Who we are
About Us
Our Mission
What we stand for
To generate funds that support educational opportunities for students of the Greater Alpine Area to better prepare today’s youth for the future; through programs supporting the use of technology in the classroom, innovative practices, enhancing staff, professional development, and supplementing teacher support to allow for small group and individualized approaches to student learning.
What we believe in
Our Values
Service
Service is a mindset, not a moment. We are here to shape our community, our schools, our teachers and our children.
Integrity
We act with honesty and honor without compromising the truth.
Creativity
We find new ways to re-imagine the world and generate solutions.
Innovation
We are committed to the process that evolves creativity into the discipline of innovation to create value for our community.
Passion
We focus our heart, mind, body and soul with energy and enthusiasm on our mission.
Honesty
Truth matters. We honor transparency and honesty.
Our leaders
Board of Directors

Jessica Manning
President

Kate Roloff
Program Director

Melinda Dunn
Secretary

Tahnee Schon
Treasurer

Tawnee Gomez
Director of Little Learners

Colin Campbell
Director of Community Outreach

Jenna Wienert
AUSD Liaison

Diana Tompkins
Teacher & ATA Board Liaison

Luiz Gomez
Director and Instructor

Laura Ruvial
Director and Instructor

Claudia Sanchez
Director

Richard Erhard
Director

Katherine Conery
Director

Laurie Hallihan
Director

Rachelle Cullum
Director

John Paul Sullivan
Director

George Barnett
Director
Our team
Instructors

Laura Ruvial
Director and Instructor

Luiz Gomez
Director and Instructor

Christina Ng
Instructor

Sara Bloom Castorena
Instructor

Debbie Dunbar
Instructor

Julie Morytko
Instructor
Years Established
Students
Programs & Camps
Faculty
Get In Touch
A 501(c)3 California Incorporated Non-Profit Charity
Location: PO Box 1296 Alpine CA 91903
Email: alpineaef@gmail.com