Board of Directors
Providing strong leadership and oversight to ensure every scholar receives a high-quality, transformative education.
WELCOME MESSAGE
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At the Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education—one built on love, high expectations, and opportunity. As the governing Board of Directors, we are proud to support a network of schools that are transforming lives and communities across the country. From our classrooms to our communities, HIAT stands for equity, excellence, and empowerment. Our scholars are nurtured by caring educators, challenged through rigorous academics, and inspired to lead with purpose and integrity. Families are valued partners in this mission, and together, we are building brighter futures—one scholar at a time.
We invite you to explore our schools, celebrate our scholars, and join us in advancing the vision: to create a world where every child is loved, challenged, and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life.
HIAT Board Meetings
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
This meeting is being held to ensure a quorum and will replace the regular May
meeting previously scheduled for May 28th, which is now cancelled.
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
Board of Directors Special Meeting
May 20, 2026 @ 1:00 PM CT
Will Be Held At:
5861 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
OR
Join Via Zoom:
https://phalenacademies-org.zoom.us/j/84479982278
Meeting ID: 844 7998 2278
HIAT Board Meeting Schedule
Regular Sessions
*All meetings will be held on a Thursday at 5:00 pm CT
August 28, 2025
October 23, 2025
December 19, 2025 *This meeting will be held on Friday at 4:00 PM CT
February 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 28, 2026 *This meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting will be held on 5/20 at 1:00 pm CT.
All meetings will be held on a Thursday at 5:00 pm CT
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Sharla Johnson
President
Stephanie Davis
Vice President
Charles Reese
Treasurer
George Tucker
Secretary
April Brown
Director
Bridgett Harris
Director
McKinney-Vento Act
