Board of Directors
Providing strong leadership and oversight to ensure every scholar receives a high-quality, transformative education.
WELCOME MESSAGE
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education—one built on love, high expectations, and opportunity. As the governing Board of Directors, we are proud to support a network of schools that are transforming lives and communities across the country. From our classrooms to our communities, PLA stands for equity, excellence, and empowerment. Our scholars are nurtured by caring educators, challenged through rigorous academics, and inspired to lead with purpose and integrity. Families are valued partners in this mission, and together, we are building brighter futures—one scholar at a time.
We invite you to explore our schools, celebrate our scholars, and join us in advancing the vision of our founder, Earl Martin Phalen: to create a world where every child is loved, challenged, and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life.
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Morgan Switzer
Board Member
Bill Board
Board Member
James Phalen
Founding Member
Fernando Reimers
Founding Member
Kristin Bowles
School Leader
McKinney-Vento Act