Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday she has appointed Northeast Arkansas native Aaron Abbott to the Arkansas State Board of Education.
Abbott replaces Kathy McFetridge and will serve a term that expires June 30, 2032.
“Aaron’s extensive background in education and steadfast commitment that every child can learn make him the perfect fit for the Board of Education and to serve the parents, educators, and students of Arkansas as we continue to implement Arkansas LEARNS,” Sanders said. “Education is all about building the future and with people like Aaron advocating for our kids, fighting for parents, and supporting educators, that future is bright.”
Abbott is an account manager and consultant at Halda, where he works with colleges and universities nationwide to enhance student recruitment, engagement and success.
Before joining Halda, Abbott served as a client success director and consultant at Ruffalo Noel Levitz after more than a decade leading enrollment management efforts at higher education institutions in Arkansas. His previous roles include overseeing graduate recruitment for the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions, directing graduate and online enrollment at John Brown University, and serving as director of admissions at Williams Baptist University.
Abbott holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas. He lives in Springdale with his wife, Chelsea, and their four children.
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