Northwest RESA Organization 
and 
Board of Directors

The Northwest RESA was formed in July 1996 as a result of changes in the NC Department of Public Instruction through legislation of the General Assembly.  By-laws and a constitution were written.  Member systems drew slots for the Northwest RESA Board of Directors, comprised of teachers, principals, superintendents and local board of education members. These members of the Board of Directors, the governing body of the Northwest RESA, rotate off the board on a two year schedule.  Likewise, the category of representation for the member systems rotates on a regular schedule. 


Northwest RESA Board of Directors 

2009-2010

LEA

Name

Category

Alexander 

Alisha Cloer

Principal

Alleghany 

Melissa Vestal

Teacher

Ashe 

Jamie Little

Teacher

Burke 

Kim Rudisill

Central Office

Caldwell 

Dr. Pete Yount

Principal

Catawba 

Beth Isenhour

Central Office

Elkin City  

James Freeman

Central Office

Winston-Salem/Forsyth 

Nora Baker

Board Member

Yadkin

James Benfield

Superintendent

ASU 

Dr. Charles R. Duke 

Dean - Reich College of Education

RESA Board Chairman &
Superintendents' Council
 Chairman

Dr. Jeff Cox

Chairman 

Superintendents' Council
Vice-Chairman

Jack Hoke

Superintendents' Council

NWRESA 

Dr. Joseph R. Sinclair 

Director, Ex officio 

NWRESA Attorney 

Fred G. Johnson 

Attorney, Ex officio