Our Board of Directors

Andrea Lipinski is the vice president of training for the CiRCE Institute, where she also serves as a head mentor in their teacher training program, the Rocky Mountain Apprenticeship. She trains teachers and school leaders in the art of teaching through mimetic and socratic forms, which are patterned on the foundation of Christ as the model for teaching. She completed a master of arts in leadership, theology, and society from Regent College.  She is a co-author of A CiRCE Guide to Reading. 

Lea McBride

Lea McBride is a recently retired Nationally Certied School Psychologist with

43 years of experience in education. Her career includes roles as a school

psychologist, guidance counselor, and classroom teacher in diverse settings,

including public schools, 4 years in Norway with the Department of

Dependents Schools, and a Hebrew Day School.

Lea brings expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior. She is known

for her collaborative work with families, educators, and administrators to

support students’ academic, social, and emotional success while fostering

safe, supportive learning environments.