As the 2022 Short Session wraps up, the Coalition is working to recognize our “Charter Champions” in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republicans and Democrats alike, these lawmakers have supported the success and sustainability of North Carolina’s charter school movement throughout 2021-22. As a result, we are honoring their commitment to charter schools and school choice.
Coalition 2021-22 Charter Champions
This week, Lindalyn Kakadelis, the Coalition’s executive director, has been making the rounds at the General Assembly with Lee Teague, a member of the Coalition’s Government Relations Team. While there, Lindalyn is awarding 26 certificates, recognizing the following 2021-22 Coalition Charter Champions:
North Carolina House
- Rep. John Torbett
- Rep. Jon Hardister
- Rep. Jeffrey Elmore
- Speaker Tim Moore
- Rep. John Bell
- Rep. Erin Pare
- Rep. Jason Saine
- Rep. Larry Yarborough
- Rep. Hugh Blackwell
- Rep. James Roberson
- Rep. Jeff Zenger
- Rep. Dean Arp
- Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons
- Rep. John Bradford
- Rep. Cecil Brockman
- Rep. Dennis Riddell
North Carolina Senate
- Sen. Ralph Hise
- Sen. Paul Lowe
- Sen. Vickie Sawyer
- Sen. Todd Johnson
- Sen. Tom McInnis
- Sen. Mike Woodard
- Senate Leader Phil Berger
- Sen. David Craven
- Sen. Bill Rabon
- Sen. Michael Lee
We are grateful to these state lawmakers for their vision for K-12 education in North Carolina and their support of our state’s public charter schools! Below, we share some photos from Lindalyn’s time at the General Assembly.

House Speaker Tim Moore with Lindalyn Kakadelis.

Senate Leader Phil Berger with Lindalyn Kakadelis.

Senator Paul Lowe with Lindalyn Kakadelis and Lee Teague.

Senator Mike Woodard with Lindalyn Kakadelis and Lee Teague.