Governance Committee
The Durham PreK Governance Committee serves to provide vision and direction to the Durham County preschool expansion effort. In June 2018, Durham County Commissioners voted to support and fund the creation of a system designed to expand opportunities for all 4-year-old children in Durham to attend high-quality early learning programs. Durham PreK focuses on providing families access to preschool programs meeting the highest standards for early learning. The Governance Committee is involved in advising and approving plans, strategies, standards and policies for Durham PreK. Content-specific advisory committees with wider membership/participation support particular focus areas requiring more intensive engagement and input. The intent of the Governance Committee and its advisory committees is to establish an inclusive, community-driven initiative that will enhance public will and engagement and strengthen the resulting system of preschool services developed through the initiative.
Meetings
The Durham PreK program is governed by the NC Child Care Rules, the NC open meetings law, the NC public records law, the NC State Board of Education Policy (Educator Licensure and Teacher Evaluation), the NC Pre-K Program Requirements & Guidance Manual, the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and the NC Pre-K Program Fiscal and Contracts Manual, and the Durham PreK Program Requirements. These documents may be downloaded from the Division of Child Development and Early Education website and the Durham PreK website. Meetings will be livestreamed for public viewing on YouTube. Please check below for the link at the start of each scheduled meeting.
Watch recordings of Governance Committee meetings here on our YouTube channel.
Governance Committee Member Portal
Governance Committee members can find all meeting materials, the zoom link, and supporting documents.
Kristina Ferrari Baldridge
Community Member
Kristina Ferrari Baldridge
Community Member
Kristina runs Nacho Industries, a brand strategy and market research firm with her husband. She works with companies to improve how they show up in the world – from the way they design their products to how they engage with their consumers. It’s a fancy way of saying she helps companies remember they are filled with real people who are selling services to real people, not just data points. Prior to that, she ran brand and crisis communications for global financial firms at Prosek Partner in New York.
In addition to her professional work, Kristina volunteers with Church World Services and Judea Reform to support refugee families in the Durham community. She recently worked with a newly settled family on accessing Durham’s Pre-K programming, giving her first-hand experience of how families access this important offering. Kristina also had the privilege of serving as PTA president of Forest View Elementary, a local Durham Public School from 2022-2024. During the fall and winter seasons, she also coaches youth volleyball.
Kristina’s other main role is mom to a very spunky elementary-aged daughter and rizz-filled middle-school son. If you have a middle schooler, you know what this means. When she’s not learning new kid lingo, she can be found snuggling the family dog, making homemade pasta and beating her husband in Scrabble.
Kristina graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications in 2006.
Tabitha Blackwell
Executive Director, Book Harvest
Tabitha Blackwell
Executive Director, Book Harvest
I joined the Book Harvest staff in May 2022. In my role as Executive Director of Book Harvest Durham, I manage all of Book Harvest’s operations and programming in Durham, with a focus on program excellence, scaling the reach and scope of existing programs in Durham, and piloting new and innovative initiatives that provide books and literacy supports to Durham’s children and families.
This was the new chapter in the long story of my leadership at Book Harvest. From 2016 – 2021, I served on the Book Harvest Board of Directors and held the role of Board Chair for four years. During my tenure as Board Chair, the organization’s reach, staff, and budget all grew significantly, laying the groundwork for the organization’s ambitious second decade.
Brenda J. Carter
PreK Program Administrator for Families &
Communities Rising
Brenda J. Carter
PreK Program Administrator for Families &Communities Rising
Brenda J. Carter is a steady leader in early childhood education. With more than two decades of service in Head Start and NC Pre-K, she supports strong learning experiences for young children
and confident partnerships with families. As the PreK Program Administrator for Families & Communities Rising, she guides program operations across Durham and Orange County with a
focus on instruction, enrollment, and coordinated services.
Brenda began her work in 2000 with Regina Coeli Head Start in Louisiana, then joined Families
& Communities Rising, Inc. in 2001. Over the years she has served as an Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher, Center Manager, Education Manager, and Enrollment Manager, giving her a full view of program needs from the classroom to administration. Her long service reflects a deep
commitment to the children, families, and staff she supports.
