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