PTAA Colorado Springs
STEAM-Focused Charter School K-8th
Shubham Pandey is an education leader with more than 15 years of experience in education, technology, and the business world. His education and entrepreneurial experience includes classroom curriculum, school technology, assessment, and policy implementation. His technology and business experience includes effective administration, implementation of new business concepts, budgetary and financial experience.
spandey@ptaa.orgVictoria White is a Practice Group Specialist with Ice Miller’s Municipal Finance Practice. She assists the practice with day-to-day operations and manages strategic relationships. She has served as Chief Operating Officer of the School Improvement Partnership, Vice President and junior banker at BB&T Capital Markets/BB&T Securities, and as a direct senior credit analyst for charter school investment bankers.
vwhite@ptaa.orgMansoureh Tehrani is driven by a passion for education and its ability to expand human potential and transform lives. With a background in information technology and public education, Tehrani has focused on integrating academic teaching with work-based learning experiences. She has created private/public partnerships that benefit both students and industry and has received numerous awards for her leadership in education innovation.
mtehrani@ptaa.orgJohn Turner has been a member of the PTAA School Board since its formation in 2020. With a background in the US Army as an Artilleryman and Space Operations Officer, Turner brings a practical application of STEM education to the board. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree and currently teaches Space Operations at the post-graduate level.
jturner@ptaa.orgSloan Gonzales is the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education and Outreach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. With over 15 years of experience in non-profits and higher education, Gonzales focuses on leadership development, community engagement, and DEI initiatives. She is committed to creating communities of collaboration and is a recipient of several leadership awards.
sgonzales@ptaa.org
PTAA Board Meetings are held virtually. The link is provided in the agenda and below for access.
2024-2025 Board Meeting CalendarUpcoming Meetings:
September 4, 2024, 5:00 p.m./Virtual Link October 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m./ Virtual Link December 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m./Virtual Link February 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m./Virtual Link April 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m./Virtual LinkPast Meeting Agenda & Minutes:
Note: Upcoming Board meeting agenda will be posted in front foyer of campus at 6464 Peterson Road, COS, CO 80923 and online at PTAA Colorado Springs Website on or before 72 hours of the stated board meeting.
If a member of the community would like to attend our open board meetings, and if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out within 36 hours of the meeting date. Open comment should be held to the topics on the agenda and will be no more than 2 minutes in length.
The board may call emergency meetings and will follow the same requirements of posting date/time on or before 72 hours of the meeting. Dates may be changed due to conflict but will also follow requirements of posting date/time.