She holds an AA in Early Childhood from Durham Technical Community College, a BS in Business Management from Alabama State University, and an MS in Public Administration from Ashford University, along with certifications in Human Resources and Early Childhood Management.
Brenda believes her work matters when a child moves forward. She brings steady leadership, practical experience, and a commitment to helping children and families build strong foundations.
Dr. Wykeshia Glass
Vice-Chair
Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Human Sciences at North Carolina Central University
Dr. Wykeshia Glass
Vice-Chair
Wykeshia Glass is an Associate Professor, Intermin Coordinator of Early Childhood Education, and Director of Graduate Human Development and Family Studies in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina Central University. She received her Bachelors of Science in Child Development from Alcorn State University and Master of Science and Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education from Jackson State University. As an Associate Professor at North Carolina Central University, Dr. Glass teaches undergraduate, graduate, and online courses, advises undergraduate/graduate students, engages in scholarly research and professional development, serves on departmental committees, and completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the chair or dean.
Kate Goodwin
Owner of Kate’s Korner Educational Services LLC
Kate Goodwin
Kezia “Kate” Goodwin, a single-mom of three and grandmother of 2, is an Entrepreneur, Advocate and 34-year veteran in Early Childhood Education Operations and Management.
Kezia has served as a company leader for the YMCA, Head Start and KinderCare Education. She leverages her decades of leadership experience in early childhood education, along with her entrepreneurial spirit, to create a new model that builds access to equitable learning experiences powered by the strength of community. Her passionate advocacy for teachers to be compensated fairly and given the tools that prepare them for the classroom are key to ensuring this model of early education and care is successful.
Kate is the Founder and President of Truth Education Foundation, a non-profit research and development organization that focuses on educational justice, as well as the Owner of Kate’s Korner Education Service and Kate’s Korner Learning Center.
Brittany Gregory
MPA, Parent Representative
Brittany Gregory
Brittany Gregory, born and raised in the Sandhills region of Eastern North Carolina (ENC), embarked on a journey to make a difference through education and community building. Rooted in their rural ENC heritage and fueled by the joys and challenges of parenthood, they are a dedicated and accomplished professional, and have made a significant impact in the fields of education and community development.
Brittany embarked on their educational journey at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in May 2011, with a minor in Linguistics and Communication. After completing their undergraduate studies, Brittany continued their pursuit of knowledge by obtaining a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University (NCSU) in May 2017. This advanced degree equipped them with the skills and expertise needed to excel in the realms of public administration, nonprofit management, and community development.
Their professional journey began as a Licensed Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Teacher for Wake County Public Schools. In November 2014, Brittany transitioned to the role of Student Support Specialist at Communities In Schools of Durham. Their dedication to student success was evident through their provision of case management, data analysis, and evidence-based services. Additionally, they were trained as Incredible Years Parent and Incredible Years Preschool Teacher facilitator.
In April 2017, Brittany joined Durham's Partnership for Children (DPfC) as a Program Coordinator, focusing on early literacy and school readiness initiatives. Their responsibilities encompassed various programs, including the Transition to Kindergarten partnership, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Reach Out and Read in pediatrician clinics, and logistics for Durham's Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. They also provided technical assistance to Smart Start-funded direct service providers, engaged in grant writing and management, graphic design, and community outreach.
Brittany was served as the Director of Programs at DPfC from October 2019 to June 2023. In this leadership position, they provided oversight of the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program, Durham PreK, and Durham's Smart Start initiatives, alongside program evaluation and data management. As well as provided crisis management during the onset of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Their visionary leadership extended to managing staff and developing early childhood education and development programming.
Brittany has not only excelled in their professional career but has also taken on leadership roles in various organizations. They have been an active member of the Farmer FoodShare Board since 2022 and served as an advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta Xi Chapter at UNC-Greensboro in 2021. Their commitment to community development is further exemplified through their role as a board member for the Durham Public School Foundation since 2019. Additionally, Brittany has been involved with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of The Triangle as a Fundraising Committee Member from 2018 to 2020.
In recognition of their outstanding leadership and commitment to their community, Brittany was honored as a Leadership Triangle Goodmon Fellow in 2023. Their passion for fostering positive change and their dedication to education and community development continue to drive their professional journey.
