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. 

 

Board of Directors

Executive Committee 2025-26:

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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:

Dr. Kellie Alston
Virtualology
 
Sarah Avery
Pharmacy Technician, WFBMC
 
Jesalyn Bolduc
Asst Prof of Chemistry, WFBMC
 
Jennifer Borrero
Salem College
 

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