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.

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.

Sarah Maccarone Lipscomb

Marketing and Development Chair

Sarah is a dedicated mother to three children at CMSAA. Originally from Canada, Sarah discovered her passion for Montessori education while helping launch a school in Southern Ontario. Professionally, Sarah has built a career in Banking, where she is recognized as a problem solver, storyteller, and adept at crafting impactful PowerPoint presentations. Her family’s biracial background has fueled her active involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, advocating for equal access and authenticity in all endeavors. Sarah brings a wealth of nonprofit and volunteer experience, including establishing an angel investor network at her university and managing a successful YouTube channel. She is eager to leverage this background to create new opportunities for CMSAA and its community.

Bart Bartlett

Trustee

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.

Paula Gimotty

Trustee

Paula Gimotty is a certified early childhood Montessori educator, with a BA in secondary education and American Studies. Paula has taught in both the United States and United Kingdom. Over a period of 15 years, she and her husband Brian have lived in Europe, Africa and Asia. She spent several years as a Humanitarian Aid Program Director in Central Africa and Central Asia. Paula has four children who have attended CMSAA over the past eight years, including two daughters currently enrolled in the Elementary program. Paula has a vibrant Christian faith, and enjoys grant writing, fund raising, networking and managing programs.