbourne
  • Elizabeth Godwin
  • Kristin Replogle
  • Kathy Sischo 
  • Ken Strmiska
  • Christina Winter

College Represenatives

  • Paola Sztajn

Support

  • Jasmine Garcia