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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 2020 and 2021 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.
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 11th or 12th grade student at a public school in the state. The application process for the student board member position is currently open. Additional information can be found in the 2021 Board Member Application packet. The application deadline is July 2, 2021.
Final applications and questions about the student member application process should be directed to sbestudentapplication@delaware.gov.
Whitney Sweeney, President
Serves at the pleasure of the Governor
P-20 Council, co-chair
Member, University of Delaware Board of Trustees (ex-officio)
Wali W. Rushdan II, Vice President
Term expires 2024
Member, Equalization Committee
Member, Charter School Accountability Committee (non-voting)
Candice Fifer
Term expires 2024
Member, ESSA Advisory Committee
Member, Teacher of the Year Selection Committee
NASBE Whole Child Policy Study Group
Vincent Lofink
Term expires 2023
Member, Charter School Accountability Committee (non-voting)
Dr. Audrey Noble
Term expires 2027
Member, Charter School Accountability Committee (non-voting)
Member, Delaware School Boards Association (DSBA) Board of Directors
Member, H. Fletcher Brown Scholarship Selection Committee
National Association of State Board of Education (NASBE) Board of Directors
Chair, NASBE Government Affairs Committee
Rev. Provey Powell, Jr.
Term expires 2025
Member, Vision Coalition of Delaware
Member, Reopening Schools Working Group, Health and Wellness Committee
Member, Delaware Postsecondary Equity Leadership Team
Wendy Turner
Member, 2017 State Teacher of the Year
Member, DPAS II Advisory Committee (non-voting)
Susan Bunting
Secretary of Education and Executive Secretary for the State Board of Education
