Dr. Christine Kasitz is an educator with experience as a math interventionist, principal, education technology manager, and online school superintendent. She has a B.S. in ceramic engineering from Missouri Science and Technology, a M.S. in educational and instructional technology from National University, and a Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in instructional design for online learning from Capella University.

Geoffrey Taylor Gibbs is a practicing lawyer and has served since as Special Counsel to the President of the University of California 2015. He also served as an aide to former Vice President (now President) Joe Biden and former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun. Since 2015, he has been the coach and program director of the Golden State Gladiators, one of the top AAU youth basketball programs in California. He brings a curiosity about the world and a passion for learning and mentoring young people to everything he does. Gibbs has a B.A. in economics from Harvard University, a M.Phil. in international relations from Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar), J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Guy Fregault lived in Guatemala for several years and began teaching in California in 1994. He has taught students at public and private schools, and has experience as a bilingual educator. He taught online at Mission Academy from 2017 to 2020. Fregault has a B.S. in mathematics and a M.S. in education with emphasis on second-language acquisition from the University of Southern California, a Clear Teaching Credential, and a law degree from Laval University, Quebec City, Canada.

Laura Lothyan has been an educator for more than 15 years, and she believes that all students can succeed. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping at-risk students feel valued and capable of writing their own future. At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a focus on social justice and diverse teaching methods, educating students to be citizens of the world they seek to change. Lothyan has a B.S. in social science from Portland State University, a M.A. in teaching from Lewis and Clark College, and a post-graduate Certificate in Urban Education.

Adriana Sanchez loves to support families through the school admissions process. As a mother, she understands that finding an educational program that "fits" your child is important. Adriana's career has focused on customer service in various industries but she has found a love of education. She is currently working on her bachelor's degree with the goal of becoming a teacher. She is often supporting Stanza students with their homework.

Megan O’Reilly Palevich, M.Ed., visionary educational leader, has been a teacher and administrator in the public and private sectors for nearly 30 years. Her rich and varied experience in PreK-12 education includes curriculum design, signature innovative program development, technology integration, and personalized professional development for educators. Mrs. O’Reilly Palevich has won awards for innovation in science education from CESI and in social studies education from Facing History and Ourselves. She regularly speaks nationally about topics such as gifted education, blended learning, online learning, and more. Mrs. O’Reilly Palevich earned her B.A. from Rosemont College in Elementary Education and Psychology, and her M.Ed. from Cabrini University in Educational Leadership with completion of the K-12 Principal Certification Program.