Board of Directors
The Island School Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors, who work to ensure the best is done for students and all who come to The Island School.
![Alessandra Holowesko](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8371-200x250.jpg)
Alessandra Holowesko
Chairwoman of the Board
Alessandra Holowesko
![Chris Maxey](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chrisMaxey-200x250.jpeg)
Chris Maxey
President of the Board
Chris Maxey
![Stephen Murray](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8432-200x250.jpg)
Stephen Murray
Vice President of the Board
Stephen Murray
![Dr. Francesca Forrestal](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8367-200x250.jpg)
Dr. Francesca Forrestal
Secretary of the Board
Dr. Francesca Forrestal
![Dr. Téemar Carey](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Teemar-Carey-200x250.jpeg)
Téemar Carey
Board Member
Téemar Carey
![Ed Fields](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8414-200x250.jpg)
Ed Fields
Board Member
Ed Fields
![David Green](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/David-Green-200x250.jpeg)
David Green
Board Member
David Green
David is the founder of Archipelago Equities, a real estate and small business venture firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. David has been involved in a variety of businesses, including real estate development, automotive, sports, marketing and specialty food importation. His involvement in The Bahamas and The Island School spans over 20 years, serving as Managing Director of the Cape Eleuthera Resort. David and his wife Rae have two children, Jacq (S04) and Alec (S11), who “grew up” at the Cape. In 2014, David and Rae founded Sandford House Treatment Addiction Centres providing residential and outpatient services in Grand Rapids historic Heritage Hill district.
![Stephen Holowesko](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8427-200x250.jpg)
Stephen Holowesko
Board Member
Stephen Holowesko
![Dr. Jerome Lightbourne](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5J3A8368-200x250.jpg)
Dr. Jerome Lightbourne
Board Member
Dr. Jerome Lightbourne
![David Miller](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/placeholder_headshot-new-200x250.jpg)
David Miller
Board Member
David Miller
![Johann Scheidt](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/placeholder_headshot-new-200x250.jpg)
Johann Scheidt
Board Member
Johann Scheidt
![David Verdier](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/David-Verdier-200x250.jpeg)
David Verdier
Board Member
David Verdier
![Mark Hatch](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/placeholder_headshot-new-240x300-1-200x250.png)
Mark Hatch
Board Member
Mark Hatch
![George Giannos](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/placeholder_headshot-new-240x300-1-200x250.png)
George Giannos
Board Member
George Giannos
![Viana Gardiner](https://islandschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/placeholder_headshot-new-240x300-1-200x250.png)
Viana Gardiner
Board Member
Viana Gardiner
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