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Dr. Shawn Foster Named Among Educators on NIET’s 2024-2026 Advisory Board
Orangeburg County School District is proud to spotlight Dr. Shawn Foster, Superintendent, for being named to the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) 2024-2026 Educator Advisory Board. Dr. Foster’s inclusion on this esteemed board reflects his commitment to ensuring that every student has access to quality teachers and learning opportunities.
NIET, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing educational excellence, relies on the expertise of national partners to support innovation and improvement in schools. The Educator Advisory Board contributes directly to NIET’s mission by offering valuable insights that drive impactful strategies and tools for educators across the country.
"I am excited to work with this group of distinguished leaders on our Educator Advisory Board," said NIET CEO Dr. Joshua Barnett. "Understanding the needs of educators and students is crucial to our mission, and this group’s knowledge will inform NIET’s continued development of highly impactful tools and materials to support every educator and every student."
In addition to Dr. Foster, the 2024-2026 Educator Advisory Board includes:
- Chris Coffelt, Superintendent, Central Decatur Community School District, Iowa
- Lizette Esparza, Superintendent, Gadsden Elementary School District #32, Arizona
- Meagen Flores, Academic Facilitator, Harmony Elementary School, East Central Independent School District, Texas
- Bethany Gibson, Principal, Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, Perry Township Schools, Indiana
- Sam Jordan, Grant Director, Alaska Council of School Administrators, Alaska
- Lilla Toal Mandsager, Executive Director for Continuous Improvement, South Carolina Department of Education, South Carolina
- Amanda Merrill, Master Teacher, Encanto Elementary School, Osborn School District #8, Arizona
- Karli Saracini, Assistant Commissioner of Educator Effectiveness & Licensure, Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas
- Jenna Sharp, Principal, Clinton Elementary School, Clinton City Schools, Tennessee
- Dr. Quentina Timoll, Superintendent, University View Academy, Louisiana
Dr. Foster’s inclusion on this board is a significant achievement, and we are confident that his leadership will further enhance educational outcomes in our district and beyond.