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State Board of Education Members and Activities
State Board of Education members hold a number of committee assignments. Biographies on each Board member can be found on the State Board of Education’s eBoard page.
Student Member Position Open
The Governor annually appoints one non-voting member who, at the time of the appointment, is or will be in the next school year an 11thor 12thgrade student at a public school in the state. Additional information can be found in the 2020 Student Board Member Application packet.
On March 12, 2020, Governor Carney issued a declaration of a state of emergency for the state of Delaware due to a public health threat. As a result, the Student Board member application process will be postponed until further notice and until school resumes.
Questions about the State Board of Education may be directed to Jenna Ahner at jenna.ahner@sbe.k12.de.us.
Whitney Sweeney, President
Serves at the pleasure of the Governor
P-20 Council, co-chair
University of Delaware Board of Trustees, member (ex-officio)
Dr. Audrey Noble, Vice President
Term expires 2021
DPAS II Advisory Committee, member
Charter School Accountability Committee, member (non-voting)
NGA Early Learning Grant Team, member
Campaign for Grade Level Reading, Board representative
Nina Lou Bunting
Term expires 2021
Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, member
Teachers’ Advisory Committee, member
Candice Fifer
Term expires 2024
ESSA Advisory Committee, member
Drug and Substance Abuse Advisory Group, co-chair
Vincent Lofink
Term expires 2023
CTE Committee, member (State Board Committee)
DSBA Board of Directors, member
DSBA Legislative Committee, member
SBE Student Representative Selection Process (State Board Committee, September 2018-November 2018)
Dorcas Olatunji
Susan Bunting
Secretary of Education and Executive Secretary for the State Board of Education
Jenna Ahner
Executive Director
Drug and Substance Abuse Curriculum Task Force, member (September 2018-December 2018)
The State Board of Education consists of nine members. Seven voting members who are appointed by the Governor, approved by the Senate. Two non-voting members appointed by the Governor.
Members have residence in each of Delaware’s counties and the city of Wilmington, belong to different political parties, and bring a diverse set of skills and perspectives to the work. At least two members have previously served on a local board of education.
Questions about the State Board of Education may be directed to Jenna Ahner by email or by calling 302-735-4010.
