Advisory Council


The Advisory Council, comprised of appointed members of the public and non-executive members of school staff, serves at the pleasure of the Corporate Executive Board in support of school success.

The Advisory Council (known more formally as the School Governing Board) meets at least quarterly, typically on the 3rd Wednesday of an announced month in Rm#11 at 5:30 pm. Parents and the public are welcome at Advisory Council meetings, which are subject to Arizona Public Meeting statutes. Agendas and Minutes from Advisory Council meetings are maintained on the school website, with links in the right margin of this page.

Advisory Council members include:

  • Maegan Alford, Member
  • Rick Baker, Member
  • Mary Martiniak, Member
  • Traci Penman, Member
  • George Quebbeman, Vice-Chairperson
  • Michelle Reynolds, Chairperson
  • Nancy Washburn, Secretary
  • George Wood, Member
  • Wanda Wright, Observer (non-voting)

    Corporate Executive Board


    The Corporate Executive Board is comprised of officers and appointed directors of Montessori Academy Inc, including the charter holder(s).

    The Corporate Executive Board meets in private sessions as required to develop and direct the school's strategic and tactical business operations including all administrative and educational functions. The Arizona Public Meetings governance statutes do not apply to the Corporate Executive Board.

    Corporate Executive Board members include:

  • Juli Newman, Executive Director/Principal (Email Juli)
  • Krista Cross, Director of Education (Email Krista)
  • Wanda Wright, Vice Principal (Email Wanda)