Governance / Commission on State, National & International Relations

Commission on State, National & International Relations.

This Commission guides NCPSA's work in developing and maintaining strategic relationships with accrediting bodies across the United States and around the world. It promotes consistency, cooperation, and shared standards between agencies at local, regional, and international levels — and serves as a liaison between NCPSA and governmental or policy entities to ensure the voice of private education is represented in conversations about regulation, funding, and oversight.

Meet the commissioners.

The Commission
Commission Co-Chair

Steve Lindquist

Association of Christian Teachers & Schools (ACTS)

Commission Co-Chair

Stephen Deck

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Commissioner

Wanda Sarr

Intersecting Scripture, Educators and Inspiration (ISEI)

Commissioner

Sheryl Jo

Christian Schools International (CSI)

Commissioner

Chris Belyeu

International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA)

Commissioner

Jesse Haines

Accreditation International (Ai)

Commissioner

Laura Colangelo

Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC)

Commissioner

Grace Creasey

Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE)

Commissioner

Brett Jacobsen

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Commission officers.

Officers

Commissioners ex-officio.

Ex-Officio