3 new board members join Algiers Charter Schools Association
Published: Monday, June 28, 2010, 8:45 PM Updated: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 12:18 AM
The Algiers Charter Schools Association's board of trustees experienced a changing of the guard last week, with three members departing and three newcomers taking their places.
Board members Elsie Rose, Donna St. Louis and Stephanie Bridges stepped down at Thursday's meeting because of term limits. While Bridges came onto the board in late 2007, Rose is one of the founding members from its inception in 2006. St. Louis also joined the board in 2006, several months after Rose.
All three women expressed their appreciation for being allowed to serve.
"Originally, the idea of serving on the board was frightening," Rose said, "but it's certainly been very gratifying to me."
The newest members were selected from 13 applicants, officials said. They are John Edwards, an engineer based in Baton Rouge; Dee Fuchs, a former nonprofit executive; and Gizelle Richard, a local dentist.
They join board president Charles Rice, Cassandra Bookman, Mark McNamara and Missy Duhon on the seven-member board.
Edwards, 31, said he is excited at the prospect of using his engineering background to give back to
All three women expressed their appreciation for being allowed to serve.
"Originally, the idea of serving on the board was frightening," Rose said, "but it's certainly been very gratifying to me."
The newest members were selected from 13 applicants, officials said. They are John Edwards, an engineer based in Baton Rouge; Dee Fuchs, a former nonprofit executive; and Gizelle Richard, a local dentist.
They join board president Charles Rice, Cassandra Bookman, Mark McNamara and Missy Duhon on the seven-member board.
Edwards, 31, said he is excited at the prospect of using his engineering background to give back to
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