Northern California Educational Leadership Consortium

Advisory Board Members

The four key partners are supported by advisory board members who work in the region, understand the challenging conditions facing schools, and who are the foundation for the collaborative NorCal ELC network. Advisors assist in identifying regional issues, guiding and contributing to professional learning, and help NorCal ELC connect with school leaders throughout the region. Current members include:



  • Jack Bareilles

Grants & Evaluation Administrator, Northern Humboldt Union High School District

McKinleyville, Humboldt County


  • Allan Carver

Assistant Superintendent, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Yreka, Siskiyou County


  • Jim Cloney

Superintendent, Shasta Union High School District

Redding, Shasta County


  • Colly Fischer

Principal, Chester Elementary School

Plumas Unified School District

Chester, Plumas County


  • Rebecca F. Justeson

Director, School of Education

California State University, Chico

Chico, Butte County


  • Tina Keene

Director, State & Federal Programs

Chico Unified School District

Chico, Butte County


  • Kristin J. Lower

Grant(s) Writer/Coordinator, Chico Unified School District

Chico, Butte County


  • Jay Marchant

Assistant Superintendent, Chico Unified School District

Chico, Butte County


  • Kimberlee McKenzie

Senior Director of Instructional Services, Shasta County Office of Education

Redding, Shasta County


  • Libbi R. Miller

Chair, School of Education

Cal Poly Humboldt

Arcata, Humboldt County


  • William M. Rich

Professor Emeritus, School of Education

California State University, Chico

Redding, Shasta County


  • Ann K. Schulte

Director, Civic Engagement & Rural Partnerships

California State University, Chico

Chico, Butte County


  • Bill Shively

Teacher, Willows Middle School

Willows Unified School District

Willows, Glenn County


  • Tal Slemrod

Associate Professor, School of Education

California State University, Chico

Chico, Butte County


  • Colby Smart

Assistant Superintendent, Humboldt County Office of Education

Eureka, Humboldt County


  • Jim Southwick

Assistant Superintendent, Tehama County Department of Education

Red Bluff, Tehama County


  • Kelly Staley

Superintendent, Chico Unified School District

Chico, Butte County


  • Deborah Summers

Associate Dean, College of Communication and Education

California State University, Chico

Chico, Butte County


  • Patti Thurman

Associate Superintendent, Lassen County Office of Education

Susanville, Lassen County