Board of Directors
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, CMSAA is governed by a Board of Directors. This Board is responsible for the continuing well being of the school. The decisions they make now are not just for our children, but for our children’s children as well.
The Board’s main role is to provide oversight and set the long term direction and strategy for the school. Like a corporate board, they do not generally need to be involved with the day to day operations of the school, but are responsible for ensuring its fiscal health. They work closely with the Head of School, who reports to the Board, to ensure that sound decisions are made for the school’s longevity.
Our Directors serve on a volunteer basis and make a significant impact on the school through their generous gifts of time, energy, and talents. Board members are chosen based on their skill set and ability to serve the larger mission and vision of the school.
Current Board members bring with them expertise in human resources, business and finance, marketing and communications, legal services, and building and facilities management.
The Board is always accepting applications from individuals interested in serving. For consideration, please email the Board your expression of interest, along with a brief description of past employment and/or volunteer experience. Please note, we do ask that all accepted Board members sign a statement of faith, which aligns with our beliefs as a Christian school.
The Board can be contacted at: board@cmsaa.org
Taylor Wynalda
President
Taylor Wynalda is an accomplished finance professional with a passion for education. With a background in venture capital, family investing, and FP&A, Taylor brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and forward-thinking perspectives on what education should look like both fiscally and in the classroom. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in optimizing financial strategies, budget allocation, and resource management, which has resulted in improved financial stability for the institutions she served. Taylor wholeheartedly understands the pivotal role that quality education plays in shaping the future of individuals and society as a whole and is excited to be a small part of it. Taylor has one child currently attending CMSAA.
Bart Bartlett
Vice President
Bart is the father of two boys at CMSAA (Nido & Children’s House), where he values the role of education in shaping children’s futures and guiding them to find their place in the world. He views teachers, staff, and families as essential collaborators in this mission. Professionally, Bart is a chemistry professor. He also serves as an elder at his church.
Joy Hwang
Secretary
Joy is a mom (wrangler) and engineer (mostly desk worker). She has two kids at CMSAA who started through the Nido (infant) program and who are full of energy and opinions. She loves seeing her kids grow in confidence and independence via the Montessori curriculum and the wonderful teachers and staff at CMSAA.
Brice Rolston
Treasurer
Brice is the father of two (soon to be three) children attending CMSAA. He is deeply grateful for the exceptional teachers and staff at CMSAA, who play an integral role in fostering his children’s education and independence. Brice appreciates the school’s commitment to inspiring a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori education rooted in Christian values. Professionally, he serves as an Emergency Medicine Physician.
Golfo Wernette
Trustee
Golfo is the mother of two children who attend CMSAA (in Children’s House and Elementary) and her family has been a part of the community since 2022. She is grateful for the loving teachers and staff, and the Christ-centered school environment. Professionally, she serves as a clinical psychologist.
Katya Castillo
Trustee
Katya and her family have been part of the CMSAA community since 2023 when her son first joined Children’s House. They have “experienced firsthand the incredible impact a Montessori education has on child development and education during the most formative years. The CMSAA staff builds a welcoming and nurturing environment that meets every child’s needs in a unique way, simultaneously promoting curiosity and independent exploration while intentionally facilitating learning.” She is thankful for CMSAA’s impact and faith-centered approach and is excited to support the mission, in order for more children and families to experience the Christian Montessori Difference. Professionally, Katya cares for hospitalized adults and children as an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician.
Julia Davenport
Trustee
Julia is the mother of two daughters who attend CMSAA (in Nido and Children’s House) and is deeply grateful for the nurturing, Christ-centered Montessori environment that fosters independence, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. She has experienced firsthand the thoughtful care and intentionality of the teachers and staff, and she values the partnership between families and the school community in shaping each child’s growth. Professionally, Julia is a technology operations leader with experience building and scaling teams, improving systems, and leading organizational transformation. She is passionate about creating strong foundations, that enable people to thrive. Julia is honored to support the school’s mission and help ensure its continued strength for current and future families.
Consultants to the Board
(Non-Voting Members)
Joe Henkel
Joe is the Head of School.
Katie Luzac
Katie is the Assistant Head of School.
Arlene Walz
Arlene is the Admissions, Facilities, & Program Director.