Dean’s Advisory Board

The Cato College of Education’s Dean’s Advisory Board serves as a vital link between the college and the community. It is comprised of distinguished individuals who are committed to improving our local and regional educational systems through their support in these main areas:

  • Serve as a body of cognitive plurality that can be called upon for high-level generative thinking around specific priorities that would be initiated for the forward movement of the college (2 or 3 year term).
  • Offer counsel to the Dean on matters for which external advice is critical, such as strategic planning, programs and projects, and the college’s physical presence in our community.
  • Help form an organic advocacy network for the college and act as an ambassador for the college with the broader Charlotte and regional community, alumni, and other external constituencies.
  • Advise and assist in external relations efforts.
  • Aid the college where possible in recruiting students into degree and certificate programs as well as in placing students upon graduation.
Board MemberOrganization and RoleTerm Ends
Dr. Aaron Allen (Chair)Lincoln County Schools
(Superintendent; Cato College Alum)
2029
Ms. Jevlyn Bonner-ReedBelk Foundation
Executive Director
2027
Ms. Isha GoodeRowan-Cabarrus Community College
(Chair of Early Childhood Education
& Infant/Toddler Care)
2028
Dr. Misty HathcockRetired Educator, UNC Charlotte
(Cato College Alum)
2028
Dr. Crystal HillCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Superintendent
2027
Dr. Mary-Margaret KantorSmart Start of Mecklenburg County
Chief Early Education Officer
2028
Ms. Nikki KeithFreedom School Partners
Chief Executive Officer
2029
Mr. Reeves McGlohonSouthwest Education Alliance
Executive Director
2029
Dr. Munro RichardsonRead Charlotte
Executive Director
2027
Mrs. Jackie WhitfieldCabarrus County Schools; Retired Educator
All Saints Episcopal Church; Reverend
(Cato College Alum)
2029