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
Becky Dickson
TerraCarbon/WFU
DeeDe Holly Executive
Director of Internal Communication, WFU
Brenda Kennedy
Associate Professor of Education, Winston-Salem State University
Alissa Meads
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Novant
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
Jonathan Williams
Mecklenburg County Government
Non-Voting Board Members
ABS Director – Robin Hollis
Parent Council Representatives – Emily Gregg & Hanna Jackson