#56 North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools | Rhonda Dillingham

In this episode of The Charter School Connection, Jenna sits down with Rhonda Dillingham, Executive Director of the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS). Rhonda shares her inspiring journey from being an English teacher to leading an organization that supports 75% of all charter schools in the state. Tune in as Rhonda discusses the many ways NCAPCS advocates for school choice, strengthens charter communities, and elevates education through professional development, legislation, and their own Charter by Choice podcast. You’ll also get an inside look at this year’s highly anticipated NCAPCS conference, July 16-18th in Wilmington, NC. Themed Grow. Connect. Inspire., featuring 81 breakout sessions, over 800 attendees, and keynote speakers Ron Clark and Amanda Bickerstaff. Other highlights include: Tips for becoming a member of the association Insights into current legislation supporting charters Advice for launching a new school Rhonda’s favorite leadership reads Strategies for changing negative perceptions around charter education And how this impactful work is being done by a dedicated three-person team This episode is packed with valuable insights for educators, leaders, and anyone passionate about the future of public charter schools. Show Notes: North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools https://www.ncpubliccharters.org/ NCAPCS Conference https://www.ncpubliccharters.org/2025-conference Charter by Choice Podcast https://www.ncpubliccharters.org/podcast Ron Clark https://www.ronclarkacademy.com/ “The 55 Essentials” https://a.co/d/cxfGywi “Be 1% Better” https://a.co/d/91nCiMo Amanda Bickerstaff https://www.aiforeducation.io/ John Maxwell Team https://johnmaxwellteam.com/