Board of Directors
We are currently seeking additional board members. Learn more at the bottom of this page.
Mary Evelyn Bowling, Founder/President
Dr. Andy Attaway, Secretary
Dr. Attaway grew up in Dallas, and attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal music and a Master of Education in Secondary Supervision. He began his teaching career at Pine Tree High School where he taught choir and music theory. He spent two years as a full-time doctoral student at the University of Missouri, where he received a Doctorate of Education in Secondary School Administration. He spent the next thirty-two years working for Richardson ISD, where he served in various administrative positions at the high school, middle school, elementary school, and central office levels. The last seventeen years were spent at the elementary school level. He and his wife moved to Georgetown in 2009, and after the move, he taught masters and doctoral classes at Concordia University.
Lydia Hancock, Member
Lydia Hancock, a mother of three Goodwater Montessori students, wholeheartedly supports the school’s mission of fostering a lifelong love of learning and active community engagement through Montessori education. Drawing from her upbringing in an Amish community and her family’s experiences with disabilities, she is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes the well-being of all involved. Professionally, with an MBA, she leads quality affairs at a local high-tech medical device company, where she prioritizes technological development and mentors corporate leaders. Personally, she enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle and engaging in various handcrafts and activities with her sons.
Interested in serving on our board?
Serving on Goodwater’s board is one of the biggest ways that an individual can support the school’s mission.
Goodwater Montessori’s board is comprised of individuals who have strong professional backgrounds and who possess special knowledge or skills that can be leveraged to benefit the school. Being a board member is an unpaid volunteer position requiring at minimum, 12 hours per month of time commitment. Our board members do this because they care deeply about the school and the community around it.
If you are interested in serving, please review the following list of requirements before reaching out:
- A resident of Williamson County or an adjacent county.
- Willingness to accept the requirements of the office.
- Commitment to attend monthly Board meetings, assigned committee meetings, and relevant school events.
- Commitment to support and adhere to Goodwater Montessori School Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstration of a knowledge of the Montessori Method and to tuition-free Montessori education.
- Demonstration of the ability to participate productively in fundraising efforts, benefiting the school.
- Possesses unique expertise, social capital, or personal financial resources to materially support the school.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to boardcandidate@goodwatermontessori.org to submit yourself for consideration to join our board.