Aleksandra Holod
Early Childhood Researcher, American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Dr. Aleksandra Holod
Aleksandra Holod is a developmental psychologist and senior early childhood researcher at AIR. She has over 20 years of experience in child and family policy and practice as a teacher, program administrator, and researcher.
She studies young children’s language and literacy development, as well as child care program quality and early childhood teacher training and professional development. Dr. Holod earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia University, where she was a fellow at the National Center for Children and Families and the Columbia Population Research Center. She received an award from the American Educational Research Association for her dissertation research. She began her career as a pre-K teacher.
Dr. Iheoma Iruka
Former Chair, June 2019 – November 2023
Research Professor of Public Policy at UNC - Chapel Hill; Fellow and Early Childhood Health and Racial Equity Program Director, FPG
Dr. Iheoma Iruka
Governance Committee Chair
Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D., is the Chief Research Innovation Officer and Director of The Center for Early Education Research and Evaluation at HighScope Educational Research Foundation, after tenure at FPG Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and the Buffett Institute at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Iruka is engaged in projects and initiatives focused on how evidence informed policies, systems, and practices in early education can support the optimal development and experiences of low-income and ethnic minority children, such as through family engagement and support, quality rating and improvement systems, and early care and education systems and programs. She has been engaged in addressing how best to ensure excellence for young diverse learners, especially Black children, such as through development of a classroom observation measure, examination of nontraditional pedagogical approaches, public policies, and publications geared towards early education practitioners and policymakers. Dr. Iruka has served or serves on numerous national boards and committees, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committees on Supporting Parents of Young Children, and Applying Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Sciences from Prenatal through Early Childhood Development: A Health Equity Approach.
Listen to her recent interview with Frank Stasio on WUNC’s State of Things here.
Michelle Lyn
Chief of the Duke Division of Community Health, Community & Family Medicine Department;
Co-Director of Duke Center for Community and Population Health Improvement;
and Leadership Faculty for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program
Michelle Lyn
Michelle J. Lyn, MBA, MHA is an Assistant Professor and Chief of the Division of Community Health in the Duke Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. She is also the Co-Director of the Duke Center for Community and Population Health Improvement of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute, as well as the Lead for Community Health Initiatives in the Duke Population Health Management Office.
Ms. Lyn’s multi-decade career has focused on building and sustaining community-engaged, cross-sectoral care delivery models, educational programs, and research initiatives at the intersection of health, equity, and community. She has implemented many long-standing collaborative care models, including a six-county Medicaid care management network (NPCC); the Local Access to Coordinated Healthcare (LATCH) program serving uninsured Durham residents; three neighborhood primary care clinics serving under- and uninsured; a school-based health clinic; and the Just for Us Program which cares for chronically ill homebound seniors in their homes.
Ms. Lyn’s work in education serves a wide expanse of learners, from undergraduate health professions students to post-doctoral fellows and practicing clinicians. She has led the development of and/or holds leadership roles in a variety of education programs, including the Duke Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Leadership; the Community Health Elective in the Duke School of Medicine; the Duke-J&J Nurse Leadership Program; the Duke-National Clinician Scholars Program; and a HRSA funded Duke Primary Care Transformation Fellowship for Physicians and Physician Assistants.
Ms. Lyn’s has also held key roles in research initiatives, including Duke’s Clinical and Translational Science Awards and a Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Community Engagement Award.
In addition to her roles in the development of innovative care models, education programs, and research initiatives, Ms. Lyn leads the Community Health Needs Assessment and Responsive Strategic Planning Process for the Duke University Health System.
Miranda Marshall
Senior Director at Lightbridge Academy Durham
Miranda Marshall
Miranda Marshall graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Family Studies/Child Development. She then pursued her master's at Capella University in Mental Health Counseling. Her start in early childhood education began 25 years ago as a preschool teacher. When in college, she designed and helped teachers execute an early childhood curriculum. With North Carolina setting the standard in the Early Childhood field, 17 years ago Miranda moved to the Raleigh/Durham area. While in North Carolina, she began her work in the leadership role as a director. Miranda is currently a Senior Director at Lightbridge Academy Durham. Miranda has a solid belief in providing quality education for all children.
