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 [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
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 29, 2024 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at ZOOM Link
September 19, 2024 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
October 24, 2024 - TLA UPPER School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
December 5, 2024 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
January 30, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
February 20, 2025 - TLA Lower School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
March - No Meeting
April 10, 2025 - TLA Upper School Conference Room - 12:00pm and via Zoom at Zoom Link
May 29, 2025
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 [email protected]
