Our Board of Directors

PCSASC's 13-member board of directors, representing the local and statewide sponsored charter schools across the Palmetto State, serves as the governing body for the association. The board sets policies for the organization, approves the annual budget, hires and evaluates the executive director and handles other responsibilities specified in the PCSASC Bylaws and Constitution. The board meets at least four times annually.

 Executive Committee

Dr. Karen Wicks, President
Executive Director
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences
Charter Institute at Erskine
Region VI Seat (Board Term Exp. 2024)

Daniel Neikirk, Past President

Principal
Allegro Charter School of Music
Charleston County School District
Region I Seat (Board Term Exp. 2026)
 
David Crook, President-Elect
Head of School
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Charter Institute at Erskine

 Region IV Seat (Board Term Exp. 2025)

 
Michelle Jones, CPA, CFE, Treasurer
Senior Manager
Elliott Davis

Affiliate/Assoc. Seat (Board Term Exp. 2026)

 Members
 
Robert Bechtold

Director
Riverview Charter School
Beaufort County School District
Region II Seat (Board Term Exp. 2024)

Gene D'Agostino
Fmr. Founding Board Member
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter Institute at Erskine
Region III Seat (Board Term Exp. 2023)
 
Dr. Cherry Daniel

Chief Executive Director
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter Institute at Erskine
Region IV Seat (Board Term Exp. 2026)

 Derwin Farr
Executive Director / Principal
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions
Limestone Charter Association
Region III Seat (Board Term Exp. 2024)
 
D. Mike Kelly, Esq.
General Counsel
Midlands STEM Institute
Charter Institute at Erskine
Region VI Seat (Board Term Exp. 2025)
 
Chris Loewer
Board Member
Greenville Technical Charter High School
South Carolina Public Charter School District
Region V Seat (Board Term Exp. 2023)
Tim Thorn
Principal
James Island Charter High School
Charleston County School District
Region I Seat (Board Term Exp. 2023)
 
Sarah Smith
Board Member
Coastal Montessori Charter School
Georgetown County School District
Region II Seat (Board Term Exp. 2023)
Dr. Tomikia Whitmire
Executive Director
Spartanburg Preparatory School
South Carolina Public Charter School District
Region V Seat (Board Term Exp. 2026)
*The Executive Director of the Alliance serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors and all committees.

 

Contact us:

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