NORTH CAROLINA
Sherry Thomas began her job as State Director, Exceptional Children Division in North Carolina in 2019. Prior to becoming the State Director, Exceptional Children Division in NC, Sherry served as Assistant State Director for six years and has worked at the SEA for thirteen years as a supervisor and Consultant for Learning Disabilities. She also served in a local district as a special education teacher, Diagnostician, and Program Specialist for over twenty years.
Sherry believes the best part about leading special education in NC is building internal leadership capacity and strengthening staff's skills to provide exceptional service to students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
