Early Childhood Advisory Council

Board Website   Board Website Long Name   North Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council Department   Governor's Office Governor Appointments   25 Total Board Positions   25 Cite Name   Exec. Order Cite Number   No. 6, 32 N.C. Reg. 1737-1739 (March 15, 2018), which was issued on February 16, 2018 Ethics   Yes Term Length   2 years Purpose   North Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council provides leadership in the development of a premiere early learning and development system for children birth to age 8. The Council focuses on: • Creating and guiding a bold early childhood action plan that aligns with other efforts to advance the state’s early childhood system. • Building awareness of the importance of high-quality early childhood experiences to future education and career success to ensure young children in North Carolina are learning and thriving. • Recommending and advocating for policies and funding that improve equitable access to high-quality early childhood services and better outcomes for young children and families. Loading…

Current Members

Member Name   Appointment Date   Term End Date   Term Type   Requirements   Velva Jenkins 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Rep. from state institutions of higher education Kristin Walker 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management Rep. Vacant 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited President of North Carolina Partnership for Children Mamie Bernadette Rodgers 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Child Care Provider Banu Valladares 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Child Care Provider Terry T. David 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Head Start agency located in the State, including migrant and seasonal Head Start programs and Indian Head Start programs. Valerie Bridges 1/3/2020 12/31/2020 Limited Local educational agency Susan H. Butler-Staub 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Current consumer of early childhood services Eric Hart 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Current consumer of early childhood services David Stegall 1/24/2020 12/31/2020 Limited North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Rep. Janet Singerman 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Kelly Maxwell 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Stephanie Fanjul 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Meka S. Sales 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Laura Gerald 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Vacant 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Gerald M. Croan 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Doré R. LaForett 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Kathy Higgins 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited At-Large Mandy Cohen 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Secretary of DHHS Karen C. McKnight 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited State Director of Head Start Betsey Cuervo Tilson 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited DHHS member representing child care, NC Pre-K, health, mental health, social services, and the Infant-Toddler Program Susan Perry 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited DHHS member representing child care, NC Pre-K, health, mental health, social services, and the Infant-Toddler Program Kristi L. Snuggs 12/6/2019 12/31/2020 Limited DHHS member representing child care, NC Pre-K, health, mental health, social services, and the Infant-Toddler Program Lisa M. Chapman 5/11/2018 12/31/2020 Limited Rep. from state institutions of higher education Loading…

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