Our Outgoing Board “Promotions”

As the ADCA fiscal year comes to an end we would like to express our deep gratitude for our departing board members and committee leads:

Roger Fernandez (Co-President): Roger served for two years co-leading the ADCA board.  Not only did Roger problem-solve at the strategic level, he was also always the first one to lend a helping hand and was a tireless cheerleader for the school.

Randy Huggins (Co-Treasurer):  Randy served for two and a half years on the ADCA board.  Thanks to Randy for cleaning up our chart of accounts, onboarding a new accounting firm, establishing a money market strategy, and keeping us all in check!   

Becca Ruiz (VP Events/New Family Liaison): You have probably seen Becca at many a Deal event, as she has been the “face” of the school.  Now that her 3 children have graduated, we’re hoping we can lure her with some special projects, but are so grateful for her dedication to Deal!

Liz Stuart (LSAT Chair/ADCA Liaison): Liz may hold the record for longest service to the Deal with a total of 5 (!) years serving in PTA Officer or LSAT leadership roles. Thank you to Liz for her steady hand, ability to listen to many stakeholders, and insightful leadership.

Dorina Bekoe (VP DEI): Dorina served for 3 years on the ADCA board.  We are grateful for her monthly We Are Deal communications as well as her outreach to many communities within Deal.  Dorina was indeed a thoughtful and trusted voice on school-wide decision making.

A heartfelt thank you to Danielle Burwell for leading for Hospitality & Staff Appreciation, Amy Ward-Meier on Dine-Out for Deal, and Daniel Okonkwo for acting as Sports Liaison, and April York for her service on LSAT.  You will all be missed!

Be a Deal Hero for 2025-2026!

Is next year your time to make a difference at Deal?  Express your interest in a Board or Committee Lead position CLICK HERE or as a Committee Member/Volunteer CLICK HERE.  We are a large, diverse, amazing public school and need parent and family support to keep providing opportunities for all our kids.  Thanks for considering!