Sanders Appoints Aaron Abbott to Arkansas State Board of Education

Sanders appoints Aaron Abbott to Arkansas State Board of Education

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 con…

Gov. Sanders appoints higher ed consultant to state education board

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Aaron Abbott, a consultant whose employer markets artificial intelligence tools to private schools and higher education institutions, to the State Board of Education.

Governor names fourth appointee to Arkansas education board

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Aaron Abbott to the Arkansas State Board of Education on Aug. 15, 2025. (Courtesy of the Governor's office)Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Aaron Abbott to the Arkansas State Board of Education Friday.  Abbott, an Arkansas native who lives in Springdale, is an account manager and consultant at Halda where he works with colleges and universities “to enhance student recruitment, engagement, and success,” …

Aaron Abbott Appointed to Arkansas State Board of Education

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced that she has appointed education technology consultant Aaron Abbott of Springdale to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Abbott’s term will expire on June 30, 2032. He replaces Kathy McFetridge. Abbott is an account manager at Halda of Provo, Utah, a firm that uses AI technology to help schools and universities recruit prospective students and boost engagement with students. Before joining Halda…