Board of Trustees

Dr. Dean Forman

Dr. Dean Forman

Board Chairman / Founder

Dr. Dean Forman

His education and experience in financial planning as a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, combined with his experience as a business owner, will assist the charter school with finance, facilities and business management issues.

Erin McCoy

Erin McCoy

Vice-Chairman

Erin McCoy

Throughout her life, Erin McCoy has been motivated by the pursuit and preservation of truth and goodness. It is this passion that brought her and her family to John Adams Academy in 2019.

Mrs. McCoy is honored to be a part of this remarkable community, and will bring a practical, though passionate approach as a member of our board. 

Roy Braatz

Roy Braatz

Board Treasurer

Roy Braatz

Roy and his wife Tamra appreciate the challenge this institution offers their children to expand their minds intellectually as well as the reinforcement of time-tested principles that will encourage them along the path to becoming servant leaders.

Kevin Brandon

Kevin Brandon

Board Secretary

Kevin Brandon

 In previous schools, he has served as a parent representative on the site council to provide recommendations and feedback to the local school. His philosophy is that when he sees an issue, that rather than complain, one should jump in and be a part of the solution. 

Jean Pagnone

Jean Pagnone

Board Trustee

Jean Pagnone

Jean Pagnone is a dedicated servant leader whose thinking has largely been shaped by her late father, her faith, and Frederic Bastiat.  Committed to preserving traditional values, promoting limited government, and providing an education that values the success of every child while seeking to strengthen parent partnership in education, her heart lies in mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Chaplain to the Board

Tamara Bennett

Tamara Bennett

Board Chaplain

Tamara Bennett

Dr. Bennett is a woman committed to touching hearts through ministry, philanthropy, education and outreach. Her dedication to this mission is unlimited by social, economic, or political status; it is driven by her desire to empower negativities into possibilities.