Fayneese Miller, dean of College of Education and Social Services and chair of the Vermont State Board of Education, has been selected by the National Association of State Boards of Education to serve on a task force to examine a series of core education issues related to teaching and learning.

Eric Jarvis, a Real Estate Sales Professional in Burlington, has joined Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties. Eric Jarvis has an extensive background in property management and sales representing both buyers and sellers in the real estate market. Eric graduated from the University of Vermont in 2005 with a degree in Marketing. Formerly with Century 21 Jack Associates, Eric was the #1 agent in his office and the #2 agent in the entire Century 21 Jack Associates 10 office company.

Kelly Luoma, programming manager for Vermont Public Television, has been elected president of The Public Television Programmers’ Association (PTPA).

PTPA is the only organization dedicated to the professional development of public television programmers. Members use conferences, webinars and monthly phone calls to share ideas and expertise about scheduling, research and other topics.

PBS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and national producers frequently seek the input of the group and its members.

Luoma has been with VPT since 1995.

Sara Blum, President of PostScript, Inc., the Burlington-based marketing and public relations firm, announced today the promotion of Lauren Schechter to Account Manager. Schechter’s primary responsibilities include the development, maintenance and retention of relationships with PostScript clients.