District 1 Representative
828-645-9325
Email Ms. Franklin

Beginning her service to the board in December of 2008, Ann Franklin is a retired 36-year veteran teacher of the Buncombe County School System. Ann taught at Haw Creek and Flat Creek Elementary Schools and served as a homebound teacher for seriously ill children throughout the county. She has worked for the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) serving educators in Asheville City and eight western counties. Ann attended schools in the North Buncombe District graduating from North Buncombe High School.

She has a BA degree from Mars Hill College and a MAEd degree from Western Carolina University. Ann is currently serving on the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee for the Town of Weaverville and is a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church.

District 2 Representative
828-989-1421
Email Mr. Cheatham

 
Greg Cheatham was elected to the board in 2024. He is a retired elementary school teacher with Buncombe County.

Greg currently serves as a firefighter in Asheville and is the father of two sons that graduated from Reynolds High School.

He lives in Black Mountain with his wife and two dogs.

Mister Chair, District 3 Representative
828-222-4874
Email Mr. Elliot

Elected to the Board of Education in November 2022, Rob Elliot is the proud father of two Buncombe County Schools students and husband of a Reynolds High School alumna. Professionally, Rob is a North Carolina Registered Forester with a 20-year career in forest science, forest management, and the wood products industry.

Rob has served as the President of Fairview Elementary PTA, Advocacy Chair for Cane Creek Middle PTA, and the Rocket Launch Co-Chair for Reynolds High School PTSO. From 2017-2019, Rob was elected to serve on the Board of Directors at the state level for NC PTA. He currently serves on the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Haywood Community College and on the Executive and Education Committees for the NC Forestry Association. Rob graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School (1995), earned a BS in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill (1999), and holds a MS in Forestry from Virginia Tech (2006).

Rob and his family enjoy playing sports of all kinds and also love to spend time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and exploring the abundant natural beauty of Western North Carolina.

Vice-Chair, District 4 Representative
828-687-0858
Email Ms. Churchill

Elected to the board in November 2012, Amy lives in Arden with her husband, Ben, and their daughter Madelyn, who graduated from Roberson High School in 2019 and is now a student at N.C. State.

Amy is a graduate of Columbus State University and is a respiratory therapist at Mission Hospital.

 In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in the schools and her church, running, and hiking in the beautiful mountains she now calls home.

District 5 Representative
828-365-8582
Email Ms. Lewis

Ms. Lewis is a retired educator, who began her career as a secretary for Buncombe County Schools. She taught English for more than 20 years, and served as Assistant Principal at Enka High. She has taught classes at A-B Tech and coordinated the Beginning Teacher programs for both Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools.

She is a member of the Advisory Council at Enka High and serves as a member of the A-B Tech Board of Trustees. Ms. Lewis is a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Literature from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her Master’s Degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Supervision from Western Carolina University.

District 6 Representative
828-230-0253
Email Ms. Plemmons

Kim has been a member of the Board of Education since December of 2022. Her experience and unwavering commitment to community enrichment are invaluable assets. Kim's distinguished 40-year career at Wells Fargo, culminating in her role as Senior Vice President before her retirement in 2018, provides a strong foundation for her board contributions. Kim consistently demonstrates insightful leadership and a deep dedication to public education. 

 Her passion for education is evident in her service as a substitute teacher in the Erwin District, a testament to her long-standing involvement in local schools. This includes active participation in organizations such as the Emma PTO and Advisory Council, Erwin High School and Erwin Middle Advisory Council, Erwin Youth League and the Erwin Booster Club. Furthermore, she has contributed significantly to the Buncombe County Teacher of the Year and WNC Principal of the Year selection committees. This extensive involvement reflects a keen understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our local education system. Currently, she serves on the Buncombe County Schools Foundation Board, Mountain Child Advocacy Board, and is a member of the Children’s Welfare League.

Kim's commitment extends to her family, actively supporting her Erwin Warriors!  Her strong ties to Erwin, shared with her husband Chip (an Erwin High School alumnus), and their sons Wes and Tyler (also Erwin High School graduates), further solidify her connection to the community. Wes, formerly a coach at Erwin Middle  and North Buncombe High Schools, now serves as a business teacher and head baseball coach at Smoky Mountain High School. His wife Lindsey also works for Jackson County Schools. Her grandchildren Lane and Banksley are very athletic and Kim and Chip also enjoy watching their sporting events. Her son Tyler is well known in the hair industry, winning several awards for his work and design. Kim often relaxes with her family at the beach.

Her background growing up in Fairview, attending Reynolds High School and involvement in the Erwin District Schools contribute to her broad understanding and appreciation of our diverse community. 

At-Large District Representative
828-329-3590
Email Rev. Martin

 
Elected to the Board of Education in November 2024, Charles is married to Anesa, and they have two children: one who has graduated high school and another who is currently attending school in the T.C. Roberson district. Charles has deep roots in Buncombe County, having grown up in the Shiloh Community and graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School. 

Charles is a  graduate of Beulah Heights University and he is the Senior Pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.   

Charles, along with his church, is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community and bringing about positive change in people's lives.