Governance

Board of Trustees & Accreditation

Park City Day School is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) by the State of Utah and governed by a Board of Trustees. The board is the guardian of the school’s mission. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is relevant and vital to the community it serves and to monitor the success of the school in its fulfillment. Read more about the Principles of Good Practice for an independent school board as defined by the NAIS.

In May of 2021, the board approved the following Three Tear Strategic Framework. Efforts to implement each of these pillars is ongoing.

First page of the PDF file: StrategicPlan

The Board of Trustees

Mike Augustine

Board Chair

University of Florida, M.S.

University of Florida, B.S.

Micheal Augustine is Founder and CEO of Alta Terra Real Estate where he is responsible for the company's vision, strategic partnerships, and investment decisions. He has 17 years of experience owning and managing various successful real estate investment and development companies, investing over $1.5B in multi-family and student housing projects. Michael obtained his B.S. in Finance in 2000, and his M.S. in Real Estate in 2005, both from the University of Florida. Michael’s knowledge and passion for Park City Day School, and desire to evolve the school both academically and from a community perspective, makes him well-positioned to be the next Park City Day School Board Chair.

Michael loves to spend time with his family, especially traveling to amazing destinations. He is also a health and wellness enthusiast, loves the outdoors, and craves extreme fitness. Michael believes in transparency, accountability, and takes great care with everything he does. Mike's children, Miles '22 and Violet (6th) have thrived at PCDS.

Suzanne McCooey

Trustee

Harvard University

SuzanneMcCooey is currently an independent consultant in profitability and strategic planning. Prior to moving to Park City in 2019, she was Partner and Chief Brand Strategist to a global digital marketing firm, Director of Vendor Relations for Saks Fifth Avenue and Director of Logistics for Coach Inc. She founded and operated her own businesses in Aspen, Co and Southampton, NY. Suzanne serves as Chair of the Development Committee

Melissa Nau, M.D.

Trustee

The Hotchkiss School

Georgetown University, B.A.

Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons, M.D.

Melissa Nau, M.D., is a psychiatrist and executive coach. Born and raised on the east coast, Melissa completed medical training in New York before heading west to San Francisco for residency, fellowship, and beyond. She worked at UCSF’s community hospital and Zuckerberg San Francisco General in various roles, including as medical director of Psychiatric Emergency Services, director of the High-Risk Obstetrics Psychiatry Service, and co-founder of a hospital-based startup, the Solid Start Initiative. Melissa’s clinical and programmatic work focuses on providing services to vulnerable women and families with young children. In her coaching business, Melissa works with CEOs and other high-level executives to help them realize their full potential and achieve their professional and personal goals. Melissa has received numerous leadership and teaching awards, has been published in multiple medical journals, and has extensive public-speaking experience.

Melissa relocated with her son, Finn (3rd), to Park City in 2018 to blend families with her husband, Jamie, and his son, Garrett. Together they have three boys (Tyler arrived in 2019) and enjoy all that Park City has to offer, especially skiing, mountain biking, and climbing. They have been grateful for the PCDS community's warmth, emphasis on “Strive for Five” values, and high-quality academics.

She serves as Chair of the Facilities Committee and is a member of the DEI Committee.

Savannah O'Connell

Trustee

Phillips Exeter Academy

University of the South, B.A.

Savannah runs Public Relations for a New York & San Francisco based creative agency that makes advertising for clients like Google, YouTube and Kayak. Prior to that she was VP of Partnerships for The Infatuation and Zagat. She was also the Director of Marketing & PR for pro snowboarder, Shaun White, for six years and ran marketing & PR strategy for NBC, the Olympics, Warner Brothers Records and brands like Target, GoPro, Burton, Stride Gum, and Vail Resorts. Formerly, she was a Sports Agent at Octagon, and helped grow the non-profit Protect Our Winters as their 2nd employee. In a past ski town life, Savannah was also the Director of Media & Public Relations for Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe.

