Governance

Commonwealth Academy is a non-profit, tax-exempt, college preparatory day school governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. The Board establishes policy, priorities, goals, and objectives about the school’s operation and future and reviews the budget and financial, admission, and development reports. In 2009, the Board crafted and adopted a five-year Strategic Plan that serves as the framework for the school’s progress. The plan outlines the Board’s vision of C/A as a model learning center for students in Grades 3–12 with AD/HD or learning differences. It includes key strategic priorities and specific initiatives required to fulfill the Board’s vision.

2012–2013 Board of Trustees

Cathy Pharis, Chair

Richmond Abbe, Vice Chair

Richard J. Nadeau, Treasurer

Ira Hammerman, Secretary

Susan J. Johnson, PhD, Head of School

Walter R. “Trip” Howell, III, Chair Emeritus

Lance Clawson, MD

Ken Crerar

Gena Fitzgerald

Karen Foley

Jodie Kelley

John W. Hazard, Jr.

Diana A. Horvat

Rebecca McDonald

Christian J. Spitz

Tom Suber

Although not involved in the actual governance of C/A, local businessmen and women volunteer as members of the C/A Advisory Council to offer support and advice as needed in matters of long-term planning such as the acquisition of properties and future expansion. The Council represents the base of C/A community support in the City of Alexandria.

2012-13 Advisory Council

Duncan Blair
Murray Bonitt
Christopher Campagna
Lyles Carr
Peter Gartlan
Val Hawkins
Trip Howell
Horace Jones
Ryan Katz
Rob Krupicka
Sean McEnearney
Steve Perkins
John Porter