mortega@aeacs.org
Term Dates: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2025
Maria Ortega has more than two decades of experience in the field of Sponsored Research Administration.  She has extensive knowledge of the field of proposal preparation and review, including budget development and final editing of proposals.  Her background provides a significant contribution to the AEA Board of Trustees in the areas of institutional memory as well as her ability to review and consider the impact of budgetary decisions.

rvernonmoore@aeacs.org
Term Dates: October 11, 2022 – October 10, 2025
Richard Vernon Moore is a San Diego native and the son of Drs. Gene and Juel Moore. In 1994, Vernon earned his bachelors’ degree from UCLA. In 2014, Vernon earned his doctorate degree in educational leadership from SDSU. His research into the dynamic systems that surround education culminated with his dissertation, titled Bureaucratic Structures in Urban High Schools. In 2020, Vernon was named the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Equity and Support Services of the Sweetwater Union High School District. In this position, Vernon leads the district in all aspects of support to students, including student empowerment, mental health and innovative learning environments. Currently, Vernon is working to establish the Sweetwater District’s first High School/Middle College through a unique partnership with Southwestern Community College.

cbeesley@aeacs.org
Term Dates: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2025
Mr. Christopher Beesley earned his Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University in 2001.  He then completed his Juris Doctorate in 2004 at the University of San Diego.  Mr. Beesley serves as an appellate criminal prosecutor with the Office of the Attorney General.  In his work he has regularly argued cases in the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Mr. Beesley joined the Board of Trustees in 2009 and currently serves as Treasurer.  Because of his legal background and training, Mr. Beesley provides a measured analytical approach in understanding the challenges AEA faces.  He also seeks carefully to find solutions to those challenges as AEA continues to progress.  Mr. Beesley has been a long-time AEA parent, and consequently has a personally vested interest in ensuring that AEA continues to provide the best education possible for all students.

krebien@aeacs.org
Term Dates: April 18, 2023 – April 17, 2026
Dr. Rebien is Associate Professor of German and European Studies at San Diego State University, and she directs the German Program at SDSU. She earned M.A. degrees in Political Science and German from the University of Leipzig and a Ph.D. in German Studies from Stanford. Before coming to San Diego State, she taught at Princeton University. She feels passionate about supporting AEA’s international mission and enjoys bringing her professional experience in language education and cultural studies to the board. Dr. Rebien currently has two children at AEA.

cgauger@aeacs.org
Term Dates: October 11, 2022 – October 10, 2025
Christiana Gauger has lived in San Diego since 2003. She has a Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Windsor (Canada) and has experience in public administration and as an analyst. Since 2008, Christiana has worked for the City of San Diego in a variety of capacities, including as a budget analyst, legislative analyst, and most recently as the City’s Chief Compliance Officer. Christiana is a proud parent to two AEA students and is pleased to be able to use her experience in public administration in service to the AEA community. Pronouns: she/her.

fsingleton@aeacs.org
Term Dates: February 14, 2023 – February 13, 2028
Dr. Felicia Singleton has a deep commitment to dismantling inequitable structures preventing all learners from fully accessing their education. Dr. Singleton has served as an educator at the site, district, county, and higher education levels. Guided by the traditional greeting of the Maasai tribe, and how are the children, she is inspired to create conditions where centering belonging, care, safety, and protection for all children is the priority and responsibility of adults across systems, communities, and the greater society. Dr. Singleton, an educational leader with the San Diego County Office of Education holds degrees from San Diego State University, National University, and earned a Doctor of Education from the University of California, San Diego. Her research is anchored at the intersection of race, the lived experience, ecological systems theory, and restorative justice. Dr. Singleton has a close-knit village anchored in traditions established by her parents, Gloria Cooper and Abraham Singleton, Jr. She enjoys music, good food, and spending quality time with her partner Leon, four brilliant daughters, son-in-love, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family.

bhayes@aeacs.org
Term Dates: February 14, 2023 – February 13, 2028
Beverly Hayes has over forty years of experience in the field of education.  She earned her B.S. in Education from Ohio University and her M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University.  Her experience as a teacher, site administrator, and district administrator provide the background knowledge in education that will support her and enable her to participate responsibly as she serves on the AEA Board of Trustees.  As an educator, Beverly has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of all students and will bring that passion to the AEA community.  She has two grandchildren who attend AEA.