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The Museum School

leadership

Board overview

The Museum School Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the academic program of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is successful, that the school’s program and operation are faithful to the terms of its charter, and that the school is a viable organization.

The Board of Directors generally meets on a monthly basis, as does each of the seven Board-level committees, described below. Board-level committees include both Board and non-Board members. Meetings are open to the public and new committee members are always welcome. Please contact the respective committee chair to participate. Upcoming Board meetings link.

board-level committees

Academic Excellence – Chair, Mark Joyner
Works with the Principal to define academic excellence, ensure that all Board members understand the charter promises made to the community and the authorizer, and devise clear and consistent measures to monitor these goals.

Community Partnership – Chair, Richard Prior
Researches, fosters and develops ongoing relationships between external organizations and The Museum School. Work with the Museum Liaison and the Principal to set annual objectives for the committee.

Development – Chair, Matt Knoop
Raises funds to meet the budgetary needs of The Museum School

Facility – Chair, Josh Andrews
Oversees implementation of Phase 2 of the temporary facility plan, and selects, acquires, and/or renovates a permanent facility for The Museum School.

Finance – Chair, Veny Aleksandrov
Works with Principal and Business Manager to create the annual budget; monitors implementation of approved budget on a regular basis and recommends proposed budget revisions. Recommend policies for management of The Museum School’s assets.

Governance – Chair, Brian Deutsch
Responsible for matters pertaining to board recruitment, nomination, orientation, training, and evaluation of Board members in accordance with the Bylaws and policies and practices approved by the Board.

Personnel – Chair, Mark Joyner
Advise Board on matters pertaining to personnel administration and staffing; hires and evaluates the Principal

board of directors

CHAIR
Aspen Kron
aspen.kron@themuseumschool.org

VICE CHAIR
Tamara Shipley
tamara.shipley@themuseumschool.org

TREASURER
Veny Aleksandrov
veny.aleksandrov@themuseumschool.org

SECRETARY
Patti Ghezzi
patti.ghezzi@themuseumschool.org

Josh Andrews
josh.andrews@themuseumschool.org

Dena Chadwick
dena.chadwick@themuseumschool.org

Brian Deutsch
brian.deutsch@themuseumschool.org

Ginger Holland
ginger.holland@themuseumschool.org

Mark Joyner
mark.joyner@themuseumschool.org

Quentin Lynch
quentin.lynch@themuseumschool.org