Board of Directors
Waypoint is a not-for-profit educational institution governed by a Board of Directors. The Board’s responsibilities are to safeguard the School’s mission and serve as legal fiduciaries; to set policy; to develop a shared vision and plan strategically; and to assure the overall financial stability of the school.
In accordance with the school’s bylaws, the Board is made up of five to eight members serving 3-year terms. The Board strives to be a diverse group of people including Waypoint parents, Alumni, and community members – all of whom donate their time and efforts without compensation.
The Board of Directors meets once a month with the Head of School and Financial Director. The Board entrusts all the daily operations of the school to the Head of School.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors or learning more about the work of the Board of Directors or its committees please email us at: board@waypointmontessori.org.
The Board of Directors is always accepting and reviewing applications for current and upcoming vacancies. Complete the application here: https://forms.gle/XQn3giQ4iZ1VDEzP8
Justin Padron, President
Justin Padron is a devoted husband to Erin Padron and a proud father to their three wonderful children. Their oldest son, Walker, is currently a student in Ms. Cameron’s class, while Beau, their middle son, is in Ms. Ka’s class. Their daughter, Claire, eagerly awaits the day she can join the Waypoint community when she's old enough! Together, they call Southlake their home, a place that holds special memories for Justin from his childhood. Justin graduated from Texas Wesleyan University and was a member of the baseball team during his time there. In his previous career, he served as a municipal financial advisor, assisting School Boards, City Councils, and County Judges across the State of Texas with balancing their budget, structuring capital improvement projects in the most fiscally responsible way, as well as leading Town Hall meetings so the constituents understood the scope of the project along with the financial impact it would have on the community. Today, he serves as the producing branch manager for NEO Home Loans, a mortgage branch in Southlake. When he's not dedicated to his professional life, Justin enjoys watching/playing sports, staying active through exercise, reading, and cherishing outdoor moments with his family.
Board member since September 2023.
Victoria Ramirez Bravo, Treasurer
Victoria Ramirez Bravo is married to Rick Ramirez and together they have Camila who attends Waypoint Montessori in Mrs. Ka’s class and another baby girl that is on the way. Victoria is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.B.A. in Accounting & Finance. She spent 10 years working in the public accounting sector with PwC and EY prior to joining TPG, a publicly held global alternative asset firm, a position that she’s held for the last 5 years.
Board member since September 2023.
Ana Greenberg
Board member since 2024.
Sid Mody, Vice-President
Sid Mody is born and raised in Colleyville, Texas. Sid is a first-chair trial lawyer and litigation partner at O'Melveny & Myers and has served as trial counsel to multiple corporate boards. Prior to his time at the firm, Sid was both a state and federal prosecutor for many years at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. His wife Harina is a practicing dermatologist in Coppell, Texas and together they have a son, Riaan, in Ms. Alessandra's class and another son on the way! Sid hopes to bring his legal expertise to the Waypoint Board to ensure its success into the future.
Board member since September 2023.
Alexei Holstein
Alexei H. brings extensive leadership and strategic expertise to his role as a board member at Waypoint Montessori. With a strong background in business development, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving, Alexei is passionate about fostering environments that promote growth and learning.
As a proud parent, Alexei’s connection to Waypoint Montessori is deeply personal. His two sons, currently attending the Primary and Elementary programs at Waypoint, have been educated in Montessori since they were six months old. This firsthand experience gives him unique insight into the transformative power of the Montessori philosophy and fuels his dedication to advancing the school’s mission of empowering students through individualized education.
Alexei is committed to fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence in the next generation while ensuring the school continues to thrive as a cornerstone of the community.
Janie Stach
Janie Stach is an educator with twenty five years experience as a middle school teacher, instructional coach, and district administrator. Specializing in instructional technology, she holds a degree in management information systems from Baylor University and a graduate degree in curriculum & instruction from The University of Texas. Janie lives in Grapevine with her husband, Philip, a business owner. They have two children, Simon and Elliot, who benefited from a Waypoint Montessori education from 2011-2019. Simon is now in college at Colorado School of Mines and Elliot attends Grapevine High School.
Kerri Bell
Kerrie Bell earned her degree in Child Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. She brings over 28 years of professional experience in specialized education and behavioral intervention, including roles as an Autism Specialist, Dyslexia Teacher, and currently as a Homebound Teacher for HEB ISD.
Kerrie is married to John Bell, an engineer at Lockheed Martin, and together they have a daughter, Joanna. Her connection to Waypoint Montessori began two years ago when Joanna joined the community. Since then, she has grown from a supportive parent into an active contributor, guided by a deep respect for the Montessori method and its emphasis on independence, curiosity, and whole-child development. She understands the needs of families and staff and is committed to supporting thoughtful growth, strong communication, and mission-driven decision-making at Waypoint Montessori.
Tom Hunt
Tom Hunt is an accomplished finance executive and dedicated community volunteer with over three decades of leadership experience. Throughout his 30-year aerospace career, he drove financial strategy and operational excellence across multiple director-level roles, including leading program finance budgets, managing contract pricing strategies in estimating, overseeing corporate accounting compliance, and directing cross-functional administrative operations. Parallel to his corporate career, Tom has spent more than twelve years providing critical financial oversight to educational and youth development non-profits, serving six years as treasurer for the Barbara Gordon Montessori School and another six years as treasurer for a student tutoring charity. A deeply engaged resident of the Grapevine area, he actively leverages his personal mobility to support local infrastructure and vulnerable populations, having spent three years delivering for Meals on Wheels, three years as a volunteer driver for GRACE (Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange), and one year providing community transportation as a Lyft driver.