Beth Messersmith
Mom’s Rising
Beth Messersmith
Beth is the Campaign Director for MomsRising’s North Carolina chapter. She leads all North Carolina state-focused campaigns, including state budget issues, environmental health, work/ family policies, and voter outreach. Beth previously served as co-executive director of an NC voting rights organization and has done extensive work as a freelance consultant on curriculum development, organizing
Dr. Deborah Pitman
Assistant Superintendent
Specialized Services
Durham Public Schools
Dr. Deborah Pitman
Dr. Deborah Pitman serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Services in Durham Public Schools. Her areas of responsibility include the Office of Early Education, Advanced Academics, English Learner Services, Career and Technical Education and Magnet Programs, Arts Education, Health and Physical Education/Athletics/Wellness/Driver’s Education, and the Office of Student Assignment. Prior to coming to central services, she worked as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition, she worked for two years at UNC-Chapel Hill in the North Carolina Educational Policy Research Center.
Dr. Pitman has served on various community committees across Durham. She co-chaired the ‘Learning & Ready to Succeed’ Workgroup as part of Durham County’s Early Childhood Action Plan (ECAP) development. She served as the secretary for the Executive Committee and member of the Board of Directors for Durham’s Partnership for Children. She has served as the Chair of Durham Partnership for Children More at Four/School Readiness Committee, Board Member on Success by Six, and Co-Chair of Durham City & Durham County Results-Based Accountability Committee “Children Ready for & Succeeding in School.”
Dr. Pitman holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Virginia, a Master of Education degree in administration & supervision, a Master of Music degree, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree. In her spare time, she performs with the Durham Symphony and with various churches on cello, enjoys outdoor activities, and loves spending time with her family.
Cathy Collie-Robinson
Chair
Early Childhood Program Director, Durham Technical Community College
Cathy Collie-Robinson
Cathy Collie-Robinson is an early childhood professional with over 25 years of experience. Her professional experiences include Preschool Teacher in a variety of settings across multiple states, Technical Assistance Provider with a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, Head Start/Early Head Start Education Coordinator, Community College Instructor, and currently the Director of the Early Childhood Program at Durham Technical Community College. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Family Life from Radford University and a Master of Education Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Towson University.
Jason Rutherford
President, Durham Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Jason Rutherford, MBA
Group Sales Manager, Total Quality Logistics
Brother Jason Rutherford graduated from North Carolina Central University in the Spring of 2009 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing Degree. He was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated in the fall of 2009 in Durham, NC. He obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pheonix, May 2016. Brother Rutherford is a proud member of Delta Zeta Sigma Durham Alumni Chapter AKA The Bull City Sigmas. He has been an unwavering and devoted member of the organization since his initiation. He achieved Gold Life Membership status in July 2019 at Conclave Las Vegas. In January 2023, he became engaged to Dr. Tyechia Culmer of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, AAEZ. Currently, he is pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration. July 2023 he was voted Southeastern Regional Life Member of the Year.
Current Community Roles:
Southeastern Regional Director of Social Action, 2022-2024
Chapter President, Delta Zeta Sigma, 2020-2024
Board Chair, Shepherds Care Medical Clinic, Zebulon, NC
Board Member, United Christian Campus Ministry Board of Directors
Brother Rutherford firmly believes that every member should contribute their professional talents to the fraternity, promoting its growth and transforming it into a leading service organization for people of color. Lastly, he governs his actions according to three questions: 1. Is he being true to his purpose, 2. Will “this” truly help people locally, and 3. Am I continuing the legacy of those that came before me as I forge ahead in this life.
June Shillito
Early Childhood Expert; Retired Director of Yates Baptist Child Development Center
June Shillito
June Shillito is a retired director of a local 5 star, NAEYC accredited child care facility (www.yatescdc.org). She has worked in the early childhood field for more than 25 years, first as a teacher and later as an administrator. She has a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from UNCG and a M.Ed from UNC in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support. She is passionately committed to improving quality in early childhood programs and to ensuring that early childhood staff are respected and valued for the work that they do. June would like to see our community ensure that every young child has the opportunity to attend a quality child care program and that this is made affordable for all families, regardless of income. The work that early educators do every day is now seen as being an essential service. Without early childhood personnel, many families would find it very difficult, if not impossible, to go to work. She is honored to serve on the Durham Pre-K Governance Committee and to be a part of this initiative.
Darnella Warthen
Owner and Director of A New Beginning I, II, III and IV
Darnella Warthen
Darnella Warthen, MS, MAT is the Founder and Owner of ANB Early Care and Education, LLC, Break Out, LLC and Legacy Elite Transportation Services, LLC.
ANB Early Care and Education, LLC operates four 5-star childcare centers in Durham County that provide quality childcare for children of all ethnicities, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Darnella is a leader in the local community having served 28 years in various positions, such as Executive Director of Durham’s Alliance for Childcare Access, Program Manager for Childcare-Durham County Department of Social Services, Executive Director for First Presbyterian Day School, Minority Business Owner, and Online Pastor for the River Church. Throughout her platforms, she uses her influence to bring about systemic change, economic empowerment and better outcomes for disenfranchised children and families.
Ellen Reckhow
Early Years Board of Directors Representative
Ellen joins the DPK Governance Committee as the representative from the Early Years Board of Directors. Ellen retired after 32 years as a Durham County Commissioner and was a key advocate for the founding of Durham PreK.
Non-Voting Members
Dr. Linda Chappel
Senior Vice President of Early Years
Dr. Linda Chappel
Linda Chappel is Sr. Vice-President, Triangle Area Child Care Resource and Referral Services, for Early Years, a Triangle based non-profit with local, statewide and national innovative programs designed to strengthen the early care and education system. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership and masters in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has over thirty years of experience in early education and youth development. In her role at Early Years, Dr. Chappel leads early education quality improvement initiatives, professional development activities and consumer education and referral services in a region which includes Durham, Orange, and Wake counties.
Linda sites leadership of the Durham PreK project as the most transformative passion project in her portfolio of responsibility at Early Years. In 2016, she co-chaired Durham’s Community Early Education/ Preschool Task Force, a volunteer group of over 50 community members tasked by resolution of Durham’s school board, county commission and city council to develop a plan to serve all 3- and 4-year-olds in Durham County in high-quality preschool by 2023. Since 2018, Linda has spearheaded Durham PreK’s development to grow a multi-agency collaborative guided by the Governance Committee, parents, families and early childhood educators.
Before focusing on expanding and improving early education systems and increasing access to affordable, high quality pre-kindergarten and child care for all children, Linda spent two decades in the public school arena working on community school models focused on parent and family engagement and extended learning opportunities for traditionally under-served youth.
Tammorah Mathis
Director of Durham PreK
Tammorah Mathis
Prior to serving as the Durham PreK Director, Tammorah served as the Director of Afterschool Programs for Orange County Schools in the School Community Relations Department. She was previously with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), Federal Programs Monitoring and Support Division, as a Program Administrator for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
Tammorah shares that she thoroughly enjoys her career working with programs, students and families, along with networking with other entities who are engaged with positive youth development. She is a native of Bladen County, NC via Fort Benning, Georgia. Prior to joining NC DPI, she served as the Dean of Students and Response to Instruction (RtI) Administrator at W.G. Pearson Elementary School in Durham Public Schools.
Tammorah has over 20 years of experience supporting young people in Out-of-School Time Programs beginning with middle school programs in Durham Public Schools. She has instructional leadership experience as an exceptional children’s teacher and worked earlier in various support roles as a classroom assistant, bus driver, cafeteria staff member, out-of-school time group leader, volunteer and member of the PTA for over 25 years across North Carolina.
Tammorah currently serves as the Co-Chair of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Advisory Board. She earned a Master’s Degree in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Public Administration, from North Carolina Central University.
Dr. Kristi Snuggs
President of Early Years
Dr. Kristi Snuggs
Dr. Kristi Lee Snuggs is the President of Early Years. She began in career in 1994 with the NC Community College System where she served as Early Childhood Instructor, Department Chair and Director of the College’s Child Development Center Laboratory.
In 2001, Dr. Snuggs became an Educational Consultant with the North Carolina Community College System Office. Dr. Snuggs has held progressively higher leadership positions serving as the Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer with Edgecombe Community College, the Child Development Division Director of NEED, Inc. She joined the Division of Child Development and Early Education in January of 2018 as the Deputy Director.
