Myers, Hanwell to lead Cape school board

The Cape Henlopen school board voted unanimously July 11 to elect Alison Myers to another one-year term as president and to name Janis Hanwell to a new role as vice president.

First elected to her at-large seat in 2014, Myers was re-elected in 2019 and 2024, and has served as president since 2018. A former special education teacher, Myers holds a bachelor's degree in economics, a master's degree in education and a doctorate in educational leadership, all from the University of Delaware. 

In 2010, Hanwell retired from the district as assistant superintendent after 31 years in education as a special education teacher, principal and administrator. She was first elected to her at-large seat in 2016 and was re-elected to a second term in 2021.

Hanwell is the district representative on the Delaware School Board Association board of directors and the Delaware School Board Association Legislative Committee. She received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, a master’s degree in special education and a doctorate in educational leadership. 

The evening also marked the beginning of Myers’ third term and the second term for incumbent Janet Maull-Martin, who represents Area C, the greater Lewes area. Both board members were the only candidates to file for the spring school board election. Their terms expire June 30, 2028.