Dr. Katherine Dockweiler, President

katherinedockweiler@doe.nv.gov
Senate Appointment
4/1/21 to 3/30/25

Dr. Katie Dockweiler is a long-time advocate for student success and well-being. As a nationally certified school psychologist, she has spent many years working in high-needs schools in the Clark County School District supporting students, educators, and families. Recognizing the significant need for more educators, Dr. Dockweiler committed the next several years to building career pathways and created the ARTERY pipeline framework for school psychologists that is being implemented at Nevada State University. She has secured millions of federal dollars for mental health projects, including funding for the ARTERY pipeline from the U.S. Department of Education and funding for the Psychoeducational Mental Health Clinic from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Dockweiler is a mentor, author, and trainer on a variety of behavioral health, policy, and school safety topics. She has chaired and served on several boards and taskforces including those for the National Association of School Psychologists and for the UNLV College of Education Alumni Association. Dr. Dockweiler brings a solution focused and action oriented lens to improving outcomes for students.

Tim Hughes, Vice President

thughes@doe.nv.gov
Elected District 4
1/1/21 to 1/1/29

Tim Hughes is a proud third-generation Nevadan, Las Vegas native, and Clark County School District graduate. Inspired by his belief in the potential of every child, Tim has dedicated his career to education -- serving as a middle school science teacher, instructional coach, principal, and non-profit leader.

Tim currently serves as a regional vice president at a national education non-profit that focuses on supporting schools and districts to achieve equitable outcomes for students. Through this work he has developed an in-depth understanding of important topics in education, including: recruiting and developing teachers and leaders, improving instructional practices at the school and district level, early childhood education, and supporting school improvement efforts. Tim has also worked to give back to his community by serving on various local boards and committees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and master’s degrees in science education and school leadership from Johns Hopkins University and Cal State East Bay.

Tamara Hudson, Clerk

somione220@gmail.com
Assembly Appointment
1/1/25 to 1/1/27

Tamara Hudson, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), is currently a Special Education elementary teacher in Clark County School District who received a bachelor's in Education from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a graduate degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis of Special Education from Nevada State College in 2008. She has fourteen years of experience in education – both general education and special education – in the Clark County School District. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Tamara has been a liaison for various district committees and facilitated various National Board Certification Teaching programs. She continues to advocate for education, students, teachers, and families while improving her school community through before- and after-school activities for students and parents.

Dr. Tricia Braxton

tricia.braxton@doe.nv.gov
Elected District 1
1/1/25 to 1/1/29

Dr. Tricia Braxton has called Clark County, Nevada, her home for over 21 years. Leveraging her professional and community experiences, she promotes improving student success, attracting and maintaining qualified educators, and improving school safety. As a senior coordinator at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Dr. Braxton cultivates strategic partnerships for community-based programs to enrich classroom instruction with hands-on learning. Additionally, Dr. Braxton serves on several committees supporting neurodiversity alliance and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Before moving west, Dr. Braxton lived in New York, where she was born and raised. As a New Yorker, she served her community as a New York City police officer, which deepened her understanding of positive community engagement intricately aligned with community values. Dr. Braxton obtained her undergraduate degree from Howard University and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is committed to fostering thriving and safe learning environments for all.

Tate Else

telse@eureka.k12.nv.us
NASS Appointment
7/1/23 to 6/30/25

Tate Else is originally from Dillon, Montana where he grew up on a small cattle ranch. Tate received a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Montana Western where he was the student body president and a college rodeo athlete. He later received a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His teaching career began in Lyon County where he was an elementary teacher and case manager for special needs students with severe emotional and behavioral needs. He then moved to the Elko County School District where he taught middle school before taking leadership roles as a Vice Principal at a 5-7 Intermediate school and a K-12 combined school, then as a Principal at a large K-6 school, and finally as the district’s EL and Special Education Director. Currently, Tate serves as the Superintendent of the Eureka County School District. Tate is passionate about and has dedicated his career to serving at-risk populations and improving learning environments for all students.

Danielle Ford

Elected District 3
1/1/25 to 1/1/29

Vacant

NSHE Appointment
TBD

Michael Keyes

nevstuco.sboeducation@gmail.com
Student Member
6/1/24 to 5/31/25

Angela Orr

angela.orr@doralnnv.org
Elected District 2
10/1/23 to 1/1/29

Angela Orr, who grew up in Lake Tahoe and then attended the University of Nevada, Reno, has dedicated her career to serving students and educators throughout Northern Nevada. Beginning as a secondary social studies teacher and student council advisor, Angela focused her teaching the development of young leaders and informed and engaged citizens. She also spent nearly a decade with the WCSD Curriculum & Instruction Department building curricular resources and inspiring educators with meaningful professional learning. In addition, she co-developed and taught Teacher Leadership courses and was an instructor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Angela served for many years as the Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Council for the Social Studies and was a founding board member for the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement and the school board of Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada. She is currently the Principal at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada, a K-8 public charter school. Angela believes in the democratic power of education to ensure all young people have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to thrive and be engaged positively in their communities and is dedicated to improving educational outcomes in our state.

Annette Owens

Governor Appointment
TBD

Mike Walker

walkerm@doe.nv.gov
NASB Appointment
11/01/22 to 10/31/25

Mike Walker grew up in Reno, Nevada and graduated from Wooster High School in 1992. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in elementary education and an Ed.S. degree in educational leadership from the University of Nevada, Reno. In his career, he has taught 3rd grade, served as a dean of students and assistant principal in Carson City, Nevada, worked for the Nevada Department of Education as the State Coordinator of the Education of Homeless Children, and currently serves as principal at Sutro Elementary School in Dayton, Nevada. Mr. Walker is active in the community, serving as the president of Food for Thought, a non-profit providing nutritious meals to children experiencing food insecurity, and participating on the board of the Jordan Woodward Memorial Scholarship. Elected to the Carson City School Board in 2016, he has served as clerk, vice president, and president.