2021-2022 Governing Board Members
As mandated by the State Legislature and the Alabama Department of Education, the Athens State University Regional In-Service Center (Athens State RIC) operates under the direction and authority of a Governing Board. According to the Bylaws of the Athens State RIC Governing Board, the board should include eight classroom teachers, four administrators, two Institution of Higher Education employees, one State Department of Education employee, and one school board member. Board members serve staggered three-year terms and are eligible for one re-appointed term.
| Susan Hayes, Chair Central Office Hartselle City Schools Patty Maze Athens State RIC Director Ex-Officio Member Dr. Johnnie Lundin College of Education Athens State University Jessica Spowart College of Arts and Sciences Athens State University Shannon Hollingsworth Susan Moore Elementary School Blount County Schools Daniel Weaver Good Hope Elementary School Cullman County Schools Amy Williams Central Office Athens City Schools Patti Terry Speake Elementary Lawrence County Schools | Emily Hines West Elementary School Cullman City Schools Shane Carpenter Clements High School Limestone County Schools Dr. Cherie Humphries Central Office Morgan County Schools Jennifer Blevins Austin Middle School Decatur City Schools Mallory Lamb Oneonta Elementary Oneonta City Schools Tessa Filyaw East Lawrence Elementary Lawrence County Schools James Lucas School Board (Retired) Athens City Schools Rhett Cutts State Department of Education |