St. John's Leadership
Our Board of Trustees is a dedicated team of current and past parents, parishioners of St. John’s Episcopal Church, and community members. They form a vision, develop strategies, and determine tactics in order to fulfill the mission of the School both short- and long-term. They are also responsible for employing the head of school, securing the School’s resources, and setting policy. Guided by strong by-laws and best practices in independent school governance, the Board functions primarily through standing committees and task forces.
Officers
The following trustees were elected by the Board at their May meeting to serve as officers for the 2024-25 academic year.
- President – Rea Foster
- Vice President/Treasurer – John Stuart
- Secretary – Katherine Stenesen
- Parliamentarian – Wilson Schoellkopf
New Trustees
In 2024-25, the Board welcomes the following new members:
- Dealey Campbell is the Executive Director of the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation where she focuses on fundraising, historical research, and archival consulting. She is an active volunteer for the School and serves on the Development Committee. Additionally, she has organized and catalogued the School's 70-year archive collection as well as overseen the School's uniform resale inventory. She is a current parent of two students, who are in the third and seventh grades.
- Melissa Martin is the Owner of L&H Consulting where she advises clients on fundraising, non-profit leadership, strategic planning, administration, marketing, education, public relations, and social services design efforts. In the community, she has served in leadership roles for several organizations including the Crystal Chairity Ball, American Cancer Society, Cattle Barons Ball, Salvation Army WINGS Dallas, Junior League of Dallas, Community Partners of Dallas, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Melissa is a current parent of two seventh graders.
- Kassidy Opitz joins the Board as a trustee after completing her term as the 2023–24 Parents Association President. As an attorney, Kassidy has experience in administration, business ownership, personnel management, strategic planning, and fundraising. She is an Alumni Parent to a freshman at Ursuline Academy and a Current Parent to students who are in fifth and third grades, and she has been a dedicated volunteer through the PA, serving in many capacities throughout the year.
- Elizabeth Parrott is the 2024–25 Parents Association President and the mother of two students who are in the second and fourth grades. She will serve a one-year ex officio term.
- Anne Raymond is the former President of Crow Holdings Capital and former Managing Director for Crow Holdings, where she currently serves as a board member. She has extensive experience in commercial real estate development, finance, corporate strategy, and executive leadership. She is an alumni parent to two children, daughters Kate '06 and Meg '08, and her grandson is in preschool at St. John's. Additionally, she has served community organizations including Northridge Presbyterian Church, Teach for America, and Big Brothers-Big Sisters in several leadership roles.
- John Stuart is the Managing Partner for Bison Square Capital and is actively involved in St. John's through the Booster Club. He has extensive experience in investment management, restructuring, strategy development and performance improvement, administration, personnel management, and strategic planning. He has served on the St. John's Investment and Finance Committees and continues to coach multiple sports for his children's sports teams. He is an Alumni Parent to Ford '22 and a Current Parent of a first-grade student.
2024 – 2025 Trustees
- Martha Barrios '92
- Fr. Oliver Butler
- Dealey Campbell
- Rea Foster, President
- Steve Galbreath
- Juan Gonzalez
- The Rev'd David Houk, Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church
- Sam Leake
- Melissa Martin
- Meshea Matthews, Head of School, Ex-Officio
- Lynn Nolen
- Kassidy Opitz
- Elizabeth Parrott
- Anne Raymond
- Wilson Schoellkopf, Parliamentarian
- Robert Shive
- Katherine Stenesen, Secretary
- John Stuart, Vice President/Treasurer
- Dutch Vanderveldt
Martha Barrios '92
Fr. Oliver Butler
Dealey Campbell
Rea Foster, President
Steve Galbreath
Juan Gonzalez
The Rev'd David Houk, Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church
Sam Leake
Melissa Martin
Meshea Matthews, Head of School, Ex-Officio
Lynn Nolen
Kassidy Opitz
Elizabeth Parrott
Anne Raymond
Wilson Schoellkopf, Parliamentarian
Robert Shive
Katherine Stenesen, Secretary
John Stuart, Vice President/Treasurer
Dutch Vanderveldt
Standing Committees
Much of the Board of Trustees' work is completed in committees and task forces. Standing committees focus on key, ongoing or administrative matters and allow the Board to fulfill its oversight role. A task force is designed to focus on a particular issue or initiative and typically disbands once its task is complete. Members for both include trustees, parents and community members. Please contact the Board president if you are interested in participating on a Board committee or task force.
Special Committees
The Leadership Team
Guided by our mission, the St. John's Leadership Team works with the Board of Trustees to define the goals the School, support the needs of the faculty and staff, and partner with our families to ensure our students have a robust and fun experience every day. Additionally, the senior Leadership Team collaborates with leaders of the Administrative Team to confirm the daily logistical needs of the School.