BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A self-perpetuating Board of Directors from throughout the
Pacific Northwest governs Rise Up Academy.
Rise Up searches for board members, who are strategic in thinking, diverse in talents, and supportive of the mission, vision, and values of the school.
The primary roles of the Board of Directors is to carry out the operations of Rise Up Academy through policy development, strategic planning, fiscal management, and the oversight and support of the Head of School and staff.
The Head of School and the school staff are assigned the task of carrying out the policies and plans of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is always looking for additional members to serve both on the Board and in a variety of committees. Anyone interested in serving on the Board should contact Dr. Paul A. Stoot, Sr. CEO/ Executive Director.
Rise Up Academy - Current Board Members
DIRECTORS
President:
Jayne Joyner
Everett Community College
Vice-President:
Forrest Dill
Ott Construction Consultants
Treasurer:
Troy Findlayson
Great Western Security
Luxury Homes Magazine
Secretary:
Selina Robertson
Rise Up Academy
MEMBERS
Theresa Bervell - Swedish Health Services
Jeanara Green - Amazon Web Services
Ingrid Russell-Narcisse - Seattle Mariners
Eric Pettigrew - Pettigrew Consulting Services
James Ozuna - Innovative Collections and Bookkeeping Alternatives
Matthew Peterson - ServiceNow Inc.
Tobi Ottun - Amazon
Larry Nelson - WaFd Bank
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Paul Pitre - WSU - Everett
Michael Stenchever - Homestreet Bank
Charlie Young - Retired—NFL
Cindy Gill
Rise Up Academy Team Members
| Nate McMillan | Head Coach - Indiana Pacers |
| Tracey Brown | Regional Director of Marketing for GM |
| J.R. Harris | Major Gifts Manager for United Way of King County |
| Ken Alhadeff | Chairman of Elttaes Enterprises and the Kenneth and Marleen Alhadeff Charitable Foundation |
| John Meisenbach |
Founder & President of MCM Serves on the boards of Costco, Expeditors International, M Financial Group, McCormick Capital Management, Children’s Hospital and Seattle University |
| Juan Cotto | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center |
| Eric Wilkins | Premera |
Personal Advisor to Executive Director
| Bob Watt | Board President of the Seattle Foundation Vice President of Thrive by Five |
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Mission:
Mission Statement: To eliminate the achievement gap by providing a high-quality, innovative academic experience that nurtures a child's enthusiasm for learning through education, the arts, and social impact initiatives—empowering them to thrive throughout their educational journey and beyond.
Vision:
To be a recognized leader in early childhood education.
Values:
- Service: We are passionately committed to providing outstanding service learning opportunities for our students and families throughout the community.
- Student-Centered: We are passionately committed to placing the needs of students at the forefront of our decisions
- Excellence: We are passionately committed to achieve the greatest level of excellence in education and everything we do being highly professional, innovative, creative and effective.
- Community: We are passionately committed to building a strong, healthy community with each other, students, and families.