SJA Leadership

The Academy is a nonprofit organization governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to focus in one body the responsibility for setting the policies of the Academy and overseeing its management subject to the supervision of the Vestry of St. James Church. The Board meets five times per year to consider the recommendations of its 10 committees. Officers and members are chosen by the Board and approved by the Vestry from a list of nominees who represent Academy, Parish, and community members. Trustees are encouraged to attend meetings and conferences sponsored by AIMS and other professional organizations.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mrs. Denise Shaffer, President
Mr. Martin Porter, Vice-President
Mr. Richard Beattie, Secretary
Mr. Chris Wooten, Treasurer
The Rev. Joseph Cochran, Rector
Ms. Charlotte S. Riggs, Head of School
Mr. Don Greenawalt, Junior Warden

Mrs. Jen Hudgins, Patrons’ President
Mr. Thomas Moore (’79), Emeritus
Mr. William Berndt, Emeritus
Mr. Trevor Lewis, Jr., Emeritus
Mr. Edward Kohls, Emeritus

Mr. Charles Britton
Mrs. Betty Contino
Mr. David Eiswert
Mrs. Suzanne Fischer-Huettner
Mr. Eric Moran
Mr. Charles Noell
Mr. Adam Snavely
Dr. Diane Weglein
Mrs. Amy Wagner

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Ms. Charlotte Riggs, Head of School
Mrs. Elena Baranowski, Marketing Director
Mr. James Brown, Facilities Manager
Dr. Ian Clark, Lower School Head
Ms. Judy Connelly, Director of Development
Mr. Tim Deyesu, Athletic Director
Mrs. Lisa Davis, Middle School Head; Academic Resource Coordinator
Mr. Joe Edel, IT Consultant
Mrs. Ashley Olesczczuk, Admission Associate
Dr. Lucie Pentz, Child Psychologist
Mrs. Katherine Taylor, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Jessica Rurka, CFO
Mrs. Katie E. Wareheim, Director of Admission & Enrollment Management

Student Council Officers

Trey Taylor, President
Addy Deyesu, Vice-President
Andrew Barlow, Secretary
Jackson Foard, Treasurer
Jonas Mihal, Historian

The Patrons’ Association

The Patrons’ Association is composed of all parents, guardians, and supporters of Academy students. Parents play an important role in the life of St. James Academy. The Patrons’ Association sponsors events contributing to and supporting a sense of family, belonging, and caring which is the essence of St. James Academy. Parental participation in school events helps to instill in our children a sense of continuity among home, school, and community members. Interaction of parents, faculty, and staff creates an atmosphere conducive to fostering the close, interpersonal relationships that are necessary for the enrichment of all children.