Board of Advisors
In addition to its Board of Directors, the WVACHE also receives guidance from a Board of Advisors, which helps the WVACHE Board of Directors determine the most efficient and productive procedures for implementing the Access program of competitive grants in West Virginia’s K–12 public schools.
The Board of Advisors meets at least twice a year and issues its recommendations to the Board of Directors each January.
The following advisors have been named to date:
- Ms. Jo Ann S. Harman, Chair
- Retired Teacher
- Dr. Deborah S. Akers
- Superintendent, Mercer County Schools
- Mr. Jack Wiseman
- Director, West Virginia Partnerships to Assure Student Success (WV PASS)
- Mr. John Shott
- President, Mercer County Board of Education
- Ms. Tammy Wells
- Principal, Valley High School
- Ms. Rebecca Fillinger
- Attorney at Law