Cumberland County Board of Education Chairwoman Deanna Jones has been appointed to the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) Board of Directors. The announcement was made during the NCSBA’s 2024 Delegate Assembly Annual Meeting, where officers and board members were elected to guide the association’s mission and goals.
The NCSBA Board of Directors provides leadership to ensure the association’s activities and programs support its mission of advancing public education in North Carolina. Board members also serve as communication links between their regions and the association, fostering collaboration and shared priorities.
Jones has been a member of the Cumberland County Board of Education since May 2020 and has served as its chairwoman since December 2022. Her appointment reflects her dedication to educational equity, her experience in school board governance and her collaborative approach to leadership.
“I am honored to serve on the NCSBA Board of Directors and look forward to working alongside my colleagues to support students and educators across the state,” Jones said in a press release. “Together, we can create opportunities that strengthen public education for all.”
Cumberland County Schools congratulates Chairwoman Jones on this achievement and appreciates her continued commitment to serving students, families and educators in the local community and beyond.
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