North Carolina Association for Research in Education

Established in 1974, the North Carolina Association for Research in Education (NCARE) works to improve the quality of education in North Carolina through research and evaluation.

NCARE members include teachers, principals, school system administrators, university faculty and staff, graduate students, staff of the Department of Public Instruction, members of local education agencies, and people working in private research organizations. NCARE activities are implemented through its elected officers and board of directors.

2020-2021 Officers

Front Row (L - R): Bo Motley, Janet Jenkins, Judy Penny, Thakur Karkee, Jason Giersch. Back Row (L - R): Tempestt Adams, Tarra Ellis, Jennifer McGee, Monica Allen. (Not Pictured: Bailey Kiser)

2020 - 2021 NCARE Officers & Board of Directors

President: Dr. Tarra Ellis, Wingate University
President-Elect: Dr. Tempestt Adams, Appalachian State University
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Judy Penny, Guilford County Schools
NC DPI Representative: Dr. Thakur Karkee
K-12 Representative: Ms. Bailey Kiser, Union County Schools
Higher Education Representative: Dr. Jason Giersch, UNC Charlotte
Graduate Student Representative: Mr. Bo Motley, NC A&T State University
At Large Representative: Dr. Monica Allen, NC A&T State University
At-Large Representative: Dr. Janet Jenkins, Wingate University
Past-President: Dr. Jennifer McGee, Appalachian State University

NCARE POLICIES

NCARE BYLAWS

NCARE HISTORY

NCARE is an affiliate member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) through the Consortium of State and Regional Educational Research Associations (SRERA).