Statement of Governance

The Teaching Fellows Institute is managed by our Executive Director, Barbara Evans, and a Board of Directors, and operates as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Teaching Fellows Institute
4100 Carmel Road
Suite B #280
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-620-1396

2024-2025 Teaching Fellows Institute Board of Directors

Sonja Taylor                  Assistant Head for Academic Affairs, Charlotte Latin School          

Monica Browne                                       Head of Lower School, Trinity Episcopal, TFI Alumna

Theresa Kasay                                  Director of Academics, Charlotte Christian  School                        

Heather Chesnutt                           Associate Director, Charlotte Country Day

Ann Hannah                                     TFI Alumna, Providence Day School (retired)

Kevin Poirier                                    TFI Alumnus and Assistant Principal, West Charlotte HS   

Terry Efird                                        Retired, Financial Professional 

Cheryl Riley                                     Chief Administrator / Principal Victory          Christian Center, TFI Alumna                           

Michael Magno                                   Assistant Head of School, Providence        Day School

 Kay Sowers                                      Accounting Professional, Community            Volunteer

Joanne McGuire                              Professor, UNC Charlotte Department of Religious Studies

Joseph Kenny                                    Financial Professional

Ariana Shahinfar                           Lecturer, Psychology Department, UNC        Charlotte, TFI Board Chair