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Fellows 2026-2027


Meet the Team

Dr. Tanneshia Mayes- Dukes

Senior Professional Development Manager

Tanneshia is passionate about empowering educators, advancing equitable educational opportunities, and supporting school leaders to create learning environment where every student, family, and community can thrive.

Her motto: “Purpose-Driven. Student-Centered. Future-Focused”


Jessica Edwards

Program Manager, Operations & Impact

Jessica is passionate about strengthening public education in North Carolina through trauma-informed practice, data-driven impact, and dedicated support for the educators who make it all happen.

Her motto: “Transforming public education through trauma-informed resilience and dedicated team support.”


Meet the 2026-2027 Fellows!

Alta Thomas,
Teacher in Wayne County
Anne Berryhill, Transition & MTSS Coordinator
in Union County
Daniel Prouty, Administrator
in Wilkes County
Deanna Deaton,
Music Teacher
in Lee County
Heaven Montgomery, Teacher
in Guilford County
Holly Holder,
Teacher and Staff Wellness Representative
in Lenoir County
Joy Watson, Administrator
in Richmond County
Lexus Rivers,
Assistant Principal
in Richmond County
Candis Walker,
District Prevention Counselor in Watauga County
Melissa Heneke,
School Counselor in Cumberland County
Maggie Leviner,
School Counselor in Cumberland County
Paola De Avila,
ESL Teacher in Lee County
Sandra Sandres, Teacher in Durham County
Tanisha Smith-Rountree, Teacher in Wilson County
Tracey Poole, NC School of Science and Mathematics, UNC

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