Leadership and Governance
The Intergenerational Schools are led by experienced educators and nonprofit professionals who are deeply committed to our mission of transforming education through community and connection. Our leadership team brings expertise in curriculum development, school operations, social-emotional learning, and intergenerational programming, working together to ensure every student receives a high-quality education in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Our nonprofit community schools are governed by volunteer boards of directors who provide oversight, strategic direction, and fiduciary responsibility. School board members bring diverse professional backgrounds and a shared commitment to the long-term success and sustainability of our schools.
Our Friends of the Intergenerational Schools board supports fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy efforts that strengthen our schools.
Together, our staff and board leadership work to uphold the values and vision that have guided the Intergenerational Schools for over 25 years—ensuring accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.
Staff Leadership
Brooke King, MNO
CEO & Executive Director
Sarah Alonso, MS. Ed
Chief Operating Officer
Amy Cascio, J.D.
Chief of Staff
Aziz Ahmad, M.Ed
Principal, The Intergenerational School–East
Chance Dewerth
Director of Safety & Facilities
Melina Higbee
Advancement Director
Seamus O'Hara, M.Ed
Director of Intergenerational Programming
Aaron Davidson-Bey, MS
Human Resources Specialist
Kristia Wiersma
IT & Compliance Specialist
Tameisha Wilson
Student Enrollment Specialist
Board Leadership
Near West Intergenerational Schools Board of Directors
- Danielle Clark, Board Chair
- Richaun Bunton, Vice Chair, Education Advisory Council
- Steven Lake EdD, Secretary
- Stacy Miller, Member
- Joanna Lopez-Inman Esq, Member, Governance Advisory Council
- Lynn Carpenter, Member, Finance Advisory Council, Chair
- Bob Nicolay, Governance Advisory Council, Chair
- Robin Carlin, Member
- Brad Norton, Member, Finance Advisory Council
The Intergenerational School–East Board of Directors
- Danielle Clark, Board Chair
- Richaun Bunton, Vice Chair, Education Advisory Council
- Steven Lake EdD, Secretary, TIS/NWIS
- Stacy Miller, Member
- Joanna Lopez-Inman Esq, Member, Governance Advisory Council
- Lynn Carpenter, Member, Finance Advisory Council, Chair
- Bob Nicolay, Governance Advisory Council, Chair
- Robin Carlin, Member
- Carolyn Wald, School Representative, Friends of the Intergenerational Schools
Friends of the Intergenerational Schools Board of Directors
- Cena Hilliard, Chair
- Brad Norton (Near West Intergenerational School Representative)
- Carolyn Wald (The Intergenerational School – East Representative)
- Bikram Roy
- Maya Claytor
- Danielle Clark (Ex-Officio)
- Brooke King (Ex-Officio)
Board Meeting Schedule & Resources
Click below for school board meetings calendar. Executive Committee of the Schools Boards meets every other Friday at 8:30am. For more information, please contact Brooke King at bking@igschools.org
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 8th, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The Intergenerational School (TIS-East)
11327 Shaker Blvd #200E
Cleveland, Ohio 44104
Board Policy Public Notice
NWIS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Near West Intergenerational School is seeking public comment on the following policies: Attendance Policy, Food Allergy Policy and the Internet Safety Policy. Comment may be made at the August 12, 2026 Board Meeting, scheduled at the following location and time: Near West Intergenerational School, 3805 Terret Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, at 6:00 p.m. Public comment may also be sent via email prior to the Board Meeting to BoardofDirectorsPublicComment@gmail.com.
Please check the School’s website at IGSchools.org for potential updates to the meeting information.
Board Policy Public Notice
TIS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of The Intergenerational School is seeking public comment on the following policies: Attendance Policy, Food Allergy Policy and the Internet Safety Policy. Comment may be made at the August 12, 2026 Board Meeting, scheduled at the following location and time: Near West Intergenerational School, 3805 Terret Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, at 6:00 p.m. Public comment may also be sent via email prior to the Board Meeting to BoardofDirectorsPublicComment@gmail.com.
Please check the School’s website at IGSchools.org for potential updates to the meeting information.
Our nonprofit school is governed by an all-volunteer nonprofit board. School Board meetings are open to members of the public.
Our meeting minutes and board resolutions have been moved to Board on Track.