Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of The Learning Academy is comprised of a combination of professionals within the community, parents of children with autism, and individuals in the field of education and autism. If you have any questions about The Learning Academy’s Board of Directors or would like to contact any board member, please email or call school office (561)296-1776 or email tlaboard@tlacad.org
Governing Members
Richard Busto – President
Collette DeLabry – Secretary
Hank Schmidt – Director
Sherry Bernal – Director
Tim Stapleton - Vice President
Kristi Vannatta – Director
Ruthie Bunkelmann - Secretary/Parent Liaison
Ivy Guedes de Menezes - Director
Paola Herrera - Director
Calley Smith - Director
Emeritus Members
Dr. Marlene Sotelo
Parents may contact The Learning Academy Parent Liaison to issue a concern or to have an item added on the Board of Directors’ meeting agenda – parentliaison@tlacad.org
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Schedule
All Meetings are held in the school’s conference room at 12:00pm (unless stated otherwise). School Location is 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter FL 33458
August 9, 2023 - Special Board Meeting - to be held in the The Els Center of Excellence O'Donnell Pavilion at 12:00pm and via Zoom at Meeting Link
August 31 , 2023 - to be held in the The Els Center of Excellence O'Donnell Pavilion at 12:00pm and via Zoom at Meeting Link
September 28, 2023 - to be held in the The Els Center of Excellence O'Donnell Pavilion at 12:00pm and via Zoom at Meeting Link
October 26, 2023 - to be held in the The Els Center of Excellence O'Donnell Pavilion at 12:00pm and via Zoom at Meeting Link
November 30, 2023 - to be held in The Els Center of Excellence main building conference room and via Zoom at Meeting Link
January 18, 2024 - TLA Lower School conference room and via Zoom at Meeting Link
February 29, 2024 @ 12:00 - TLA Lower School conference room and via Zoom at Meeting Link
March 28, 2024 @ 12:30 - TLA Lower School conference room and via Zoom Meeting Link
April 25, 2024 @ 12:00 - TLA Lower School conference room and via Zoom Meeting Link
May 30, 2024
June 27, 2024
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The Learning Academy Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) was established to promote the welfare, growth and education of children, parents, staff and community at The Learning Academy. To reach that goal each year, the PTO sponsors projects and events that will improve the educational opportunities of the students. PTO meets once a month to discuss issues and upcoming events. All parents of TLA students, TLA staff are invited to monthly PTO meetings to share ideas and opportunities for the school. PTO meetings are scheduled for the last Friday of every month.
If you have questions about the TLA PTO please contact volunteer@tlacad.org
