Rockwood Preparatory Academy
TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Dear RPA community,
We would like to express our appreciation to Board Director and Chair Jerry Fladoos, who has faithfully served our RPA community in this role for many years.
Volunteer board members play a vital role in helping guide our school. As we thank Jerry for his service, we are also seeking individuals who are interested in serving our school and community by joining the Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your perspective, help shape strategic decisions, and support the long-term success of our school and community.
Anyone interested in learning more about board service are encouraged to contact Preston Salami at preston.salami@onpointcu.com
Thank you for being an engaged part of our community!
Sincerely,
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is a public charter school operated by KNOVA Learning Oregon, a private non-profit organization. Our school is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who give their time, expertise, and energy entirely out of dedication to our students and families.
Our board members provide financial oversight, shape organizational policy, adopt RPA's annual budget, and hire and support our Executive Director. None of them are paid - they simply believe in what we're building here. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our school community.
Director Preston Salami
Born and raised in Portland, Preston Salami and his wife Tara are raising two teenage daughters. Preston has worked in Portland's banking community for the past 25 years and is currently Branch Manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union. Preston has volunteered locally with programs like SMART, GREAT, and DARE. " I am looking forward to working with the Rockwood prep board, I believe my skill sets, contacts, and lifelong commitment to youth, will be an asset to the Rockwood prep board."
Director Tina Long
One of the school's founders, Tina Long is currently the Superintendent of Exalt Education in Little Rock Arkansan. She is an invaluable source of ground-level teaching experience that she has accumulated since early in her career as a successful teacher at the Arthur Academies. Her knowledge of (and experience with) all aspects of Direct Instruction make Tina a uniquely valuable resource to RPA staff.
Director Pete Kurzenhauser
A retired Naval Commander and National Security Officer, Pete Kurzenhauser is passionate about improving public education and the "charter school movement" in particular. A recent transplant from the east coast, Pete (semi-retired) is a private capital investor and brings vast knowledge regarding finance, facility maintenance, and long-term strategic planning to board deliberations.
Director Catherine Nicewood
Catherine Nicewood has as big a heart for the Rockwood neighborhood as anyone. As long-time President of the Rockwood Neighborhood Association, Catherine represents Rockwood on several relevant committees at the City of Gresham. Catherine brings a unique understanding of our community and its history to board deliberations. Director Nicewood's courageous, insightful, and selfless leadership is an inspiration to everyone she touches. Catherine is active in a myriad of community-based activities in service of our community.
Director Angie Lindland
Angie Lindland, along with her husband Matt, are longtime owners/operators of Team Quest MMA in Rockwood. Angie has watched for years as the Rockwood community has become increasingly challenged. Serving the community, Angie worked with RPA principals to establish a very successful after-school program last year. Angie is committed to re-doubling her service to kids through service on the KNOVA Learning Oregon BOD.
