Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) exists to empower school board members in North Carolina and South Carolina with the training and tools they need to serve students and their districts free from the toxicity often found in today’s political climate.
CALN is a joint project between the John Locke Foundation (Locke) in North Carolina and from South Carolina the Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) and the South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC). All three are nonprofit public policy organizations dedicated to liberty and human flourishing.
Vision:
To build an organization that…
- is committed to academic excellence
- fosters a culture of serving students
- values parental involvement
- equips, trains, and empowers local school board members
Mission:
CALN endeavors to be the most influential voice for student achievement, parental authority, and superior school board service in the Carolinas.
CALN Founders
Amy O. Cooke
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors President
Wendy Damron
CALN Founding Member
Bryce Fiedler
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Secretary
Oran P. Smith, PhD
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Member
Robert Luebke, PhD
CALN Founding Member
Sam Aaron
CALN Founding Member
Donald Bryson
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Treasurer
CALN Board of Directors
Amy O. Cooke
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors President
Donald Bryson
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Treasurer
Bryce Fiedler
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Secretary
Oran P. Smith, PhD
CALN Founding Member & CALN Board of Directors Member
CALN Staff
Kayla Maloney
CALN Project Manager