Board of Directors

I joined the Sterling Math and Science Board is the fall of 2018 where I learned more about the Foundation’s mission and experienced the passion of the Board to chip away at the inequities of STEM education for underrepresented students. 

Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, STEM advocate, professional speaker, and bestselling author of the children's book What Can I Be? Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. Tiffani was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor.

Ms. Lewanna Monds joined the board of the Sterling Math and Science Foundation in June of 2020.

Retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in 2013 as a Family School Advocate. Worked with all school personnel to promote an understanding of the value of parent/school partnerships and assisted them with building effective partnerships with families. Collaborated with teachers, churches, local businesses, and volunteers to develop programs and provide opportunities to support students and families' success. Establishing these relationships has been lasting and extremely gratifying. To this day, I remain in close contact with many students and families reflecting on and celebrating their many accomplishments.  

 Denise manages Community and Government Relations in NC for Vulcan Materials Company, the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates—primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel—and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. She work with developing a community relations program that addresses earth science education and environmental stewardship.  

Elizabeth Cooper held the position of Secretary for several years. Elizabeth joined the foundation at its inception in 2007.

Ms. Betty Blackwell is a retired Director of Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Coordinator State and Federal Programs Akron Public Schools in Ohio.  

Ms. Gunnel Greenhagan believes that to love, nurture and encourage our children is our number one priority in this world.  

 Experienced IT Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in workforce development, project management, and certification instruction led training. My passion is helping people find their passion in technology and give them the resources, professionalism, and skills needed to have a successful IT career.    

I have been a member of the Carolina Women’s Club for six years. I formerly held the position as Clubs Chair 2016-17 where I oversaw nine co-chairs, I helped to organize and set up events, notifying club chairs of new members, coordinating with club chairs with any updates. I am also a Real Estate Referral Agent with Real Living Carolinas. I formerly served on the planning committee of UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball 2017-2019.

 Yancy Wingard Sr continues to change the way science/technology products and services are utilized and provided to the community. He has over 21 years of network operations and superior customer service skills, which has created an extensive network with several major companies. Mr. Wingard also has 15 years of hands-on Network engineering experience ranging from phones systems to enhanced corporate networking.