Governor’s Teacher Advisory Council
Commission Details
| Board Website | |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Governor’s Teacher Advisory Council |
| Department | Governor's Office |
| Governor Appointments | 17 |
| Total Board Positions | 17 |
| Cite Name | Exec. Order |
| Cite Number | No. 15, by Governor Stein, issued on May 6, 2025 |
| Ethics | |
| Term Length | 2 years |
| Purpose | Council will advise the Governor regarding the impact of the following on students, teachers, and schools: state and federal education policies for pre-kindergarten through grade 12; local board of education policies that are not beneficial nor required by state or federal laws, policies or regulations; the state budget; proposed or pending state or federal legislation, policies or regulations; and other issues related to education deemed appropriate by the Governor. As well as to serve as Education Ambassadors for the Governor, including, but not limited to the following: representing the Governor at designated events; establishing and maintaining positive communications with local boards of education and education stakeholders for the purpose of sharing the Governor’s education agenda; sharing information about opportunities for the Governor to support teachers in their critical roles; and highlighting successful programs and practices in their local school systems that can be replicated in other parts of the state. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Maria Ogo Candaso | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Dolores Amanda Aguayo | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Tayler Duncan Bomar | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Emily Morgan Burrus | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Bobbie Joe Cavnar | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Summer Anne Espinosa | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Tamika Jaquetta Farmer | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Emma Nicole Geist | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Taleah Chanel Jones | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Yaronda Ameris Kilgo | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Christian Cortez Martin | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Anthony Sean Martin | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Elyse Cannon McRae | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Marisha Darice Merchant | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Hannah Parry Moon | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Lindsay Combs Phillips | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |
| Lydia Roberts Carson Sale | May 5, 2025 | May 04, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active Classroom Teacher |