Board of Directors - Tillery Charter Academy

Tillery Charter Academy Board Members

CHRISTINE FISHER

Chair

Chrissy Fisher is a committed proponent of school choice. She is passionate about working with young children and volunteering within her community. She has spent time working in the children’s department of her local library as well as being a pre-school assistant. She is also a co-founder and current leader of a local group for parents and young children. Chrissy and her husband currently reside in Mount Gilead, North Carolina with their 3 young boys.

AMANDA CRANFORD

Treasurer

Amanda Cranford holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Gardner-Webb University. She has 12 years of financial services and management experience. Amanda has been employed with State Employees’ Credit Union as a Senior Financial Services Officer II since 2008. She is a strong advocate for school choice. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family. Amanda, her husband, Joseph, and their two children reside in Mount Gilead.

LANCE LAMONDS

Vice-Chair

Lance Lamonds is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, North Carolina, and a proud graduate of East Montgomery High School. He attended The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and has built a career in management and finance. Lance currently serves as a District Manager for a local pizza chain.

Lance and his wife have three children, and he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and staying active at the gym. A strong believer in the importance of education, Lance is honored to serve as Vice Chair of the Tillery Charter Academy Board of Directors and support the school’s mission of providing students with a strong educational foundation and opportunities for success.

TRISHA BLACKWELL

Secretary

Trisha Blackwell is passionate and an advocate for children’s education and school choice. She has 30 years of banking experience with 20 years of Financial Auditing and is currently a Branch Operation Specialist/Banking Officer. Trisha has been employed by First Bank since 1995. She currently holds the role of treasurer for Tillery Charter Academy Parent Teacher Organization and is the troop leader for Girl Scout Troop #685. In her spare time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family. Trisha, her husband, Tim and their daughter Raelynn reside in Seven Lakes.

AMY FRIEARY

Board Member

Amy Frieary lives in Biscoe and is a dedicated educator and leader in the health and human services sector. She serves as the Dean of Health and Human Services at Montgomery Community College, where she has been shaping future teachers and human services professionals for over 11 years. Amy is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Innovation at Purdue Global University. She holds a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, reflecting her deep commitment to lifelong learning and community impact.

Her diverse professional background includes experience in public housing, the Department of Social Services, and teaching 7th-grade Science before transitioning to higher education. Outside of work, Amy cherishes time with her grandchildren and enjoys camping adventures with them, embracing the outdoors and family bonding.