Governing Board

The Governing Board promotes the school's mission, vision and philosophy as outlined in the charter. They are the "keepers of the flame" regarding the school's mission and vision, as outlined in our charter. The board consists of 7-11 members, including the Parent Organization President. Board members are nominated by parents or guardians of current NWA scholars and chosen by the board from parent and community members. The board delegates operational and administrative responsibility for the school to the school's Director while retaining the the governance of the school and the responsibility to oversee the vision and policies of Noah Webster Academy. The Director serves as an adviser to the board.

Our board meeting schedule can be found on the school calendar. The agenda for each meeting will be posted no less than 24 hours before the appointed meeting time. Board meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.

Brandy Barnett Brandy Barnett

Brandy Barnett

  • Board Chair
  • Marketing Committee Member

Oct 2021 - Sep 2027

Ray Christensen Ray Christensen

Ray Christensen

  • Board Vice Chair
  • Building and Construction Committee Chair

Sep 2024 - Aug 2027

Kara Sawyer Kara Sawyer

Kara Sawyer

  • Board Secretary
  • School Land Trust Committee Member

Oct 2025 - Sep 2028

Scott Allen Scott Allen

Scott Allen

  • Board Treasurer
  • Finance Committee Chair
  • Audit Committee Member

May 2021 - Apr 2027

Nana Sono-Koree Nana Sono-Koree

Nana Sono-Koree

Academic Excellence Committee Chair

Oct 2023 - Sep 2026

Liz Churchill Liz Churchill

Liz Churchill

  • Governance Committee Chair
  • ​​​​Audit Committee Member

Oct 2021 - Sep 2027

Jim Meyer Jim Meyer

Jim Meyer

Marketing Committee Chair

Dec 2023 - Nov 2026

Falisha Petroff Falisha Petroff

Falisha Petroff

Governance Committee Member

July 2022 - June 2028

Brian Ellingford Brian Ellingford

Brian Ellingford

Academic Excellence Committee Member

Oct 2021 - Sep 2027

Lupe Rohner Lupe Rohner

Lupe Rohner

  • PO President
  • Parent Organization and Community Culture Committee Chair

July 2025 - June 2026

Cash Monestine Cash Monestine

Cash Monestine

Fundraising and Capital Gains Committee Chair

March 2026-Feb 2029

Angie Rasmussen Angie Rasmussen

Angie Rasmussen

  • NWA Director
  • Board Advisor (Non-voting Member)