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Board Members

The State Board of Education is composed of 11 members—one from each of Tennessee's nine congressional districts, plus a student member and the executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission who serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. Dr. Sara Heyburn Morrison serves as Executive Director of the Board. All members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. Board members serve a five-year term; the student member serves a one-year term.

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Mr. Nick Darnell

District 1

Mr. Mike Edwards

District 2

Mr. Bob Eby

Vice Chair District 3

Mr. Gordon Ferguson

District 4

Ms. Elissa Kim

District 5

Mrs. Lillian Hartgrove

Chair District 6

Mrs. Wendy Tucker, Esq.

District 7

Vacant

District 8

Mr. Darrell Cobbins

District 9

Vacant

Student Member

Mr. Mike Krause

Executive Director Tennessee Higher Education Commission

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Use the interactive map below to identify, contact, and learn more about the board member representing your district.