ARDB Board of Trustees

The Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind is governed by our Board of Trustees. Individual Board members are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, in which they provide oversight, guidance, and support of ARDB programs and policies. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the appointment of our Superintendent, K. Nicole Walsh, who has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the school.

For more info about our monthly Board Meetings, click here.

Board meeting documents can be found here.

Meet our Board!

 

Dr. John McAllister

Dr. John McAllister
Chairperson

Cary SmithCary Smith
Secretary

Robert Fagan

Robert Fagan

Board Member

Philip PowellPhilip Powell
Board Member

Jerry BeelewJerry Belew
Vice-Chairperson

Phillip Miller

Phillip Miller
Deaf Dept. Parent Representative

 

Vacant Position

Blind Dept. Parent Representative

Nicole Walsh

Nicole Walsh

Superintendent