Board Meeting Information

Sarah Steimel
Board President -- Parent Member    

Title: Board MemberEmail: President@davinciacademy.org

Sarah Steimel was appointed to the DaVinci Academy Board of Directors in 2020 as a parent member. Before her time on the Board, Sarah served on the Land Trust Committee for DaVinci Academy (2019-2020) and for Weber State University Charter Academy (2015-2016). She has two wonderful students attending DaVinci. Sarah is an Associate Professor of Communication and director of the Master of Professional Communication at Weber State University. 

Thomas Gooch
Vice President -- Parent Member

Title: Vice President Email:  Thomas.Gooch@DaVinciAcademy.org

I am the father of two current and one former DaVinci students. I grew up in a family of lifelong learners with bookshelves in every room. I learned from example that learning is one of the most enjoyable things a person can do. My educational background is a high school diploma, four certificates, three associates degrees, and a bachelor's degree summa cum laude in mechanical engineering tech. I am a certified SolidWorks, CAD professional, journeyman machinist, multi-process welder, shade tree auto mechanic, home remodel handyman, and more. My day job is designing and upgrading automated equipment. 

Alex Crowley
Treasurer--Community Member

Title: TreasurerEmail: Alex.Crowley@DaVinciAcademy.org

With my background as a CPA and a Vice President at Ogden-based TAB Bank, I believe I can make a positive impact on the Board of Directors at DaVinci.

My experience in financial analysis and project management will allow me to assist DaVinci in allocating resources effectively. This is my daughter Brynlee's first year at DaVinci and I want to help ensure that the school continues to provide great educational outcomes for our kids. Go Dragons!

Charlie Ewert--Secretary--Parent Member

Title: SecretaryEmail: Charlie.Ewert@davinciacademy.org

Charlie Ewert was elected to the DaVinci Board of Directors in 2019 as a parent member. He received an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and a master’s degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Utah.  He works as Principal Planner for Weber County. He currently serves as the board secretary and chairs the Board Election Committee and co-chairs the Governance and Policy Committee.

Rachael Pust--Parent Member

Title: Board MemberEmail: Rachael.Pust@DaVinciAcademy.org

Rachael is an entrepreneur who manages and runs a successful retail business in Ogden. She has served on the board for 3 years and represents our Distance Flex Program.

Sally Shigley--Community Member

Title: Curriculum ChairEmail: Sally.Shigley@DaVinciAcademy.org

Sally Bishop Shigley was elected to the Davinci Academy Board of Directors in 2017. She currently serves as Board Vice President and co-chairs the Strategic Planning Committee and oversees the curriculum committee. Sally is a Professor of English at Weber State University. She received a BA from the University of Utah, a MA and PhD from Oklahoma State University. Along with many other hobbies, Sally has authored and co-authored several books and published numerous essays.

Juston Rindlesbach--Parent Member

Title: Parent MemberEmail: juston.rindlesbach@davinciacademy.org

Juston Rindlesbach was elected to the DaVinci Academy Board of Directors in 2021 as a parent member. He has worked as a Video Editor/Videographer for Turner Broadcasting. In 2012 we moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked on a feature Animated film and eventually landed at American Airlines as an internal communications video producer. Currently Juston works as a freelance video producer.

Paul Goggi--Faculty Caucus Representative

Title: Faculty RepresentativeEmail: Paul.Goggi@DaVinciAcademy.org

Paul Goggi is the History Department Chair at Davinci Academy. He has been teaching at DaVinci for over 10 years and understands DaVinci's mission and vision. Paul is not a voting board member. He is an ex officio board member and helps give the Davinci Board Members perspective on teacher issues and student learning. This perspective is a valuable piece when making decisions that affect teaching and learning at Davinci Academy.

Mattison Shutt--Elementary Faculty Caucus Rep

Title: Elementary Faculty Caucus RepEmail: Mattison.Shutt@davinciacademy.org

Chris Crockett--Community Member--Resigned--October 1, 2023

Title: MemberEmail: Chris.Crockett@DaVinciAcademy.org

Christopher K. Crockett was appointed to the DaVinci Academy Board of Directors in 2018 as a community member. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Policy and Governance Committee. He received his undergraduate degree in History from Brigham Young University – Hawaii and a master’s degree in the same subject from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He attended law school at the J. Reuben Clark College of Law and currently practices as a deputy civil attorney for Weber County.