Savannah is a mother of three: Lasher (8yrs), Calder (6 yrs), and Livingston (1 yr) and she serves as Chair of the Marketing Committee.

Melissa Stock

Trustee

James Madison University, B.A.

George Washington University, M.B.A.

Melissa Stock served as the Senior Financial Officer of Bancroft Global Development for fourteen years. She supervised accountancy, investment management, and financial reporting across the organization. For twelve years, she played a central leadership role as strategic partner and advisor to Bancroft’s President and then served as President herself for two years. Presently, Melissa serves a variety of local and international nonprofits through leadership in board positions and participation on committees, with a focus on grant writing and executive coaching. Melissa’s interests include wildlife conservation using artificial intelligence, children’s health and nutrition education, and empowering vulnerable populations.

Melissa is the mother of Michael (2nd) and Alice (4th) and she serves as the Chair of the Governance Committee.

Craig Zogby

Trustee

Northeastern University, B.S.

Craig Zogby is Co-Managing Partner of Alta Terra Real Estate, a real estate development and investment company operating in markets across the country. Prior to Alta Terra, he focused on managing teams that were investing in real estate and real estate development. The majority of that time was spent leading the residential investment efforts at Kayne Anderson Real Estate where he invested over $5B across more than a hundred individual properties. Craig's
professional life has been focused on identifying, creating, and executing on opportunities for investment and organizational growth.

Craig has a BS in Finance from Northeastern University. He lives in Park City with his wife and two children. He and his family love to ski, hike, and generally enjoy anything outdoors. Craig
and his wife are committed to being a part of their community and look to have a positive impact on their friends; and neighbors; lives in any way they can. The vast potential and opportunity in front of PCDS make his position as Trustee one that he is most excited for.

Trustees Emeriti

David Anderson

Founding Trustee Emeritus

Brigham Young University, B.A.

Harvard University, M.B.A.

David L. Anderson retired from investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston in 2004. He is a private investor and occasionally consults with companies and investors regarding major investments, divestitures, acquisitions, spin-offs and recapitalizations. He has also helped several local non-profits restructure their finances and fund important capital projects. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, where he is also Senior Advisor and Finance Professional in Residence. At DESB he works with the Dean and many of the Program Directors on corporate relations, strategy , curriculum, and student mentoring. He has served on several public and private corporate boards and a variety of non-profit boards. His daughter, Paige is a successful PCDS alumna.

Kristi Cumming

Founding Board Chair Emerita

University of Utah, B.A.

Kristi Cumming has been successful in founding and running local businesses including Primo’s Espresso and Copper Moose Farm. Kristi brings with her a long history of board experience including Athlete Rep., US Skiing Board of Directors, Deseret Foundation, Rowmark Advisory Board, Planned Parenthood Action Council, Alf Engen Ski Museum Board, University Hospital Foundation Board, and currently serves as chair of the Park City Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. As a member of the U.S Ski Team from 1984 – 1994, Kristi was on the World Championship Team in 1989 and 1992, and earned three U.S. National Championship titles. She earned a BA in Business Administration from the University of Utah.

Kristi and her family love living in Park City for all it has to offer. They enjoy skiing and all outdoor sports. Kristi's daughters, Quinn and Carina are successful PCDS alumnae.

Accreditations

Park City Day School is proud to be an accredited member of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). We are also a member of the RoundSquare international consortium of schools. The school's affiliation with NWAIS and NAIS allows PCDS to benchmark its program and processes against other outstanding independent schools around the Northwest and the country, and to take full advantage of professional development opportunities. In addition, our membership RoundSquare, allows for international experiences and development opportunities for both our students and faculty.

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Governance

Board of Trustees & Accreditation

The Board of Trustees

Mike Augustine

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Suzanne McCooey

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Melissa Nau, M.D.

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Savannah O'Connell

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Melissa Stock

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Craig Zogby

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Trustees Emeriti

David Anderson

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Kristi Cumming

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Accreditations

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