2025 NCAE/NEA ELECTION RESULTS
The NCAE Election Oversight Committee met in person at NCAE Headquarters on March 28, 2025 and submits the following report:
We have canvassed the electronic reports of the state, regions, divisions, and state-allotted NEA delegates (Categories 1 and 2) of the North Carolina Association of Educators for the 2025 election of the NCAE, we declare the following unofficial results (Election results are not final until certified by the NCAE Board of Directors):
NCAE Regional Director
Region 2 Director – (2-year term) – Lori Farrington
Region 4 Director (3-year term) – Amy Harrison
Region 5 Director (3-year term) – Christina Cole
Region 6 Director (3-year term) – Brandon Powell
Region 6 Director (1- year term) – LaTasha Mack
Region 7B Director – (3-year term) – Rita Jackson-Gilbert
NEA State-Allotted Delegates – Category 1
Region 1 – There were no candidates for NEA State-Allotted Delegates
Region 2 – 1 Lori Farrington
2 Jenny Easter
3 Matthew Poston
4 Stephanie Wallace
5 Rebecca Synder
Region 3 – 1 Rae LeGrone
2 *Erin DeMund
3 Erica Yost
4 Steven Wilder
5 Lynn Phanor
*Runoff winner.
Region 4 – 1 Joanna Pendleton
2 Amy Harrison
3 Crystal Satterfield
4 Saletta Urena
5 Sheilalisa Koto
Region 5 – 1 Bryan Proffitt
2 Allison Swaim
3 Christy Patterson
4 LeVon Barnes
5 Margaret Powell
6 Emilly Osterling
7 Taylor Evans
8 Tal Matalon
9 Yvonne Raeford
10 Ernest Williams
Region 6 – 1 Jocelyn Morrison
Region 7 – 1 Rita Jackson-Gilbert
NEA State-Allotted Delegate – Category 2
Dr. Michael Putney
Council/Divisions’ Reports
Educational Support Professional Council
Secretary (2-year term) – Margaret Powell
Treasurer (2-year term) – Vacant
Region 1A Director (1-year term) – Vacant
Region 1B Director (3-year term) – Vacant
Region 2 Director (3-year term and 1-year term) – Vacant
Region 3 Director (2- year term and 1-year term) – Vacant
Region 5Director (3-year term) – Vacant
Region 6 Director (3-year term) – Mikasa Melvin
Region7A Director (3-year term) – Vacant
Region 7B Director (2-year term) – Vacant
Division of Principals/Administrators Officers
President (1-year term) – Julio Morales
Vice President (1-year term) – Anthony Whitaker
Secretary (2-year term) – Vacant
Treasurer (2-year term) – Vacant
Region 1B Director (2-year term) – Vacant
Region 2 Director (3-year term) – Maria McGhee
Region 3 Director (3- and 1-year term) – Vacant
Region 4 Director (3-year term) – Vacant
Region 5 Director (3- year term) – Sharita Jones
Region 5 Director (1- year term)
Region 6 Director (3-year term) – John Bryant
Region 6 Director (1-year term) – Dia Collins Thomas
Central Office Rep (3-year term) – Norma Boone
Principals/Administrators NEA State-Allotted Delegates
Dr. Michael W. Putney Sr
Sharita Jones
Julio Morales
Student Services
President: 2-year term- Kasaundra Moody
Treasurer: 2-year term- Kevin Vickers
Secretary: 1-year term- Vacant
Region 1A Director: 3-year term- Vacant
Region 1B Director: 2-year term- Vacant
Region 2 Director- (1): 3-year term- Tonya Withers
Region 3 Director- (1): 2-year term- Vacant
Region 5 Director- (1): 3-year term- Vacant
Region 6 Director- (1): 3-year term- Vacant
Region 6 Director- (1): 1-year term- Vacant
Region 7A Director: 1- year term- Vacant
Region 7B Director: 2- year term- Vacant
2025 NCAE/NEA CANDIDATES
Regional Officers
Region 2 Director
Lori Farrington
I am a fierce advocate for public education, a strong organizer for Forsyth County Association of Educators (and NCAE) and a coalition builder for our county. I would love to share this energy with the Region 2 family. I have colleagues and friends in many of the school systems that encompass Region 2 and hope to utilize this network to grow our union.
Region 4 Director
Amy Harrison
I would like to be reelected to serve as Region 4 Director because I am passionate about defending and transforming our public schools. I have strong relationships with regional leaders and my fellow board members that will help us win the schools and worksites we all deserve.
