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PTA Board Candidate Information

Please join the Stonewall Tell PTA in the virtual meeting today March 14 at 6 PM. Elections for 2023-25 board members will take place during the meeting.  Please take a moment to review the information below that was provided by the candidates.

 

PTA Board Candidate Info:

 

President

Adrian Downey

I am the mother of 2 Stonewall Tell scholars (3rd Grade and Pre K). I currently serve as the PTA secretary and have great hope for what the parents can achieve in partnership with the school for the benefit of all of the students. I hold and MBA from Florida A&M University and have worked in both the government and non-profit sectors.

 

Vice President

Kevin Grimes

Mr. Grimes is the Chief Executive Officer of CFOL International, Inc. (CFOL). CFOL is one of the leading federal professional services and training firms in the nation. Since 2009, CFOL has successfully supported clients in over $1 Billion in contracts with the DOE, NASA, Department of Army, Department of Navy, NSA, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, USDA, and other federal agencies across the country.

Mr. Grimes also serves as an instructor to various colleges and universities across the country where he has provided consulting services and training for over 2,000 members of the federal contracting community since 2009. CFOL has created and delivered custom curriculum to over 20 colleges and universities with specific emphasis on federal contracting topics. The list of entities supported spans over 30 states and includes prestigious institutions such as Rutgers, University of Pennsylvania, University of Hawaii, and Georgia Tech.

Mr. Grimes earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Metropolitan University. He has also pursued doctoral studies in the field of business leadership. Kevin has been married to his wife Nakeedra for over 20 years. Together, they have a son named Ethan Christopher Grimes.

Current/Active Civic Engagements:

  • • [Board Member]: South Fulton Parents for Education
  • • [Member]: Leadership Atlanta – Class of 2013

Past Affiliations

  • • 2018-2022 Serenbe Institute Board of Directors
  • • 2020-2021 Stonewall Tell Elementary – School Governance Council: Community Member
  • • 2017-2021 City of South Fulton Mayor’s Task Force on Education
  • • 2014-2015 City of South Fulton Transition Team – GA Governor’s Appointee
  • • 2005-2016 Florida Metropolitan/Everest University – Academic Advisory Board
  • • 2004-2006 Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida
  • • 2003-2005 Founder & President, Brevard Chapter, Institute of Management Accountants
  • • 2003-2004 President-Elect, South Brevard Society for Human Resource Management

 

LaToya Royal

I am a parent of 3 wonderful STES students (5th grader, 3rd grader, K). STES and their pipeline was fundamentally why we moved into the area. I am a graduate of The University of Iowa, with a background in Finance and Logistics.

 

Secretary

Janine Bissic

I am a mom of 3, and my youngest is a current 2nd grader. Having recently joined the Stonewall Tell ES community this past fall, I am looking for ways to be more involved and offer my support to the school community. I have a background in higher education administration, event planning, and entrepreneurship. I am a flexible collaborator, organizer, and team player who values listening and lifelong learning.

 

Treasurer

Dr. Shari J Woods PharmD, MBA, BS

I am a pharmacist with a MBA in finance. I would like to run for PTA treasurer.

 

Fredrick Lynch

Fredrick Lynch is the father of a 1st grader at STES. He is a CPA and owner of FSL Tax & Accounting Services where his company focuses on providing financial services to For Profit and Non Profit businesses. He has served as Vice President of Stonewall Tell's PTA for the last two years. He has also held several board member positions with the PTAs at Sandtown Middle School and Westlake High School during his oldest daughter's transition through the Fulton County school system. He is an advocate for educators and has sponsored various activities throughout the school, such as being one of the leaders of All Pro Dads and providing meals to the teachers.

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