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State Board of Education Members and Activities
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.
State Board of Education members hold a number of committee assignments. Details on Board committee participation in 2019 and 2020 can be found below. Information about previous committee assignments can be found in the State Board of Education’s annual reports. Biographies on each Board member can be found on the State Board of Education’s eBoard page.
Questions about the State Board of Education may be directed to Jenna Ahner by email or by calling 302-735-4010.
Whitney Sweeney, President
Serves at the pleasure of the Governor
P-20 Council, co-chair
Member, University of Delaware Board of Trustees (ex-officio)
Member, Charter School Financial Framework Review Work Group
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Leading for Equity and Excellence Program (LEEP) cohort member
Wali W. Rushdan II, Vice President
Term expires 2024
Member, Equalization Committee
Member, P-20 Council Early Literacy Subcommittee
Candice Fifer
Term expires 2024
Member, ESSA Advisory Committee
Member, Teacher of the Year Selection Committee
NASBE Whole Child Policy Study Group
Vincent Lofink
Dr. Audrey Noble
Term expires 2021
Member, Charter School Accountability Committee (non-voting)
Member, Delaware School Boards Association (DSBA) Board of Directors
Member, Remote Learning Community Group
Member, P-20 Council Early Literacy Subcommittee
Member, H. Fletcher Brown Scholarship Selection Committee
National Association of State Board of Education (NASBE) Board of Directors
Member, NASBE Government Affairs Committee
Member, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) K-12 Education Recovery Task Force
Rev. Provey Powell, Jr.
Term expires 2025
Member, Vision Coalition of Delaware
Member, Reopening Schools Working Group, Health and Wellness Committee,
Member, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity State Leadership Academy
Susan Bunting
Secretary of Education and Executive Secretary for the State Board of Education
