Advisory Council

The Advisory Council for The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies was organized in February 2001. The Advisory Council meets twice per year to provide guidance for the advancement of teaching, research, and service initiatives at the center. There are three committees on which members serve: the Program Committee, the Publicity Committee, and the Finance Committee.

Board Members:

Alex Agnew
Dr. Hank Bounds
Melissa Hudson Callahan
Dr. Steven Chevalier
Dr. Patti Cumbest
Mark Fairchild
Andrew Foxworth
Deborah Gambrell
Greg Garraway
Dr. Lamar Gillespie, Sr.
Skippy Haik
Dr. Michael Herrington
Heath Hillman
Robert Jackson
Gwen James
Jo-Anne Johnson
Charles Lawrence
Richie Elkins Malone
Duncan McKenzie
Dr. Omolara Otaigbe
Dr. Tom Rhea Phillips
Bob Pierce
David Shemper
Susan Steadman
Bobby Tatum
Peggy Varnado
Jo Waites
Pamela Weaver
Dr. Annie Wimbish
Dr. Chris Winstead

Ex-Officio:
Dr. Conrad Castle
Dr. Jim Davis
Warren Hood
Dr. Willie Pierce
Dr. J. T. Tisdale