GOVERNING BOARD

Hello! I am Jack Brooks, a retired professional educator, with over 35  years experience in North Carolina schools. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from Appalachian State University. I also hold a Masters Degree in Public School Administration from ASU. My work experience includes teaching math, physics, physical science, and chemistry. I also coached multiple sports, including almost 20 years in high school wrestling. My admin career included principalships at Kinston High School (9-12), Highlands School(k-12), and Mitchell High School(9-12). After retirement, interim jobs in admin included the  Director of Exceptional Children in Mitchell County, Interim Admin in Mitchell County, Interim Admin in Greene County, and Interim Assistant Superintendent in Gaston County. I am currently involved with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching in their Beginning Teacher of the Year and Vocational Teacher of the year  programs. As a young man I chose to pursue my lifelong passion to be in the service of young people to share my love for learning. I have been so blessed working with thousands of young men and women over the past 45 years and look forward to serving more!

In addition to my career in education, I have been an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping, and scuba diving. I play multiple stringed and woodwind instruments. In my spare time I love to build things, from cabinetry to homes, from kayaks to dulcimers, and from docks to trails. I have been blessed with “can do “.

My wife of 44 years, Dr. Rebecca Brooks, and I  live in Craven County, and attend Broad Creek Christian Church where we are active in teaching and music ministries. I am most fully blessed when I can be of service to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, so that any talent I may have may be used to glorify Him!

Hi! Thank you for the opportunity to serve. My name is Sharon French. I was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in a military family, which meant we moved often. I have lived in many places, but North Carolina has been my home for most of my adult life. I married my high‑school sweetheart, and this year we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We live in Aurora and are blessed with three wonderful children and three beautiful granddaughters.

I have been involved in education since 1988, teaching in both public and private schools, and I was a homeschool mom for 13 years.

I am honored to serve as secretary on your first governing board.

Numbers 6:24–26

Blessings,
Sharon French

My name is Courtney Erwin and I serve as the Treasurer for Eastern NC Christian Homeschool Group. I am native to the New Bern area and work full-time in the development department at Tryon Palace doing donor relationship and membership engagement. I am passionate about history and education, especially topics from the 18th century and the Revolutionary War. In addition, I enjoy doing historic interpretation and living history. Health and fitness are also passions of mine. I am a homeschooling mom of two girls in 7th and 12th grade.