Dr. Snuggs received her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University in Greenville and her master’s in Child and Family Development and bachelor’s degrees from Appalachian State University in Boone. Dr. Snuggs is married to Phillip and has two daughters, Kali and Keslee.
Non-Voting Resource Members
Monnie Griggs
Early Years, Senior Director of Quality Enhancement Initiatives for Early Learning
Monnie Griggs
Monnie joined the Early Years team in 2008 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Quality Enhancement Initiatives for Early Learning. Prior to joining Early Years, Monnie worked as an administrator for Durham Public Schools Community Education department for 13 years. Monnie works locally developing projects and statewide to improve systems to support early educators with implementing best practices in child care centers, classrooms, and family child care homes.
Monnie graduated from Mars Hill College in 1994 with a degree in Recreation. She earned a Master’s degree in School Administration in 2007 from the University of North Carolina – CH. Monnie holds a North Carolina K – 12 principal license.
Nita McAdoo
Early Years, Instructional Support Manager II
Nita McAdoo
Nita has worked for Early Years since 2006. Primarily serving in the role of mentoring/coaching supporting early educators as they grow in the early childhood field. Nita completed both her B.S. and M.S. at North Carolina Central University majoring in Family and Consumer Science with a minor in Counseling. Nita stated she absolutely loves working with early educators who are a part of Durham PreK. The joy in seeing classrooms providing quality experiences for all children brings joy to her heart. Nita’s hobbies include watching sports, going to the beach, and hanging out with her grandson, Austin!
Joy Turner
Early Years, Director of Data and Provider Relations
Joy Turner
Joy Turner is the Director of Data and Provider Relations at Early Years. Joy received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from NC State University and her Master of Social Work degree from UNC-Chapel Hill with a focus in Community, Management, and Policy Practice. Joy's background includes HIV testing and counseling, volunteer management, and adult and family literacy program coordination. Her work with a family literacy program for immigrant families with young children sparked an interest in early childhood that led her to Early Years. Joy enjoys her behind the scenes role of tracking data, answering provider questions, and keeping databases updated that helps children receive the quality care they need to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. For Durham PreK, Joy oversees attendance collection and payments and assists providers with payment related questions.
Jameka Wells
Director of Programs, Durham's Partnership for Children
Jameka Wells
Jameka Wells brings over 19 years of experience to the Director of Programs role with Durham’s Partnership for Children. She provides oversight over the Smart Start and NC Pre-K funded activities. Additionally, Jameka designs and implements programming to the benefit of the Partnership. She holds a BS in Psychology and Spanish Education with some graduate work in school counseling.
Governance Meeting Agendas and Notes
All agendas, approved notes, and recordings (when available) for the Durham PreK Governance Committee Meetings will be posted below by date.
- November 30, 2018 Agenda and Notes
- February 1, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- March 15, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- May 23, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- July 25, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- September 13, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- November 13, 2019 Agenda and Notes
- January 23, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- March 4, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- May 21, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- August 14, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- October 15, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- November 19, 2020 Agenda and Notes
- January 21, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- March 18, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- May 20, 2021 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- Special Meeting: August 19, 2021 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- September 23, 2021 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- November 18, 2021 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- January 20, 2022 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- March 17, 2022 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- May 19, 2022 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- September 15, 2022 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- November 17, 2022 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- January 19, 2023 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- March 16, 2023 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- May 18, 2023 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- September 21, 2023 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- November 16, 2023 Meeting Agenda, Notes, and Recording
- January 18, 2024 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- March 21, 2024 Meeting Agenda , Notes and Recording
- June 20, 2024 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- September 19, 2024 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- November 21, 2024 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- January 16, 2025 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- March 20, 2025 Meeting Agenda , Notes and Recording
- May 15, 2025 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- June 12, 2025 Meeting Agenda ,Notes and Recording
- September 18, 2025 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- November 20, 2025 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- January 15, 2026 Meeting Agenda, Notes and Recording
- March 19, 2026 Meeting Agenda , Notes and Recording
- April 30, 2026 Meeting Agenda and Notes
- May 21, 2026 Meeting Agenda and Recording