Leadership, Faculty, & Staff

Board of Trustees

Academy at the Lakes Board of Trustees provides valuable leadership and governance for the school. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the school focuses on executing its mission. The men and women who serve as Trustees govern from an intentional and strategic perspective focused on the institution’s continued financial viability and organizational excellence.

2025-2026 Officers, Executive Committee

John Faith

Chair

Cynthia Martin

Secretary

Skip Miller

Treasurer

Paul Tuten

Vice Chair

2025-26 Trustees

Dany Asad

Piers Curry

Tommy Giglio '05

Roger Joyce

Doug Kugley

Roshan Mahtani

Kaukeb Malik

Mary McCormick

Ex-officio, Emerita

Keith O’Malley

John Pitcairn

Michael Riley

Ralph Sevelius

Brent Smith

Maggie LaPunzina Wells

Faculty & Staff

At Academy at the Lakes, our faculty and staff are the heart of our educational community. Each individual brings dedication, expertise, and passion for fostering a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally. Our team is committed to upholding the school’s mission and core values, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered.

Matthew Paltoo

Art

B.F.A., Fort Hays State University
B.F.A., Academy of Arts University
M.S., Florida State University

Margaret Peacock

Lower Division

B.A., University of Alabama, Birmingham

Patrick Pesch

Chief Financial Officer

B.S.C., DePaul University

Lisa Picard

Lower Division

B.A., M.A., Saint Leo University

Eva Pichardo Hernandez

World Language

Bachelor's Degree, The National Autonomous University of Mexico
Master's Degree, Universidad Tec Milenio

Alphonso Pollard

Transportation

Tara Pollock

Director of Marketing & Communications

B.S., University of Florida
M.A., University of Florida

Deanna Purpura-Till

Development Associate

Hear From Our Faculty Members

Discover how Academy at the Lakes has made a lasting impact on the lives of our students. From meaningful friendships to academic excellence, hear their voices and stories.