Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee
About the Committee
On May 6, 2025, Governor Stein issued Executive Order 15, establishing the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee to advise the Governor on a variety of educational issues. The Committee is comprised of active classroom teachers appointed by Governor Stein.
The GTAC advises the Governor on a range of education issues, particularly those of importance to teachers. Members of the GTAC serve as education ambassadors, represent the Governor at events, maintain communication with local boards of education, teachers across the state, and other stakeholders, and share opportunities to support teachers.
Committee Members
| Name | School/Organization | District |
|---|---|---|
| Candaso, Rachel | Wellcome Middle School | Pitt |
| Aguayo, Amanda | Gravelly Hill Middle School | Orange |
| Bomar, Tayler | Greenlee Primary School | Mitchell |
| Burrus, Emily | Pisgah High School | Haywood |
| Cavnar, Bobbie | Southpoint High School | Gaston County |
| Espinosa, Summer | W.R. Odell Primary School | Cabarrus |
| Farmer, Tamika | G.W. Carver Elementary School | Edgecombe |
| Geist, Emma | Davis Drive Middle School | Wake |
| Jones, Chanel | Broadview Middle School | Alamance-Burlington |
| Kilgo, Yaronda | Wingate Elementary School | Union |
| Martin, Christian | HJ MacDonald Middle School | Craven County Public Schools |
| Martin, Dr. Anthony | East Columbus Junior/Senior High School | Columbus |
| McRae, Elyse | South Central High School | Pitt County Schools |
| Merchant, Marisha | White Oak High School | Onslow County Public Schools |
| Moon, Hannah | Laney High School | New Hanover |
| Phillips, Lindsay | Mountain Island Charter School | Gaston |
| Sale, Lydia | West Elementary School | Swain |