On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State Board of Education (AL) - District 5
Alabama State Board of Education
50 North Ripley Street
Gordon Persons Building
Montgomery, 36104
Full Name:
Tonya Smith Chestnut
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Coley; 5 Children: Coley, Tamela, Coleysia, Tameka, Karley
Home City:
Selma, AL
Religion:
Christian
BS, Jacksonville State University
Doctor of Education, Transformational Leadership, Concordia University
Education Specialist Degree, Instructional Leadership, Auburn University at Montgomery
Master of Education, Early Childhood Education, Alabama State University
Member, Alabama State Board of Education, District 5, 2021-present
Candidate, Alabama State Board of Education, District 5, 2020, 2024
No caucus information on file.
Chief Executive Officer/Owner, Professional Learning Consultant Services, Limited Liability Company, 2018-present
Member, Alabama Retired Educators Association
Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Co-Pastor, Fresh Anointing House of Worship
Member, Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated