Terri Collins Elected Charter School Chair | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Terri Collins, a Republican from Decatur with a proven track record in charter school legislation, has been elected chairwoman of Alabama’s Charter School Commission — a surprise appointment that quickly turned into a unanimous vote. Stepping in after Shelia Austin’s health-related departure, Collins brings deep legislative expertise and powerful connections, including direct access to the governor and House Speaker. She’s already moving to expand charter school access across Alabama, with Cynthia McCarty as vice chair and Ryan Kendall as treasurer, all set to begin their one-year terms in…