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Steven Darroch Board Chair Steven Darroch is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Exploris. He lives in Boylan Heights with his wife, Kim, their three kids, and their dog and bird. Steven is a technology executive with national and global client relationship responsibilities. He’s passionate about positive impact – on the community, on organizations, and on individuals. At work, he advises executives on using data analytics to drive strategy, governance, and operations across their businesses; his experience spans complex client service, managing multiple million dollar books of business, and recruiting, developing, and retaining top notch talent. Empowering learners to improve our world is core to him, not only because he’s an Exploris dad, but also because he has strong personal and professional interests. When not working or serving on the Board of Directors, Steven can be found speaking, teaching, gardening, cooking, or working out. He holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from UNC-Wilmington, is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Project Management Professional (PMP), and an ISO 27011 Lead Auditor.
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Eric Grunden Board Vice Chair Secretary Eric Grunden teaches AP Environmental Science and Chemistry at Raleigh Charter High School. He earned his BS in Chemistry and MEd in Secondary Science Education at the University of Florida and has been a classroom teacher for 28 years. In 2011, he was the NC Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He is the parent of an Exploris alumna.
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Edward Buchan Board Secretary
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Geoff Bayo Board Member
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Shawna Scipione Staff Elementary Grades Kaizen Lead Shawna Scipione received her BA in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University and her M. Ed from Eastern Oregon University. She is certified in both elementary education (grades K-6) and middle grades Mathematics (grades 6-9) and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Over the last 20+ years, Shawna has taught in a variety of classroom settings pre-k to sixth grades. She also spends her summer working with teachers from all over the country as a consulting teacher and trainer for The Center for Responsive Schools. When she's not teaching, she's making memories with her husband of 20+ years and 2 young adult children, Sam and Sophia. Two dogs, two turtles and our class guinea pigs add the spice to her life! They spend their free time attending sporting events, concerts, and theater productions and enjoying the sun and the sand at the beach!
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Stacey Carothers Board Member Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) President Stacey Carothers is the Accounting Operations Manager at Anderson Automotive Group. She has been with the company for 15 years and is passionate about the automotive industry. Prior to starting a career at Anderson Automotive Group, Stacey received a BA in Communication from NC State University (Go Wolfpack!). Currently, she resides in Raleigh with her husband, Blake, 3 children, and Hank, the family Bernese Mountain Dog.
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Tasha Void Staff Middle Grades Kaizen Lead
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William McLamb Board Treasurer