RALEIGH, NC (July 18, 2025) – At its June 2025 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina approved several new Directors and At-Large Advisors for two-year terms that officially begin July 1, 2025.
“I’m immensely excited to begin my tenure by welcoming the newest members of the Public School Forum’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board,” said Ann McColl, interim Executive Director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina. “Our Board of Directors and Advisory Boards bring invaluable experience, insight and commitment to our mission. I look forward to the contributions of our newest board members and the opportunity to partner with them as well as our continuing board members. Together we’ll continue advancing equitable, evidence-based policies and practices that strengthen North Carolina’s local public schools.”
This year’s new Board Members and Advisors, who will serve two-year terms, include leaders in sectors ranging from education to legal and business who have demonstrated a dedication to North Carolina public schools.
Officers
Bill Harrison, Chair
Amos Fodchuk, Chair-Elect
LaTanya Pattillo, Immediate Past Chair
Richard Urquhart, Secretary/Treasurer
Board of Directors
New Board Member
Elizabeth (Beth) Ulffers
Current Board Members elected to new two-year terms:
Amos Fodchuk
Matty Lazo-Chadderton
Rashidah Lopez Morgan
Dr. Alisa McLean
Melody Riley Johnson
Tiece Ruffin
Cydni Soter O’Neil
Doug Sprecher
Saundra Wall Williams
Public School Forum Advisory Board
New Forum At-Large Advisors
Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt
Dr. Freddie Williamson
Rachel Candaso
Jason Johnson
Current Forum At-Large Advisors elected to new two-year terms
Bruce Beasley
Evelyn Bulluck
Sue Burgess
J.B. Buxton
Nicole Cush
Catherine Edmonds
Lou Fabrizio
Jayne Fleener
Patti Gillenwater
Graham Lewis
Mark Otter
Scott Penland
Jim Phillips
Eddie Price
Shirley Prince
Erin Swanson
Bettina Umstead
Laura Bilbro-Berry
Richard Watkins
CeCe McGowen-Dove
Tammi Harris
Bennett Jones
Rep. Amos Quick
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About the Public School Forum of North Carolina
Since our founding in 1985 as a nonpartisan “think and do tank,” the Public School Forum of North Carolina has been a champion of better schools and one of the most trusted sources in the state for research and analysis on vital education issues. In order to provide meaningful action on our state’s most important public education issues, we bring together leaders from business, education and government to study education issues, develop ideas, and ultimately inform and shape education policy. We do this through research, policy work, innovative programs, advocacy, and continuing education for educators and policymakers. Follow us on social media at @theNCForum and visit our website at http://www.ncforum.org/
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