Crystal Satterfield
I have been diligently serving as an advocate for education and have been looking for ways to advance my knowledge in helping grow the union and support my fellow educators.
Region 5 Director
Christina Cole
I have been an active member of NCAE since being a member of SNCAE and have held various leadership positions in my local - building leader, vice president, and president. I love our NC public schools and I believe organizing public school workers’ for collective power is how we win!
Region 6 Director
Ersertavia Ford-Godfrey
As a passionate advocate for educators, I bring proven leadership, collaborative skills, and a deep commitment to empowering our Region 6 community. Together, we can amplify our voices, address challenges, and create meaningful change for educators and students alike. Let’s build a stronger future for our schools!
LaTasha Mack
Passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive learning/work environment, I aim to inspire students and peers alike to reach their full potential. With a focus on critical thinking, creativity, and growth, I am committed to guiding students through challenges while cultivating a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Brandon Powell
As a dedicated high school teacher, I am committed to strengthening our teacher’s union to advocate for fair wages, improved working conditions, and equitable resources. Together, we can amplify educators’ voices and empower our profession for lasting change.
Kayla Wibalda
I am passionate about supporting students and workers in our public schools, which are vital for everyone. I believe in the power of collective organizing to bring meaningful change to our communities. I believe that together, we can build a stronger future for public education in our state.
Region 7B Director
Rita Jackson- Gilbert
Continuing to serve as a leader promotes my opportunity to advocate for our members and ensure their voices are heard. Building trust, fostering collaboration, and addressing the challenges we face for the well-being of our union are paramount to me. I am committed to leading with integrity and transparency.
Division of Principals & Administrators
President
Julio Morales
“All for One and One for All” when it comes to education. Every single participant in our children’s education must have an active role in this process and be in perfect sync. This is, I believe, the only way we can ensure an appropriate, fulfilling, and rewarding educational experience. Involvement is also very important for me as an educator. One must break the limitations set by one’s job description and become involved in many different areas at work and in the community in order to be a positive beacon in every child’s life.
Vice President
Anthony Whitaker
It is my goal to assist the President of the NCAE Division of Principals & Administrators to ensure school administrators are represented and supported in NC Public Schools.
Region 2 Director
Maria McGhee
It is my goal to assist the President of the NCAE Division of Principals & Administrators to ensure school administrators are represented and supported in NC Public Schools.
Region 5 Director
Sharita Jones
I am committed to championing educators and fostering collaboration to drive meaningful change. Together, we can strengthen NCAE and ensure a brighter future for our students, schools, and profession.
Region 6 Director
Dia Thomas
I joined NCAE as a student and have continued to be a member of NCAE throughout my career. I value education and firmly believe that educators must build relationships with their students before learning and respect can occur. This is the same with educational leaders. We must build relationships with our state and earn their respect before we can try to lead them.
ESP Division
Secretary
Margaret Powell
I am committed to ensuring our union’s strategic plan is implemented with positive outcomes for every member and ensuring the development and adoption of a Bill of Rights for classified workers.
Region 6 Director
Mikasa Melvin
I hope to continue working for the students and employees of North Carolina by doing my best to be a difference-maker and help make the needed changes to ensure our state has the best public education possible.
Student Services Division
President
Kausandra Moody
I am running for Student Services President because I believe in public education and the impact that Student Services personnel have on our scholars. I am running because I believe in who and what we stand for by putting our scholars first, but also by being in a collaborative partnership with all stakeholders. I want to be able to advocate vehemently for school nurses, school counselors, school psychologists, and school librarians/media specialists to ensure that our voices are heard and to ensure that we have a "seat at the table."
Treasurer
Kevin Vickers
Kevin Vickers has been an educator for NC public schools since 1989. He earned two Master’s degrees from East Carolina University in Library Science and Instructional Technology - Computer Specialist. He is a National Board Certified Teacher. He has returned to Shiloh Valley Elementary, as a School Library Media Coordinator. He began working in Union County in 1994 at Shiloh. He is a presenter for the North Carolina Center for Advancement of Teaching. He has given presentations at the North Carolina School Library Media Association, and works with the Student Services Division of the NC Association of Educators as Treasurer and formerly Region 3 Director. He has served on the ECU Advisory Board for consecutive terms.
Region 2 Director
Tonya Withers
My first dedication is to the students I serve. I continue to work in the school counseling profession to ensure equity and inclusion. My passion is mentoring and training other professionals to be able to serve in a more efficient capacity.
