Lincoln Charter School

BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT - TOM BROOKS

Tom currently serves the LCS community by participating on the School Board and serving on the Facilities Committee (Chair) and Student Conduct Committee (Chair). He has previously served as a school board member (2013-2019) and PTO President for the LCS Lincolnton campus. He and his wife, Amber, have 4 children at the Lincolnton campus and have been a part of the LCS Family since 2012, when their oldest started Kindergarten with LCS. He is currently employed with Wells Fargo as an engineering manager responsible for managing multiple development teams and applications.

Tom states, "I believe that all children should be equipped to succeed in their goals and dreams, and the LCS community has successfully equipped the children for success. We must serve our communities to strengthen them and give back to what we have received."

Tom has been an owner/operator of a technology service business for over 20 years, specializing in supporting other small businesses in and around the Charlotte Metro area. His experience in the Information Technology industry working with multiple Top 100 Corporations (AT&T, IBM, Wachovia, Wells Fargo) is an asset to assist the school with technological and business needs.

VICE PRESIDENT - ALLI MOODY

Alli is committed to caring for people who are in the most vulnerable moments of their lives. She has been a Trauma ICU nurse, flight nurse, and ECMO nurse in our community for 18 years. Currently, she serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for a local hospital and has led a successful response to the global pandemic for her facility. She is dedicated to her profession, family, and her faith. Alli completed her BSN at UNCC in 2004 and earned her Master of Science in nursing in 2013. She demonstrates a pattern of success in managing high-stress, critical, and life-threatening situations. Her tenacious personality and natural leadership skills have served her well in my professional journey. Her family joined Lincoln Charter in 2013, and she has three daughters at the Denver campus. In her first year at LCS, she immediately jumped into service, filling the role of secretary on the PTO board. Her service to the PTO board continued for 4 years, assisting in all the events sponsored by the PTO. Her leadership mantra comes from the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” As a parent with a vested interest in the school's success, she will always fight for what will serve the LCS community best.

TAMMY BUCKSHI

SECRETARY – TAMMY BUCKSHI

Tammy Buckshi is serving her first term on the Lincoln Charter School Board. Her goal throughout life has been to support the development of our youth, and she hopes to continue that in this new role. In her professional life, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Spanish, and Education and a Master’s in Mathematics Education from Boston University. Tammy has been an educator for twenty-three years, during which she has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as working as a math specialist in the curriculum office of one of the highest performing school districts in the U.S. Throughout the last 20 years, Tammy has also worked as an educational consultant, writing and publishing Pre-AP curriculum and professional learning experiences. Tammy facilitates workshops for teachers and administrators in schools worldwide, supporting fellow educators with delivering high-quality instruction and providing access and equity for all students. Additionally, Tammy has coached school athletics and multiple youth sports, has been an active member of the PTO, and has created and run various clubs. In her personal life, she enjoys playing all sports, playing the piano, painting, hiking, biking, and all things nature, and most importantly, doing it all with her family!

TREASURER – TYLER MEEKS

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STEVE LOCKEY

Steve believes that parent involvement is incredibly important at Lincoln Charter School. His desire to be involved at LCS is why he serves on the school board. He currently has two students attending LCS and one who graduated in 2019. He has made an effort to volunteer and be involved at our school since his daughter started LCS in 2007. Steve believes it takes a village to raise a child and can’t imagine a better village than LCS. He believes in our school, our teachers, our administrators, and our mission. He currently works as an airline captain at JetBlue Airways, which allows him to have had the honor of serving on our school board for 3 consecutive terms previously, and to continue to serve currently, so he understands firsthand the importance of his position.

JAKE ROBINSON

Jake Robinson is excited to step into his role as a board member for Lincoln Charter School, a place that has been a significant part of his life for many years. After spending 8 years as a student and another 8 years as an employee, Jake feels a deep connection to the school community. His time at Lincoln Charter provided him with valuable insights into the school’s operations and a strong commitment to its mission.

Jake holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and currently serves as the Risk Manager for Catawba County Government. He is passionate about bringing his professional skills and unique perspective to the board, and he is eager to help Lincoln Charter continue to thrive and grow.

Guided by the belief that "a person’s most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen, and a hand willing to help others," Jake is truly honored to give back to the school that has given him so much. He looks forward to making a positive impact and supporting the continued success of Lincoln Charter.

CHALEE YANG

Chalee is currently serving his first term on the Board of the Lincoln Charter School. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in History from San Diego State University in December, 1989. Following his graduation, Chalee began his career at the San Diego District Attorney's Office, where he worked as an investigator assigned to the Financial Crime Division.

In December, 2000, Chalee commenced his tenure as an investigator for the State of California, where he was tasked with conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial fraud, healthcare fraud and narcotics trafficking. During his service, he collaborated extensively with both federal and local law enforcement agencies. After a career spanning more than three decades in law enforcement, Chalee retired as a Supervising Investigator in December, 2021.

Subsequently, Chalee, along with his family, relocated to Lincolnton where his youngest son is currently enrolled as a High School student at the Lincoln campus.

Chalee is passionate about the power of education, firmly believing that it is the key to unlocking every child's potential. He is convinced that with the right education, every child can achieve success and build a brighter future.

ELLEN FICHTELMAN

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BETHENNY BULLARD

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