Board of Directors
We are currently seeking additional board members. Learn more at the bottom of this page.
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.
Kandace Ayala, Treasurer
Kandace Ayala is 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.
Kandace and her husband, Michael, have been residents of Georgetown for six years. Their daughter is a primary student at Goodwater. Kandace was one of the founding members of the Goodwater PTO and looks forward to serving the school strategically. When not working, she enjoys OrangeTheory, practicing yoga, and listening to podcasts while spending quality time with her loved ones. She looks forward to meeting you.
Mary Evelyn Bowling, Founder/President
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.