Advisory Board
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Guidance Built on Advocacy, Equity & Vision
Meet the dedicated advisors lending their expertise and insight to guide The CTM Academy toward a brighter, more equitable future.
At The CTM Academy, our Advisory Board plays a vital role in supporting our school leadership, mission, and community. Bringing together deep expertise in executive operations, public policy, advocacy, and special education, our board members serve as trusted counselors. Together, they offer strategic guidance, community perspective, and advocacy to help ensure our programs remain student-centered, innovative, and accessible to every learner.
Our Board's Commitment
Every student deserves dedicated advocates who see their potential, believe in their future, and help guide our school community toward success.
The Advisory Board at The CTM Academy serves in an advisory capacity to school leadership, providing strategic recommendations, community connection, and subject-matter expertise. While non-governing, the board’s insights help inform our continuous improvement, expand our advocacy efforts, and ensure our school’s vision remains aligned with the needs of our students and families.
Key Advisory Functions
- Strategic Counsel: Offering perspective on organizational growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Community & Policy Advocacy: Elevating the academy’s mission within public policy, government relations, and educational networks.
- Family & Inclusion Representation: Ensuring the voices of special needs families and diverse learners are integrated into our strategic discussions.
Meet Our board
Dorothy Parker-McCray
Advisory Board Member | Executive Assistant
Dorothy Parker McCray brings exemplary organizational leadership, operational insight, and a passion for community-centered growth to The CTM Academy’s Advisory Board. With an extensive background as an Executive Assistant, Dorothy excels at streamlining administrative processes, facilitating clear communication, and helping align operational goals with our broader institutional vision. Her sharp attention to detail and dedication to service help keep school initiatives focused on meeting students exactly where they are.
Core Focus: Operational Efficiency, Administrative Counsel, Organizational Alignment
Core Focus: Operational Efficiency, Administrative Counsel, Organizational Alignment
Indria Bashley
Advisory Board Member | Retired Senior Government Affairs Executive & Registered Lobbyist
Indria Bashley offers decades of strategic policy experience, legislative insight, and public advocacy expertise to the board. As a retired senior government affairs executive and registered lobbyist, Indria has dedicated her career to advocating for systemic change, policy reform, and community development. On the Advisory Board, her counsel helps strengthen The CTM Academy’s community partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and outreach within broader educational and civic policy landscapes.
Core Focus: Policy & Legislative Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations
Core Focus: Policy & Legislative Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations
Angie Cash-Hilyard
Advisory Board Member | Special Needs Parent & Advocate
Angie Cash-Hilyard brings a vital, heart-centered perspective to the Advisory Board as a passionate special needs parent and dedicated student advocate. Her firsthand experience navigating complex educational systems fuels her commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and individualized learning approaches. Angie serves as a powerful voice for families and students who require specialized support, advising school leadership on how to keep empathy, equity, and holistic care at the center of every program.
Core Focus: Special Education Advocacy, Family Engagement, Inclusive Learning
Core Focus: Special Education Advocacy, Family Engagement, Inclusive Learning
Get in Touch with the Advisory Board
Have input, policy ideas, or community partnership proposals for our advisors? We welcome communication from parents, partners, and community members.