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 – Director
Hank Schmidt – Director
Sherry Bernal – Director
Tim Stapleton - Vice President
Kristi Vannatta – Director
Ruthie Bunkelmann - Secretary/Parent Liaison
Paola Herrera - Director
Calley Smith - Director
Ivy Guedes de Menezes - 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 will be held in the school’s conference room at 12:00pm (unless stated otherwise). School Location is 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter FL 33458
August 28, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 10:30am and via Zoom at ZOOM Link
September 25, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm
October 30, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom Zoom Link
December 4, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm
January 29, 2026 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm
