Board
We are governed by the ABS Board of Directors
This is a voluntary board comprised of community leaders, business people, educators, and parents committed to the success of our school and its mission. The Board of Directors convenes a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:45 pm at the school. Board meetings are open to the public.
Bylaws of The Arts Based School
Board of Directors
Executive Committee 2025-26:
Michelle Lawrence, Board Chair
History Teacher, Salem Academy
Endia Beal
Studio Artist, Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Repetti, Immediate Past Chair
Attorney, Bell Davis Pitt
Asher Ellis, Finance Chair
Business Banker, First Citizens Bank
Joy Blaser, Secretary
Database Administrator and Photographer
Board Members:
Ellen Coble
Development Director, Retired
Chanita Coulter
Educator, Reflective Pages
Becky Dickson
TerraCarbon/WFU
Amir Henry
Chief of Police, WSSU
DeeDe Holly Executive
Director of Internal Communication, WFU
Brenda Kennedy
Associate Professor of Education, Winston-Salem State University
Alissa Meads
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Novant
Shannon Meares, Immediate Past Chair
Attorney, National Labor Relations Board
Kimberly Pemberton
Associate Professor of Elementary Education, WSSU
Isaac Perry
Head of Biotech/Life Science, WFBMC
Marc Pope
Senior Solutions Engine, Deft
Lina Sims
Clinical Data Mgr
Brittany Todd
B Balanced Counseling & Wellness
Letitia Wall
Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, WSSU
Jonathan Williams
Mecklenburg County Government
Non-Voting Board Members
ABS Director – Robin Hollis
Parent Council Representatives – Kathleen Stimely & Emily Gregg