Our Community is our Passion
Butler Academy is governed by a board of directors comprised of highly regarded community leaders.
Dr. Marian Bunnell (Secretary) Physician, Children’s Group PC
Mr. Dan Buryj (Treasurer) Vice President of Administration & Finance, Coker University
Dr. Kathryn Flaherty (Chair) Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Coker University
Dr. Charlotte Forrest, Director, Student Services and Enrollment Management, FDTC
Ms. Scottie Hill, Founder/Executive Director, Trent Hill Center for Children and Families
Dr. Hannah Hoilett-Frierson (Vice Chair) Assistant Principal, Hartsville High School
Dr. Emilye Mobley Vice President for Student Development, GSSM
Dr. Mark Stellingworth Cardiologist, Prisma Health & Clinical Assistant Professor, USC School of Medicine
Mr. Emory Waters Retired Unit Chief, FBI and retired Chief of Police, Prince George’s County Public Schools
Ms. Samantha C. Wilson Lecturer, UNC Pembroke
Dr. Jerome Reyes School President, ex-officio
Board Meetings & Minutes
Our board meetings are held (as needed) on the third Wednesday of each month.
2023 Board Election Timeline
| Specific Action Item | Date |
| Election timeline posted to BA website | April 24 |
| Call for nominations (Click here to access form) | May 1 – May 15 |
| Ballot open for voting | May 24- May 31 |
| Ballot Closes | May 31 |
| Nominees notified of results | June 1 |
| Results published on BA website | June 7 |
