Governance​

Stacey has been in education for over 15 years, teaching at all levels from elementary through high school. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and currently is a Principal with Florida Virtual School. There, she supports students and teachers with strengths in management, leadership, and technology. She works with leadership to streamline procedures and improve efficiency for all students. Stacey has served on several boards in different educational settings and has a background in fundraising as well. She taught geometry and coached cross country, track, and soccer for Olympia High School. She continues to value a healthy lifestyle and has completed multiple marathons and triathlons.

Since 2006, Kevin Stone has been with Stone & Gerken, P.A. acting as outside general counsel to government, school, and public pension clients while also counseling businesses operating in construction, development, and facility management. Kevin earned his B.S. in business in Decision Sciences and Marketing as a National Merit Scholar at Miami University in Oxford, OH, then his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati. After wrapping up his education, he immediately escaped the Midwest to rejoin his extended family in the warmer clime of Central Florida and to start a family of his own.

Karen Carlson is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader and multi-award winning visual storyteller. Accomplishments include writing and producing “Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye” for The Discovery Channel, which won a national Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Series. Carlson holds a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida where she served as a Provost Fellow. As Director of Education, Vice President and President of the InCharge Education Foundation, Carlson helped vulnerable Americans transform their lives through FinTech solutions, financial literacy education and nonprofit debt reduction programs. Carlson assisted in the procurement of over $10 million in grants from major financial and government organizations including JP Morgan Chase, Bank of American and Freddie Mac. Her practical financial advice can be found in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Time Magazine, among others. Carlson has experience building and managing high-traffic websites, is an expert in search engine and AI-optimization, and has led teams to 1,600% increase in web visits, lead generation and an amplified digital footprint. Carlson has been an active and proud member of the Innovation Montessori community since 2011, is the mother to one alum and two current students.

Marissa has over two decades of progressive and diverse experience within both a Fortune 100 corporation and a family-owned business. Her recent work has been focused on talent development, project management, change management and enhancing leadership skills. She has a history of creating and executing strategic solutions that positively impact employees and move the organization’s culture forward to keep up with the demands of our fast-paced and competitive work environment. Marissa started her career as a financial analyst; therefore, she also has a solid background in data analysis, data consolidation and presentation construction. Marissa is a 2002 graduate of UCF with a B.S in Business Administration with a major in Finance. She also obtained her Master’s in Business Administration in 2007 from Rollins College.

A former middle and high school teacher, Kate holds a Bachelor of Music in Music and Theatre from the University of Miami and a Master of Science in Secondary English Education from Long Island University. Kate spent more than a decade working in the educational publishing industry, holding roles in marketing, sales, and print and digital content development before transitioning to a career in technology. Now a certified Salesforce professional, Kate serves as a senior business analyst in the home services sector, optimizing business processes and driving technological growth.

Sarah Vleko is a committed mother of two children enrolled at Innovation Montessori, actively engaged in their education and the school community. She has effectively served as PTO President for two years, driving initiatives that enhance the educational experience, and previously held the role of Vice President. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minor in Chemistry, along with a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. With 15 years of experience in chiropractic practice, she is passionate about fostering a love for STEAM education and is excited to collaborate with teachers, parents, and students to inspire the next generation.