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Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity

Meeting Schedule

The Superintendent's Advisory Council on Equity (SACE) meets from 6-8 p.m. in room 1101 at the Kelly Leadership Center. Agendas and approved meeting minutes are posted for council members to review.

  • September 17, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • January 21, 2027
  • March 18, 2027
  • May 20, 2027

Council Resources

Equity Research

National School Boards Association - Equity Conference

SACE Committee

Facilitator
Michelle Shelton

Chair
TBD

Co-Chair
TBD

Secretary
Maria Vanegas

Members

  • Glorya Jordan – At-Large
  • Christopher Lee Funderburg – Brentsville District
  • Keisha Strand – Coles District
  • Mitch Grimes – Gainesville District
  • Monique Raulston – Neabsco District
  • Robin Rubio – Occoquan District
  • Treva Miles- Potomac District
  • Benson George Cooke – Woodbridge Representative
  • Sakshi Gowda – Student Representative
  • Ava Helchinger – Student Representative
  • Kenda Boyce – Administrative Intern, Graham Park, Middle School
  • Kaitlyn Engelmeier-Foor – Principal, Porter Traditional School
  • Joseph Graczyk – Director of Middle Schools
  • Anna Houseworth – Principal, Belmont Elementary School
  • Andrea Ilardia – School Parent Liaison, Hylton High School
  • Michelle Shelton – Director, DEIC

Advisors

  • Charmelle Ackins – Chief Equity Officer
  • Barbara Bottoms – Supervisor, Sustainability of Federal Programs
  • Shannon Carmody – Coordinator, Talent Management and Development
  • Dawn Davis – Director of Community Outreach, Business Partnerships and Philanthropy
  • Sylmarie De La Rosa – Coordinator, Slife and Newcomers
  • Tim Neall – Director of Research, Assessment, and Data Services
  • Angelina Prestipino – Supervisor, Specialized Instruction - Cluster School Support
  • Shakeel Yusuf – Chief Financial Officer