Board of Directors
At Method Schools, our Board works hard to ensure all Method students are given maximum growth opportunities. We're fully committed to transparency; have questions or comments? Reach out by filling out the form below, which goes directly to the Board.
About The Board
The Board meets on a regular basis in accordance with the Brown Act. Method Schools provides a means and opportunity for parents and the public in which to participate, attend or view the meetings in each county where the organization operates schools.
Method Schools Board of Directors aims to maintain a high level of commitment and participation from all of its members. These responsibilities are reflected in the Board approved Bylaws for Method Schools. Those members that demonstrate an inability to adhere to the approved responsibilities will be voted to be removed from the Board for the duration of the established term. Refer to the Method Schools bylaws for additional policies regarding the Board of Directors.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Strategic planning
Uphold the mission of the School
Oversee the implementation of the charter
Adhere to the established bylaws of the School
Approve and monitor the school budget, fiscal reports and the School’s fiscal practices
Receive and review the annual school budget, fiscal reports and the School’s fiscal practices
Approve and monitor the School’s facility arrangements and plans
Approve Board policies
Take an active role in discussions and planning
Attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings per year
Regular required training, including but not limited to Brown Act
Meet The Board
The Method Board of Directors features K-12 administrators, Business professionals, and parents who have both home schooled and enrolled their children in traditional K-12 schools.
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Carolyn Andrews
President
Carolyn has worked in K-12 and Higher Ed for over 22 years. Her work experience includes teaching Higher Ed classes at Northern Illinois University and University of San Diego. Carolyn also has experience working in K12 Education. K12 experiences include teaching grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 at San Bernardino City Unified School District, working at the district office in SBCUSD conducting professional development for educators, writing grants and more. Carolyn’s experience also includes working at Educational Companies that include Apple, K12, Schoology, Pearson and Savvas. Carolyn currently works as Account Manager at Savvas partnering with school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties on solutions such as textbooks and digital curriculum. Carolyn has ample experience in the field of education and offers great insight and expertise into blended models, such as Method Schools and could be a valuable asset to the organization.
Dr. Steven Dorsey
Board Member
Dr. Steven A. Dorsey is currently an Executive Leadership Coach, Equity for the San Diego County Office of Education. Dr. Dorsey has been an educational leader and professional for the last 24 years as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Elementary Principal, Middle School Principal, and High School Principal as well as holding District position of Pupil Service and Los Angeles County Office of Education position of Curriculum Instruction, Professional Development, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. Equity has always been a priority assuring that schools have a commitment to ensure that every student receives what he or she needs to succeed, as defined by Nogera & Blankstein (2016). Prior to education, Dr. Dorsey worked in law enforcement as Deputy Sheriff and was a member of the Gang Unit and part of the state of California Prison Gang Task Force. He also worked as a salesman for Coca-Cola Company. He completed his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at California State University at Fullerton (CSUF).
Dr. Dorsey has also taught Organizational Leadership for the Educational Leadership Department at CSUF for students attaining their MS in education and Administrative Credential. Steven has also been a Keynote speaker for the Panorama Education Virtual Summit and for the OWLS Learning Summit for Odysseyware an Edgenuity company focused on change, innovation and implementation. Dr. Dorsey is committed to equity and to developing students’ innovative problem-solving skills in order to truly succeed in today’s global world.
Shannon Clark
Secretary
Shannon Clark is a mother of 2 with 6 years’ experience as a parent in homeschooling and blended learning. She worked in the business and accounting field with responsibility ranging from general accounting to human resource management and the implementation of business policies and procedures. She was an active volunteer as a Girl Scout leader, softball coach and board member, classroom volunteer, and community organizer. Shannon was an active volunteer at the charter school her children attended, being awarded volunteer of the year in 2010 at Coastal Academy in Oceanside. While her children are now attending a more traditional school environment, Shannon continues to be an avid supporter of choice in education and independent study programs. She is currently working as a fitness instructor continuing to focus on inspiring people to learn and achieve their goals. Shannon is in the process of completing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. She is also a member of PEO, an organization that raises money for women in education providing opportunities for women to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees. After completing her bachelor’s degree, Shannon plans to obtain her CPA and continue working in the field of education to provide new and innovative opportunities for children and parents to pursue their educational goals.
Tyler Roberts
Vice President
Tyler is lifecycle marketing professional with 20 years’ experience in customer loyalty and retention. Currently employed as a Sr. Integrated Marketing Manager for T-Mobile, USA, Tyler has held similar marketing positions for Ancestry.com, 1-800 CONTACTS, and Echelon Fitness. Tyler received his B.S. in Business Management from Utah Valley University where he also served as President of the American Marketing Association. Tyler’s interests and hobbies include personal finance and investing, mountain biking, camping, cooking, and traveling. Tyler has lived all over the Western United States, and Southwest England and Wales. Tyler resides with his wife of 23 years and their children, being active in local education issues.
Gloria Vargas
Board Member
Gloria has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and education arenas, specializing in serving the Latino community. As regional manager for Girl Scouts San Diego, she supervises a staff of professionals dedicated to recruiting and engaging girl and adult members; and develops strategic alliances with community groups, schools, and youth organizations. Her achievements include increasing council membership by four percent (the largest rise in five years) and establishing the region’s first Spanish-speaking troops. Gloria’s leadership was key to Girl Scouts of the USA’s first-ever Latina CEO spotlighting Girl Scouts San Diego’s successes in “best practice” videos created to show other councils how to reach the Latino population. Previously, Gloria was the assistant director at the UCSD’s Student Affirmative Action and Human Relations Programs, responsible for promoting student diversity and fostering multicultural understanding and awareness. Gloria’s experience also includes working as program director for Project Buscar — a YMCA/San Diego County of Social Services project designed to find permanent homes for special needs Latino foster children. Her work led to all 200 youth becoming adopted by loving families. Gloria holds a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine, and completed coursework for a master of arts in sociology from Humboldt State University. She is a committee member for the South County Economic Development Council, among other volunteer activities.
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