Board of Directors

Dr. Allen Brown, President

Dr. Brown is enjoying his 48th year in education (2022). He has taught at every level, from grade 6 to doctoral studies. He was a building leader and curriculum director before becoming a school superintendent for 17 years in four different districts. At the university level, Dr. Brown was a full-time professor for 10 years. He also served as Dean of the College of Education and Assistant Provost before retiring from full-time service in 2022. He is currently a Senior Adjunct at Concordia University, Texas. He and his wife Jane have 5 grown children. He enjoys all artistic pursuits and woodworking.

Lydia Hancock, Secretary

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.

Kandace Ayala, Treasurer

Meet Kandace Ayala, CMP  – a people-person who thrives on building a sense of community. She enjoys exploring uncharted territory and thinking outside the box. With 15 years of experience as a project and people manager, she can lead diverse teams in operations and strategic event management. Kandace is known for her excellent organizational and social skills, which come in handy when supporting her colleagues and clients. She has worked at a global event agency, managing projects for industry and association clients. Currently, Kandace is employed at a locally-owned woman-owned design studio.

Dr. Andy Attaway, Member

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.

Mary Evelyn Bowling, Founder/Member