Dean's Advisory Council

Supporting the mission for the IU School of Education Indianapolis

PURPOSE

The Dean's Advisory Council supports the mission of the Indiana University School of Education Indianapolis through Dean Tambra O. Jackson’s vision and priorities. In collaboration with the Dean and Director of Development, the Council provides guidance and support to assist in developing and implementing the school’s strategic efforts related to institutional advancement.

COUNCIL GOALS

• To inform and provide counsel to the Dean as well as be briefed by the Dean on issues, opportunities, and challenges relating to the School of Education
• To advocate for the School of Education and help strengthen relationships across the state to support the growth and success of the School’s mission
• To help strengthen and expand the School of Education’s philanthropy through fundraising and networking support

MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

The Council will include up to 15 individuals who are invited to participate by the Dean of the IU School of Education Indianapolis. Members will consist of School of Education alumni and donors along with civic leaders and community members who are passionate about urban education. The Dean and the Director of Development will serve as ex-officio members.

Council members will be appointed to an initial term limit of two years, July 1 to June 30. Individuals may be reappointed after their original term.

The Council will meet in person three times a year, and there will be a virtual option available for those who require it.

Meet the council

Member NameTitle / Position | Company / Organization
Jerell BlakeleyDirector of Government, Community, Racial & Social Justice | Indiana State Teachers Association
Leslie CarrollProject Executive | Power & Sons Construction
Brandon CosbyExecutive Director | Flanner House of Indianapolis
Keesha DixonPresident | K. Dixon & Associates, LLC
Rev. Dr. Winterbourne Harrison-JonesPastor | Witherspoon Presbyterian Church
Nichelle HayesChief Executive Officer | Hayes Consulting
Dr. Gwen KelleyChair, Education Committee | IN NAACP State Chapter
Judge Lori K. MorganJudge | Allen County Superior Court Family Relations Division
Candace NorteySenior VP & Practice Leader, Inclusive Hiring and Culture Strategy | Slone Partners
Jennifer Pace RobinsonPresident & Chief Executive Officer | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dr. Patricia PayneDirector | Racial Equity Office, Indianapolis Public Schools
Dr. Rachel SantosDirector, External Affairs | Indianapolis Public Schools
Terry SpradlinExecutive Director | Indiana School Board Association
Dr. River SturdivantDirector of Learning & Impact | Arthur Dean Family Foundation
Sheila TefftEmeritus Faculty | Emory University
Judith ThomasDeputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement | City of Indianapolis
Dr. Gerald Thompkins (Honorary Member)Program Manager | The Engineering Society of Detroit