Arkansas School Board Member Recognition Month 2018

Cabot Public Schools is proud to recognize our Cabot School Board. Governor Asa Hutchinson and the State Board of Education have officially declared the month of January as School Board Member Recognition Month.

This month-long observance is an excellent opportunity to show our appreciation to these elected volunteers who give generously of themselves to ensure the success of our students.

The Cabot School Board consists of seven outstanding community leaders.

Dean Martin, President

Mr. Martin and his wife Ann have two sons, including one Cabot graduate.  Additionally, they are proud grandparents of two grandsons in the Cabot School District. Mr. Martin is the Operations Group Commander for the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas National Guard at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Sarah Owen, Vice President

Mrs. Owen is married to Dr. Clayton Owen and they are proud parents to Sam, Abe, Eloise and Zeke. She and her husband have been residents of Cabot since 2004. Mrs. Owen served as the President of the Cabot Panther Foundation from 2010�2014 and currently serves as an Executive Board member of the Foundation as well as the Cabot Chamber of Commerce. She is active in the PTO of Southside Elementary and Cabot Middle School South.

Mrs. Owen and her family are members of Fellowship Bible Church in Cabot. When considering a location to establish their Orthodontic practice, they wanted a community with a strong public school system and a good church home. She feels extremely blessed to have found both. 

Brian Evans, Secretary

Mr. Evans and his wife, Melissa, have two children that attend Cabot schools. Mr. Evans, a native of McCrory, Arkansas, is the President and CEO of L&L Freight Services, Inc. He is a board member of the Cabot Panther Foundation, the Cabot Chamber of Commerce, a youth sports coach, and serves on the Executive Committee of the Transportation Intermediaries Association. Mr. Evans and his family are active members of Faith Baptist Church where he serves as chairman of Faith Baptist Academy and on the church's Finance Committee.

Marvin Jones

Mr. Jones has three kids and five grandchildren associated with the Cabot School District. He is a graduate of Baker University Graduate School of Business with a BBA and MBA. Mr. Jones is President of MWJ Enterprises, Inc., serves as an adjunct professor of economics at ASU, and attends McArthur Church.

Donna Nash

Mrs. Nash is a retired teacher, and her husband is the late Brooks Nash. Her two children, Brooklynn and Mike, are graduates of Cabot High School. She received her B.A. degree from UALR and her M.A. degree from UCA. Mrs. Nash is a member of Cabot United Methodist Church.

Joe Trusty

Mr. Trusty is a recently retired teacher of 34 years with 33 of those in the Cabot school system. He received his Music Education degree from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville in 1981. In 1997, he completed his Masters of Science in Education from the University of Central Arkansas. Mr. Trusty is married to Jackie Sims Trusty, a graduate of the Cabot School District. He is a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Corey Williams

Mr. Williams is a Division President & Chief Lending Officer for Centennial Bank. His wife, Amy, is the Executive Director for the Cabot Chamber of Commerce. They have three kids, Alex, Lauren, & Logan. Mr. Williams graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management. Mr. Williams and his family are members of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

As public elected school leaders, board members are empowered by state law to set policy for their district, hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district.

Core Beliefs of the Cabot Board of Education

• The academic success of every student in Cabot Public Schools is the top priority of the Cabot School Board.

• Every school in Cabot Public Schools can be a high-performing organization, both academically and operationally.

• All schools can be safe learning environments where every student and adult is valued and respected.

• Education is a shared responsibility.

• Visionary leadership creates a dynamic environment.

• All CPS children have the opportunity to be academically prepared to reach their dreams.

• Effective relationships are powerful.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our dedicated school board members for their commitment to education, students, and Cabot Public Schools.

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